Barcode Printer MB200 User’s Guide PN9001122
Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the SATO MB200 barcode printer. This manual helps first time users understand the basics of the printer in a short period of time. To get the most out of the functions of the printer, please read this manual carefully. Warning! 1. 2. 3. This manual may not be reproduced whole or in part without prior consent from SATO. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Features of MB200 With a compact and lightweight body and high performance, this printer prints barcodes clearly on various types of thermal paper. • Excellent Printing Performance Not only does this printer print barcodes clearly, but it can also enlarge and print various types of fonts in a free layout. • Durable and Easy to Use This printer is also superb in durability, as it has been designed specifically for printing barcodes.
Reference Maintenance Trouble Shooting Operation Preparation Table of Contents 1. Safety Precautions .......................................................5 Markings and Symbols............................................. 5 Precautions in Use..................................................13 2. Unpacking ..................................................................14 3. Part Names ................................................................15 Name and Function of Operating Parts ..........
1. Safety Precautions Markings and Symbols The following symbols or markings are used in this User’s Guide and on the printer so that you can properly use the printer, and to prevent any damage to property, harm or injury to yourself and others. Make sure to read their explanations carefully to familiarize yourself with their meanings. Warning Caution PN9001122 This symbol indicates information that, if ignored or applied incorrectly, creates the danger of death or serious personal injury.
Symbol example The triangle ( ) indicates something you should take absolute care when doing. The cautions are indicated within the symbol. The symbol on the left indicates caution with electric shock. 1 Safety Precautions A diagonal line within a circle ( ) indicates something you should not do. The symbol on the left indicates you should not try to take the unit apart. A black circle ( ) indicates something you need to do. The symbol on the left indicates you should unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
Warning! Do not place any containers with water or chemicals, such as flower vases or cups, as well as small metallic objects near the printer. If any of these should fall into the printer, immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest dealer or service center. Continued use creates the danger of fire or electrical shock. Foreign Matter Do not drop or insert metallic or flammable objects into the openings on the printer (such as outlets for cables).
Warning! 1 Abnormal Conditions Safety Precautions Continued use of the printer while it is emitting smoke or a strange odor, creates the danger of fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest dealer or service center for repairs. Do not try to service the printer by yourself. Disassembly Never try to take the unit apart or modify it in any way. Doing so creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
Warning! • Use only the specified voltage. Using a different voltage may create the danger of fire or electrical shock. • Never use the battery charger with any other battery pack except for the specified one. Doing so can rupture the battery, cause leakage, fire or electrical shock. • Never cut, damage or modify the power cord. Also, never place heavy objects on, set fire to or pull the power cord, as it can damage the cord and create the danger of fire or electrical shock.
Caution! 1 Location Safety Precautions Do not locate the printer in areas subjected to high humidity or condensation. If condensation forms inside the printer, immediately turn off the power and do not use it until it has dried out. Continued use creates the danger of electrical shock. Power Never operate the power switch, replace the battery pack or unplug the AC adapter or battery charger with wet hands. Doing so creates the danger of electrical shock.
Caution! • The thermal head gets very hot after printing. Take care when replacing labels after printed and when cleaning to avoid burn. • Touching the edge of the thermal head with bare hands may cause injury. Take care when replacing labels or cleaning to avoid injury. • Do not try to replace the thermal head by yourself. Doing so creates the danger of injury, burns or electric shock. Easy Cutter This part contains a blade. Take care to avoid cutting your hands.
Caution! 1 Replacing the Battery Pack Safety Precautions • Use only the specified battery pack. • When replacing the battery pack, make sure to install the pack with the poles (+) and (–) facing the correct direction. Incorrectly replacing the battery can rupture the battery and create the danger of injury or damage to surrounding areas due to leakage. • When disposing of old battery packs, make sure to contact your nearest dealer or service center.
Precautions in Use Do not drop the printer or subject it to impact or vibrations. The printer can handle normal vibrations when being transported. However, care should be taken so that the printer is not subjected to strong vibration or impact of falling. Never disassemble or modify the printer. Do not open the printer by yourself as the components inside the printer are of high precision and have been finely adjusted. Use only the specified cable to connect to the external input terminal.
2. Unpacking 2 Unpacking After opening the box, make sure that all the printer’s accessories are included. If there are any accessories missing, contact your nearest dealer or service center. Warranty Certificate User’s Guide Printer Battery pack * The shape of the protector pads to hold the printer in place may differ from the picture shown.
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Label guide (Left) Label width scale 3 Part Names Label guide (Right) Status indicator (LED) Print key Feed key Battery cover IrDA filter IrDA angle lever * See “Reference” on page 41 for other optional parts.
Name and Function of Operating Parts PN9001122 Belt hook: Attaches the shoulder belt when hanging the printer on a belt. * Do not hang the printer on to anything else but a belt. Label guide: Adjust this to the label size being used. Label ejection: The printed label comes out here. Label width scale: Scale for measuring the width of the label being used. DC input jack: For connection of the AC adapter. DC input jack cap: Covers the DC input jack.
4. Before Starting 4 Charging the Battery Pack Before Starting Place the battery pack on the battery charger (optional) to charge it. (1) Plug one end of the power cord into the battery charger and the other end into the wall outlet. (2) Place the battery pack on the battery charger and slide it in the direction of the arrow. When the battery pack starts charging, the CHARGE indicator lights up in orange. When the battery pack is fully charged, the indicator turns off. (Fully charged).
Charging Time The duration of the battery pack from empty until fully charged is about 2.5 hours. Battery pack charge confirmation mark When the battery pack is removed from the printer, the charge confirmation mark on the back of the battery pack is blank. When attaching the battery pack on the charger once and then removing it, a green black box () appears on the back of the pack. By looking at the confirmation mark, you can check if the battery is charged or not.
Installing and removing the Battery Pack 4 Before Starting * Remove the Protection case. (1) Place your finger on the battery cover ribbed area, and slide it as far as it will move in the direction of the arrow. (2) After releasing the battery cover lock, open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. (3) Insert the battery pack. After that, take the above procedure in reverse order to close the battery cover.
(4) When removing the battery, place your finger into the notch on the battery and pull the battery out. Before Starting 4 * Make sure to turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery. When the power is turned off, the status indicator lights up in green. Do not remove the battery while the indicator lights up. After making sure that the status indicator is off, you may then remove the battery.
Using the AC Adapter 4 Before Starting Plug the specified AC Adapter (optional) into the printer. (1) Take off the DC input jack AC adapter cap, and plug the AC adapter into the DC input jack. DC output Jack (2) Plug the AC adapter into the outlet. DC input jack cap DC input jack * Always turn off the printer when unplugging the AC adapter or DC output jack, or when cutting off the power source. When turning off the printer, the status indicator lights up in green.
Loading Labels The method of loading labels may vary depending on the print mode. Labels Journal Roll * Remove the Protection case. (1) Place your fingers on the open cover ribbed area, and slide the cover Open/Close lever in the direction of the arrow. * Slide the Open/Close lever until the mark on the lever is covered. Open cover Cover Open/ Close lever (2) When the open cover pops open, fully open the cover in the direction of the arrow.
4 Before Starting (3) Place the label roll on the spindle on the open cover side. * When inserting the label roll, make sure to press down the label core to prevent the labels from raveling out. * When removing remaining labels, insert your finger in the label core and remove the label with the core to prevent the labels from raveling out. (4) After removing the leading tape on the roll, take the leading edge of the first label of the roll and pull it out from the label ejection via the platen roller.
Dispense mode Labels Non-dispensed label First perform steps 1 through 5 on pages 23 and 24 (Continuous mode) (1) Pick the Dispense/Continuous switch lever from both sides, and slide the Dispense unit to the direction of the arrow. * Leave more than 30mm of the label out for the Dispense mode. * Slide the Dispenser unit until it is set in place. * Always set the Dispenser unit back to the Continuous mode when opening/closing the cover.
Changing Roll Width 4 Before Starting (1) Check the width of the roll. Set the label guide scale to the width of the label, and slide until it overlaps. (2) Roll the label guide clockwise and secure it in position. When rolling, hold the place on the label guide indicated in the illustration nearby. Label guide scale Label guide * Perform steps 1 and 2 when changing rolls.
5. Turning the Power on and off After preparations, turn on the power. (1) Slide the power switch to ON, and the status indicator lights up in green. Turning the Power on and off 5 (2) Slide the power switch to OFF and the status indicator goes off.
6. Starting the Printer 6 There are two modes for printing: the Continuous mode and the Dispense mode. Test printing and On-line printing can be done on both modes.
Procedures for Online Operation Normal Printing Mode 6 Starting the Printer Power ON Power On-line Print key Print key Off-line Feed key Label Feeder The status indicator during the Normal Printing mode is as shown on the table below Action Status (LED) Normal Printing Mode On (Green) On-line On (Green) Off-line Off PN9001122 Page 29
Test Printing Mode (Feed key + Power ON) Power ON 6 Feed key + Power Starting the Printer Start test printing Feed key Test Printing Feed key Feed key Suspension The status indicator during the Test Printing mode is as shown on the table below Action Starting Test Print Mode Test Print Mode Test Print Mode (printing) Suspension PN9001122 Status (LED) ON (Orange) Blinking (Green) On (Green) Off Page 30
On-line Operation Put on the interface protector (optional) Interface Protector Protector Cover Screw B Holes for the connector Interface Connector Interface Cable Screw A * When using the interface cable, use the specified cables and interface protector. 1. 2. 3. Take off the interface connector cover. Peel off the tape seal on the interface protector, and secure on to the two holes for the interface connector. Plug the interface cable into the connector.
6 Starting the Printer 4. 5. 6. * 7. * Set the interface cable. Tighten screw A. Fit the protector cover as indicated. When the cable is thin, place the jut the other way around. Tighten screw B. Be sure to secure the interface cable from touching the battery cover when opening it. Interface cable Battery cover Setting up the DIP switch * The DIP switch is visible when opening the cover.
Settings for the DIP Switch DIP Switch (DSW1) 1-1 1-2 1-3 Interface Setup 1-2 1-3 Action Mode 1-1 OFF OFF OFF RS-232C ON OFF OFF TTL OFF ON OFF IrDA transmission ON ON OFF Weak radio transmission (optional) OFF OFF ON RS-232C,IrDA transmission ON OFF ON TTL, IrDA transmission OFF ON ON RS-232C, Weak radio transmission (optional) ON ON ON TTL, Weak radio transmission (optional) 1-4 Unavailable for use 1-5 Head Check OFF : Head check is not in effect. ON : Head check is in effect.
DIP Switch 2 (DSW2) 6 Switch Function No. 2-1 Use when specifying printer ID number. Starting the Printer 2-2 2-3 * Unless directed otherwise, do not change the setup. * Command specification is available for printer ID number. Initial Factory Default Setting DSW2-1 OFF DSW2-2 OFF DSW2-3 OFF 2-4 DSW2-4 OFF 2-5 DSW2-5 OFF 2-6 DSW2-6 OFF 2-7 DSW2-7 OFF 2-8 Unavailable for use DSW2-8 OFF • Make sure the power is turned off before setting up the DIP Switch.
IrDA Adjustment Lever IrDA filter * Check the set position by where the IrDA adjustment lever is facing. PN9001122 Page 35 6 Starting the Printer By adjusting the angle of the lever, the angle of the IrDA receiving element can be changed. (1) Use the rib of the lever to adjust the setting.
6 Starting the Printer • The IrDA allowable distance is 15 to 20 cms at the maximum. * Varies from the environment where printer is used. Under direct sunlight or strong lighting, it may not be possible to make IrDA transmittal. Should this happen, cover the IrDA filter to interrupt the light, or bring the IrDA filters to contact together.
Test Printing Mode (1) Press the power switch to ON while pressing the Feed key to turn to the Test mode. To start test printing, press the Feed key again. Feed key (2) Check the following after the test printing: * Is the thermal head off or in place ? * Is the printing in good condition ? During test printing, the full battery is indicated as . When the indicator shows , recharge the battery. * Contact your nearest dealer or Customer Service Center for any problems.
7. Trouble Shooting 7 The status of the printer is indicated on the status indicator. Abnormalities of the status is indicated as below. To solve the problems, follow the directions in the table. Trouble Shooting Status (LED) Mode Details Orange All modes Low battery Red / orange (blinking) On-line Buffer over After turning on the power On-line 1. Program error 2.
Cause Solution Battery isn’t full Recharge the batteries 1.Received data over the buffer quota. 1.Adjust the data amount at the host side so that it won’t exceed the buffering quota. 2.Match the protocol 2.The protocol between the printer and host doesn't match FLASH ROM reading/writing error 1.Replace the FLASH ROM * 2.Download the program again * The head is broken Replace the head * 1.Cover isn't locked 2.Cover micro switch is not working properly 1.Lock the cover 2.
8. Daily Maintenance 8 After pressing the power key to turn the printer off and removing the battery pack, follow the directions below. Daily Maintenance Cleaning the Thermal Head (1) Open the cover by sliding the cover open/close lever. (2) Wipe clean with cloth and alcohol. * Do not use thinners, benzene, or kerosene. Cleaning the Platen/Dispense Rollers (1) Open the cover by sliding the cover open/close lever. (2) Wipe clean with cloth and alcohol. * Do not use thinners, benzene, or kerosene.
9. Reference 9 Reference Options User options Battery pack (one included) To use as back up. Battery charger To recharge battery pack. AC adapter for printer Use the adapter to supply power from a household electrical outlet (115VAC). Connect the DC output jack of the adapter to the printer. Caution PN9001122 • Always use the specified adapter. • Always hold the printer when pulling out or plugging in the jack. • Be careful not to damage the cords. • Store away unplugged if not used.
Shock absorbing / Splash-proof case (with shoulder belt) Makes carrying the printer easy. 9 RS232C cable Connects the printer to computers and handy terminals. Reference Interface protector Protects the RS-232C plug from shock and pressure when carrying. Factory Installed Options Short range radio unit To use when communicating with specified handheld terminal. Core-less Labels To print on label rolls without the core.
Non-separated Labels Use to print on labels without the adhesive. (2) Follow step 1 of the directions on the Dispense mode on page 25. (3) Pick up the corner of the sheet and pull upward. The label will cut along the perforated line. * Number of sheets that can be printed on this function will differ from the Continuous / Dispense mode. * Should the Non-separated label tear other than at the perforated lines, and the printing is improper, perform the procedures on page 44.
9 When the next printing is not performed (1) Press the Print key while on-line, and turn the printer off-line Reference (2) Press the Feed key and forward the sheet. (3) When the sheet stops, cut along the perforated line. Print key Feed key (4) Press the Print key and go back to on-line status.
Ordering Repairs PN9001122 Page 45 9 Reference • Always attach to the printer a sample of the defective print and note the functional problem before sending it out when requesting for repairs. • After repairs have been made, you may be asked to recover the format of the printer by yourself.
Basic Specifications 9 Reference Items Printing System Head Density Maximum Printing Size Printing Speed Size and Weight Power (Battery) Details Thermal 8 Heads/mm Width 48mm X Pitch 156mm Max. 62.5mm/sec. (may vary from environment and printing rate) Printer : W94mm X D 120mm X H 64mm (excluding the belt clip) Weighs under 430g (with battery and without the protector) Packet type (Lithium ion battery); 1500mAh (DC7.
Barcode Two Dimension Code Function key Indicator Noise Gauge Protection Function Impermeability Environment Conditions (including battery) Option PN9001122 Details X1–6 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° Sato standard font : X21, X22, X23, Kanji 16 X 16, 22 X 22, 24 X 24 Kaku Gothic (JIIS First/ Second standard) JAN8/13, UPC-E/UPC-A, Codabar, CODE39, CODE 93, CODE128, INTERLEAVED 2 of 5, Customer Bar Code Vertical Barcodes: “X” dimension over 2 dots Horizontal Barcodes : “X” dimension over 3 dots PDF 417, QR code Pr
Service 9 Reference To ensure that our products are used at their best, we provide repair and maintenance services through a network of authorized SATO Service Centers or factory direct. Please contact SATO Technical Support via the following for instructions on returning units for repair. Email: techsupport@satoamerica.
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