SATO MB200/201i Service Manual

Operator ManualFor printer model: MB200iwww.satoamerica.comPN: 9001144CRead this Operator Manual before and during usage o

Unit 1: Technical DataPage 1-6 MB200i Operator ManualLABEL PRINTING MODESContinuous PrintingDispenser PrintingJournal Printing (no sensing)Linerless P

Unit 1: Technical DataMB200i Operator Manual Page 1-7HARDWARE AND RELATEDSwitches POWER, PRINT, FEED buttons, DIP switchesIndicators STATUS LED: One (

Unit 1: Technical DataPage 1-8 MB200i Operator ManualEnvironment (RoHS) < 0.1% of Hexavalent chromium compounds, lead and its compounds, mercury an

Unit 1: Technical DataMB200i Operator Manual Page 1-9OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESThe MB200i direct thermal printer is supported by a wide range of accessories

Unit 1: Technical DataPage 1-10 MB200i Operator ManualFigure 1-3, Single slot battery chargerSingle-slot Battery Charger—use this to charge a battery

Unit 1: Technical DataMB200i Operator Manual Page 1-11PORTABILITY ENHANCEMENTSFigure 1-5, Belt HolderBelt Hook and Belt Holder—allows users to attach

Unit 1: Technical DataPage 1-12 MB200i Operator ManualFigure 1-8, Preparing the Shoulder StrapShoulder Strap—allows users to hang the printer from the

Unit 1: Technical DataMB200i Operator Manual Page 1-13Figure 1-10, Holster-waist caseHolster-waist case — a protective case that hangs from the waist

Unit 1: Technical DataPage 1-14 MB200i Operator Manual

Unit 2: OverviewMB200i Operator Manual Page 2-1OVERVIEW• Overview

PN: 9001144CSATO America, Inc.10350A Nations Ford RoadCharlotte, NC 28273Main Phone: (704) 644.1650Technical Support: (704) 644.1660Technical Support

Unit 2: OverviewPage 2-2 MB200i Operator ManualOVERVIEWThis manual is laid out consistent with the product discussed and provides all of the informati

Unit 2: OverviewMB200i Operator Manual Page 2-3electricity or radio interference is present, may shorten the communication distance, or evendisable co

Unit 2: OverviewPage 2-4 MB200i Operator ManualUSAGE SAFETY• Do not place the printer in a hot or cold placeThe operation temperature range is -15°C t

Unit 2: OverviewMB200i Operator Manual Page 2-5Foreign MatterDo not drop or insert metallic or flammable objects into theopenings on the printer (such

Unit 2: OverviewPage 2-6 MB200i Operator ManualUSAGE PRECAUTIONSTable 2-3, Usage PrecautionsLocationDo not locate the printer in areas with high humid

Unit 3: SetupMB200i Operator Manual Page 3-1SETUP•Setup

Unit 3: SetupPage 3-2 MB200i Operator ManualSETUPUNPACKING THE PRINTERFigure 3-1, Unpacking the printerNOTES:If any component shown here is missing, c

Unit 3: SetupMB200i Operator Manual Page 3-3PART NAMESFigure 3-2, Parts IdentificationNOTES:The MB200i has an option to install a set of rubber boots

Unit 3: SetupPage 3-4 MB200i Operator ManualFigure 3-3, Specific Parts Identification*1Operation panel with LCD is built in the wireless LAN interface

Unit 3: SetupMB200i Operator Manual Page 3-5FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTSRS-232C connectorAllows connection to a computer or handy terminalLabel guide Se

MB200i Operator ManualTable of ContentsTechnical Data ...1 - 1Basic S

Unit 3: SetupPage 3-6 MB200i Operator ManualCHARGING THE BATTERY PACK WITH A CHARGERIf you purchase the optional battery charger, you can use it to ch

Unit 3: SetupMB200i Operator Manual Page 3-7CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK WITH THE PRINTERIf you purchased the optional AC adapter or your printer comes w

Unit 3: SetupPage 3-8 MB200i Operator ManualUSING THE BATTERY PACKTurn the printer off before removing or replacing the battery.INSERTIONFigure 3-6, U

Unit 3: SetupMB200i Operator Manual Page 3-9REMOVALFigure 3-8, Removing the Battery PackNOTES:Remove the battery pack only when the STATUS LED is OFF.

Unit 3: SetupPage 3-10 MB200i Operator ManualUSING THE OPTIONAL AC ADAPTER FOR POWERIf you purchased the optional AC adapter or your printer comes wit

Unit 3: SetupMB200i Operator Manual Page 3-11LOADING THE LABEL ROLL (CONTINUOUS MODE)The method of installing label media varies with your choice of t

Unit 3: SetupPage 3-12 MB200i Operator ManualFigure 3-13, Adjusting Label Guide Dial3. Lift up the label guide adjust dial cover and turn the dial ti

Unit 3: SetupMB200i Operator Manual Page 3-13Figure 3-15, Closing the Cover5. Close the cover after confirming that the leading edge of the label is

Unit 3: SetupPage 3-14 MB200i Operator ManualFigure 3-18, Peeling the First Label on Top of Roll2. Peel the first label on the top of the label. This

Unit 3: SetupMB200i Operator Manual Page 3-15Figure 3-21, Ensuring Label Roll Rotates 5. Adjust the label guides by hand to ensure that the label roll

MB200i Operator ManualFont Download Mode...

Unit 3: SetupPage 3-16 MB200i Operator ManualFigure 3-23, Sliding Tear-off Bar 8. With the printer’s operations panel facing you, hold it with two

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationMB200i Operator Manual Page 4-1OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION• Operation and Configuration

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationPage 4-2 MB200i Operator ManualOPERATION AND CONFIGURATIONTURNING THE PRINTER ON OR OFFAfter setting up the printer

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationMB200i Operator Manual Page 4-3SETTING THE DIP SWITCHESFigure 4-3, Location of DIP Switch Cover1. See DSW switch co

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationPage 4-4 MB200i Operator ManualPERFORMING A TEST PRINTUsers can perform test prints to evaluate the print quality a

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationMB200i Operator Manual Page 4-5 Figure 4-7, Printing a Test Print3. Press the POWER button while pressing and holdi

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationPage 4-6 MB200i Operator ManualPRINTING VIA THE RS-232C INTERFACEUse the following procedure to print by connecting

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationMB200i Operator Manual Page 4-7INPUT AND OUTPUT SIGNALSPRINTING VIA THE IRDA INTERFACEUse the following procedure t

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationPage 4-8 MB200i Operator ManualNOTES:• IrDA utilizes 3-wire cooked method of transporting data.• IrDA communication

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationMB200i Operator Manual Page 4-92. Synchronize Bluetooth settingsAfter setting the DIP-switches, the next step is to

Unit 1: Technical DataMB200i Operator Manual Page 1-1TECHNICAL DATA• Basic Specifications

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationPage 4-10 MB200i Operator ManualOPTIONAL LCD SCREENThe Wireless LAN version of the printer is factory-fitted with a

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationMB200i Operator Manual Page 4-11PRINTER CONFIGURATIONThe keys of the operator panel and DIP switches are used eithe

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationPage 4-12 MB200i Operator ManualIRDA QUICK REFERENCE TABLEDESCRIPTION DIP SWITCHES COVER PRINT KEY FEED KEYNormal M

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationMB200i Operator Manual Page 4-13CONFIGURATION MODESThis chapter provides an overview of the various configuration m

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationPage 4-14 MB200i Operator ManualLABEL SENSOR SELECTIONThis function allows for the determination of the sensor to b

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationMB200i Operator Manual Page 4-15DISPENSE MODEThis feature allows for the determination of the method of dispense. A

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationPage 4-16 MB200i Operator ManualDOWNLOAD MODEThis download feature allows the operator to download print jobs to th

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationMB200i Operator Manual Page 4-17The block number starts from 1, and when counting to 255, the number goes back to 0

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationPage 4-18 MB200i Operator ManualFONT DOWNLOAD MODEA flash ROM is used to internally store and delete font data and

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationMB200i Operator Manual Page 4-19DOWNLOAD FONT REGISTRATIONSTATUS DESCRIPTION ACSII HEX TRANSFERNot Already Stored A

Unit 1: Technical DataPage 1-2 MB200i Operator ManualBASIC SPECIFICATIONSAll technical data deemed pertinent has been tabulated below for quick refere

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationPage 4-20 MB200i Operator ManualONLINE COMMAND MODEThis function allows the selection of receiving command by using

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationMB200i Operator Manual Page 4-21CRC (CYCLIC REDUNDANCY CHECK) MODEAllows the operator to enable or disable the Cycl

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationPage 4-22 MB200i Operator ManualSLEEP & AUTO-OFF MODEThis mode is a non-interactive mode that is provided to ex

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationMB200i Operator Manual Page 4-23PRINTING PROCEDUREAfter the proper setup and basic configuration procedures, you ar

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationPage 4-24 MB200i Operator ManualADJUSTING PRINTING FOR LINERLESS LABELSWhen printing on a continuous label roll (li

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationMB200i Operator Manual Page 4-25CHOOSING THE LABEL DISPENSING MODE You can choose to dispense labels in Continuous

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationPage 4-26 MB200i Operator ManualTo switch between Auto or Manual Print for the Dispense Mode, set the DIP switches

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationMB200i Operator Manual Page 4-27NORMAL MODE Note: The Battery indicator (all models except WLAN model) remains lit

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationPage 4-28 MB200i Operator ManualFigure 4-23, Sample Test PrintTable 4-3, STATUS LED behavior in Test Print ModeOper

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationMB200i Operator Manual Page 4-29HEAD CHECK SETTING MODEHead checking can be applied to one of two areas: the normal

Unit 1: Technical DataMB200i Operator Manual Page 1-3PRINTType Direct Thermal OnlySpeed 4 Inches Per Second (103mm/s) in normal mode3 Inches Per Secon

Unit 4: Operation and ConfigurationPage 4-30 MB200i Operator ManualOFFSET CONFIGURATION VIA PROGRAMMINGThe following offset adjustments for the MB200i

Unit 5: Operating ModesMB200i Operator Manual Page 5-1OPERATING MODES• Operating Modes

Unit 5: Operating ModesPage 5-2 MB200i Operator ManualOPERATING MODESENABLING AND DISABLING SPECIAL FUNCTIONSThrough a combination of DIP switch setti

Unit 5: Operating ModesMB200i Operator Manual Page 5-3NOTES: A small label may produce a large amount of data when printing a Hex Dump.When the onboar

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Unit 6: Cleaning and MaintenanceMB200i Operator Manual Page 6-1CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE• Cleaning and Maintenance

Unit 6: Cleaning and MaintenancePage 6-2 MB200i Operator ManualCLEANING AND MAINTENANCEBy cleaning and maintaining the printer regularly, you will pro

Unit 6: Cleaning and MaintenanceMB200i Operator Manual Page 6-3CLEANING THE PLATEN AND DISPENSER ROLLERUsers can perform test prints to evaluate the p

Unit 6: Cleaning and MaintenancePage 6-4 MB200i Operator ManualFigure 6-5, Cleaning the Dispenser Roller2. Wipe off any dirt using isopropyl alcohol.N

Unit 7: TroubleshootingMB200i Operator Manual -TROUBLESHOOTING• Troubleshooting

Unit 1: Technical DataPage 1-4 MB200i Operator ManualPROCESSINGCPU 32 Bit RISCFlash ROM 4 MegabyteRAM 256 KilobytePRINTING LANGUAGESATO Barcode Printe

Unit 7: TroubleshootingPage 7-2 MB200i Operator ManualTROUBLESHOOTINGWhen you experience any problems operating the printer, refer to the following ta

Unit 7: TroubleshootingMB200i Operator Manual -ERROR INDICATORSTable 7-2, Error IndicatorsSTATUS LED MODE DESCRIPTION CAUSE REMEDYLight (red) All mode

Unit 7: TroubleshootingPage 7-4 MB200i Operator Manual* Contact your nearest dealer or SATO representative for supportWARNING: Never connect or discon

Unit 7: TroubleshootingMB200i Operator Manual -LCD ERROR MESSAGES (WLAN MODEL ONLY)Table 7-3, LCD Error Messages (WLAN model only)STATUS (LED) DESCRIP

Unit 7: TroubleshootingPage 7-6 MB200i Operator Manual(*1) Electric field strength for wireless LAN is not displayed.(*2) Electric field strength for

Unit 8: Sato ContactsMB200i Operator Manual Page 8-1SATO CONTACTS• SATO Group of Companies

Unit 8: Sato ContactsPage 8-2 MB200i Operator ManualSATO GROUP OF COMPANIES• Extensive contact information of worldwide SATO operations can be found o

Unit 1: Technical DataMB200i Operator Manual Page 1-5Dispenser sensor FixedSENSING