SATO M-10e User Manual
M-10e Quick Guide
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Operation Panel
LCD Display
2 Lines x 16 Character display
POWER LED
Illuminated when power is applied
ERROR LEDs
Illuminated when errors occur
ON-LINE LED
Illuminated when printer is On-Line
LINE Key
Switches the printer On-Line or Off-Line. It can also be
used as a Pause function key to stop label during the
printing process. Also used as an UP cursor control
used as a Pause function key to stop label during the
printing process. Also used as an UP cursor control
FEED Key
To feed 1 blank label. When On-Line, the printer will print
another copy of the last label. Also used as a DOWN
cursor control
another copy of the last label. Also used as a DOWN
cursor control
RIGHT CURSOR >>
To move the cursor to the right
LEFT CURSOR <<
To move the cursor to the left
ENTER Selects
setting
DIP Switch Panel
The DIP Switch Panel is located inside the cover and contains two 8-position DIP
switches and four adjustment potentiometers.
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Printer DIP Switch Configuration
There are two DIP switches (DSW2 & DSW3) located on the left side of the printer
under a flip-up cover. Raise the Top Cover for access to these switches. In addition,
a third DIP switch is located on the RS232C Serial Adapter card and is used to set the
RS232C transmit/receive parameters. These switches can be used to set:
8. Thermal Transfer of Direct Thermal Mode
9. Label Sensor Enable / Disable
10. Head Check Mode
11. Hex Dump Mode
12. Single Job or Multi-Job Receive Buffer
13. Operation Mode
9. Label Sensor Enable / Disable
10. Head Check Mode
11. Hex Dump Mode
12. Single Job or Multi-Job Receive Buffer
13. Operation Mode
Each switch is an eight section toggle switch. The ON position is always to the left.
To set the switches, first power the unit Off, then position the DIP switches. Finally,
after placing the switches in the desired positions, power the printer back On. The
switch settings are read by the printer electronics during the power up sequence. They
will not become effective until the power is cycled.
RS232 Transmit/Receive Setting
Data Bit Selection (DSW1-1) - This switch sets the printer to receive either 7 or 8 bit
data bits for each byte transmitted.
Parity Selection (DSW1-2, DSW1-3) – These switches select the type of parity used
for error detection.
Stop Bit Selection (DSW1-4) – Selects the number of stop bits to end each byte
transmission.
Baud Rate Selection (DSW1-5, DSW1-6) – Selects the data rate (bps) for the RS232
port.
Protocol Selection (DSW1-7, DSW1-8) – Selects the flow control and status
reporting protocols.
Printer Set Up
Print Mode Selection (DSW2-1) – Selects between direct thermal printing on
thermally sensitive paper and thermal transfer printing using a ribbon.
Sensor Type Selection (DSW2-2) – Selects between the use of a label gap or a
reflective Eye-Mark detector
Data Bit Selection (DSW1-1) - This switch sets the printer to receive either 7 or 8 bit
data bits for each byte transmitted.
Parity Selection (DSW1-2, DSW1-3) – These switches select the type of parity used
for error detection.
Stop Bit Selection (DSW1-4) – Selects the number of stop bits to end each byte
transmission.
Baud Rate Selection (DSW1-5, DSW1-6) – Selects the data rate (bps) for the RS232
port.
Protocol Selection (DSW1-7, DSW1-8) – Selects the flow control and status
reporting protocols.
Printer Set Up
Print Mode Selection (DSW2-1) – Selects between direct thermal printing on
thermally sensitive paper and thermal transfer printing using a ribbon.
Sensor Type Selection (DSW2-2) – Selects between the use of a label gap or a
reflective Eye-Mark detector