SATO MB400i User Manuals

Table of Contents

• 00_MB400i_MB410i_Quick_Guide_D _6_5X4_6_Inch_Cover_SAI

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• 001 MB400i MB410i QG Copyright SAI EN

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• MB400i 410i QG DTOC SAI EN

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• 02 Safety chap1 SAI EN

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  • Preface

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  • For the Bluetooth or wireless LAN options

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  • 1. Safety Precautions

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    • Markings and Symbols

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  • Warning

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  • Caution

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  • Warning

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• 03 Unpacking chap2 SAI EN

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  • 2. Unpacking

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• 04 Names of Parts chap3 SAI EN

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  • 3. Names of Parts

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    • Names and Functions of Operating Parts

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• 05 Preparing for chap4 SAI EN

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  • 4. Preparing for First-time Operation

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    • Charging the Battery Pack

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      • 1. Connect the power cord to the charger unit, then plug it into the

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      • 2. Insert the battery pack into the slot, with the terminal pointing downward.

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      • 3. Remove the battery pack when charging is complete.

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      • Charging time

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        • 1. Remove the DC input terminal cover, and insert the DC output

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        • 2. Plug the AC adapter into the outlet.

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      • Charging time

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    • Installing and Removing the Battery Pack

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      • 1. Open the battery cover.

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      • 2. While pressing the gray hook, insert the battery pack, then

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      • 3. To remove the battery, press the gray hook to unlock it, then hold

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    • Using the AC Adapter

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    • Loading Labels

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      • Continuous Printing Mode

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        • 1. Slide the cover release lever in the arrow direction to open the

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        • 2. While pressing the label guide stopper, slide the label guide to the label size to be used.

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        • 3. Load the paper in the printer. Make sure the roll is oriented correctly.

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        • 4. Confirm that the label roll can be rotated easily by hand.

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        • 5. Check that the label tip is protruding. Then close the main

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      • Dispense mode printing

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        • 1. Slide the cover release lever in the arrow direction to open the cover. First, slide the dispenser unit to the continuous printing mode position. (See Switching from Dispense mode printing to Continuous printing mode, in this section, Preparing fo...

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        • 2. While pressing the label guide stopper, slide the label guide to the label size to be used.

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        • 3. Peel the label at the tip of the label paper.

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        • 4. Load the paper in the printer. Make sure the roll is oriented correctly.

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        • 5. Confirm that the label roll can be rotated easily by hand. If rotation is labored, this can cause a feed error. Remove the label roll and adjust the label guide. Note that the label guides do not require adjustment when using labels with the same ...

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        • 6. Check that the label tip is protruding (10 mm or more). Then close the main cover by pressing the middle of the cover. Close the main cover slowly, while pulling the cover release lever.

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        • 7. For linerless labels with perforation, pull the label upward to tear along the perforated line. Ensure that the tear-off edge is just at the beginning of the red platen roller. Otherwise, re-load the label.

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        • 8. Slide the dispenser unit until it stops. If the linerless label clogs at the dispenser, clear the label and re-load the label.

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• 06 Turning chap5 SAI EN

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  • 5. Turning the Power On

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    • Power ON

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      • 1. Hold down the POWER button until the STATUS LED lights green. Then release the POWER button.

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    • Power OFF

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      • 2. Hold down the POWER button again, until the STATUS LED turns off. Then release the POWER button.

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• 07 Test chap6 SAI EN

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  • 6. Test Printing

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    • 1. When pressing the FEED button and holding down the POWER button simultaneously, the printer enters the test mode. Press the FEED button again to start test printing.

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    • 2. Verify the following using the output of the test print.

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• 08 Op RS232C chap7 SAI EN

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  • 7. Operation with an RS-232C Cable

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    • 1. Remove the USB/DIP switch cover, and set the DIP switch (DSW) to DSW-1, 2, 3, 4 = (OFF, OFF, OFF, OFF).

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    • 2. Remove the RS-232C connector cover.

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    • 3. Insert the RS-232C cable into the connector.

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    • 4. Connect the other end of the RS-232C cable to the connector on the PC or the handheld terminal.

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• 09 Op USB chap8 SAI EN

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  • 8. Operation with a USB Cable

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    • 1. Remove the USB/DIP switch cover, and set the DIP switch (DSW) to DSW-1, 2, 3, 4 = (ON, ON, OFF, OFF).

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    • 2. Insert the USB cable in the connector.

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    • 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the connector on the PC or the handheld terminal.

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• 10 Op Infrared chap9 SAI EN

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  • 9. Operation via Infrared Communication

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    • 1. Remove the USB/DIP switch cover, and set the DIP switch (DSW) to DSW-1, 2, 3, 4 = (ON, OFF, OFF, OFF).

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    • 2. Place the printer within 8 inches (20 cm) of the PC or handheld terminal for infrared communication.

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    • 3. Adjust the printer position so that the PC or handheld terminal is within a 30° area vertically and horizontally (cone shape) from the center of the

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• 11 Op Bluetooth chap10 SAI EN

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  • 10. Operation with Bluetooth or Wireless LAN

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    • 1. Remove the USB/DIP switch cover, and set the DIP switch (DSW) to DSW-1, 2, 3, 4 = (OFF, ON, OFF, OFF).

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• 12 Rem Labels chap11 SAI EN

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  • 11. Removing printed labels

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    • 1. Data is sent from a PC.

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    • 2. When printing is complete, hold the right or left corner of the label, pull it in the direction of the arrow, and tear the label.

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    • When the next label is not printed

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      • 1. With the printer online, press the PRINT button to take the printer offline (STATUS LED turns off).

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      • 2. Press the FEED button to feed the labels.

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      • 3. When the paper stops, pull it in the direction of the arrow to cut the label.

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      • 4. Press the PRINT button to put the printer online (STATUS LED lights green).

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• 13 Troubleshooting chap12 SAI EN

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  • 12. Troubleshooting

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    • When printing fails (automatic printing)

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      • 1. Operation using manual printing

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      • 2. Operate using operation 2 for the dispenser operation

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• 14 Daily Care chap13 SAI EN

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  • 13. Daily Care

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    • Caring for the thermal head

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      • 1. Slide the cover release lever to open the cover.

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      • 2. Wipe off any smudges with a cloth dipped in alcohol.

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    • Caring for the platen/dispenser roller/paper sensor

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      • 1. Slide the cover release lever to open the main cover.

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      • 2. Wipe off any smudges with a cloth dipped in alcohol. Do not use thinner, benzene, or kerosene.

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• 15 Reference chap14 SAI EN

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  • 14. Reference

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    • Included Items

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      • 1. Thread the shoulder belt through the belt holes on the printer, from the outside to the inside.

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      • 2. Thread the end of the shoulder belt through the buckle, and adjust the length. If the belt is not routed correctly, the belt may detach and the printer may drop.

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    • Options

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      • 1. Open the cover and place the printer in it with the operating parts facing up.

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      • 2. Place the lower side in the case so that the printer is completely

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      • 3. Close the cover.

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      • 4. Affix the rain-resistant cover to the Waist case with the buttons and set in place.

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      • 5. Attach the shoulder strap to the case.

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      • 1. Open the cover and place the printer in it with the operating parts facing up.

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      • 2. Place the lower side in the case so that the printer is completely in the case.

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      • 3. Close the Waist case cover.

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      • 4. Run a belt through the Waist case loops.

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    • Operation Modes

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    • DIP Switch

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      • 1. Turn the power OFF.

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      • 2. Open the DIP switch cover.

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      • 3. Use a pointed object, such as the tip of a ballpoint pen, to change the switch position.

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    • Basic Specifications of MB400i/MB410i

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• 16 Contact chap15 SAI EN

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  • 15. SATO Contacts

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