SATO MB410i ユーザーガイド

Unit 4: Operation and Configuration

MB400i/MB410i Operator Manual

PN 9001190C

Page 4-19

A flash ROM is used to internally store and delete font data and custom designed data. The
storage capacity for custom designed characters is a maximum of 95 for each of type of 16 x 16,
22 x 22, 24 x 24 dots.

There are four transmission protocols for font download: (1) Download Font Storage, (2)
Download Font Selection, (3) Download Font Information Acquisition, (4) Storage Custom-
Designed Character. The return status from the printer is set between STX (02h) and ETX (03h),
and transferred in 3 bytes.

Wiring on the computer side may require a CTS (pin 5) and RTS (pin 4) cable connection.
Confirm the host settings before downloading.

Figure 4-16 provides the specific sequence of events required by the operator, the printer, and
the printers software for font download mode to be activated.

DSW = OFF, OFF, OFF, ON + POWER

Flashes

 orange and enters the 

Font Download Mode.

Ensure the printer is 

waiting for data to be 

sent before powering off.

Press POWER.

Flashes green while receiving 

data.

Printer shuts down.

Blinks green while waiting 

for data.

LED 

changes from red to orange to 

green when writing data to 

Flash ROM.

Confirm the printer is 

standing by for data 

before sending.

Send data.

Format storage area if 

never done.