User ManualTable of Contents00_MB400i_MB410i_Quick_Guide_D _6_5X4_6_Inch_Cover_SAI1001 MB400i MB410i QG Copyright SAI EN2MB400i 410i QG DTOC SAI EN302 Safety chap1 SAI EN5Preface5For the Bluetooth or wireless LAN options51. Safety Precautions7Markings and Symbols7Warning7Caution7Warning1003 Unpacking chap2 SAI EN162. Unpacking1604 Names of Parts chap3 SAI EN173. Names of Parts17Names and Functions of Operating Parts1905 Preparing for chap4 SAI EN214. Preparing for First-time Operation21Charging the Battery Pack211. Connect the power cord to the charger unit, then plug it into the212. Insert the battery pack into the slot, with the terminal pointing downward.223. Remove the battery pack when charging is complete.22Charging time221. Remove the DC input terminal cover, and insert the DC output232. Plug the AC adapter into the outlet.23Charging time23Installing and Removing the Battery Pack241. Open the battery cover.242. While pressing the gray hook, insert the battery pack, then243. To remove the battery, press the gray hook to unlock it, then hold24Using the AC Adapter25Loading Labels27Continuous Printing Mode271. Slide the cover release lever in the arrow direction to open the282. While pressing the label guide stopper, slide the label guide to the label size to be used.283. Load the paper in the printer. Make sure the roll is oriented correctly.294. Confirm that the label roll can be rotated easily by hand.295. Check that the label tip is protruding. Then close the main29Dispense mode printing301. 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...312. While pressing the label guide stopper, slide the label guide to the label size to be used.313. Peel the label at the tip of the label paper.324. Load the paper in the printer. Make sure the roll is oriented correctly.325. 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 ...336. 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.337. 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.348. Slide the dispenser unit until it stops. If the linerless label clogs at the dispenser, clear the label and re-load the label.3406 Turning chap5 SAI EN355. Turning the Power On35Power ON351. Hold down the POWER button until the STATUS LED lights green. Then release the POWER button.35Power OFF352. Hold down the POWER button again, until the STATUS LED turns off. Then release the POWER button.3507 Test chap6 SAI EN366. Test Printing361. 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.362. Verify the following using the output of the test print.3608 Op RS232C chap7 SAI EN377. Operation with an RS-232C Cable371. Remove the USB/DIP switch cover, and set the DIP switch (DSW) to DSW-1, 2, 3, 4 = (OFF, OFF, OFF, OFF).372. Remove the RS-232C connector cover.373. Insert the RS-232C cable into the connector.374. Connect the other end of the RS-232C cable to the connector on the PC or the handheld terminal.3709 Op USB chap8 SAI EN388. Operation with a USB Cable381. Remove the USB/DIP switch cover, and set the DIP switch (DSW) to DSW-1, 2, 3, 4 = (ON, ON, OFF, OFF).382. Insert the USB cable in the connector.393. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the connector on the PC or the handheld terminal.3910 Op Infrared chap9 SAI EN409. Operation via Infrared Communication401. Remove the USB/DIP switch cover, and set the DIP switch (DSW) to DSW-1, 2, 3, 4 = (ON, OFF, OFF, OFF).402. Place the printer within 8 inches (20 cm) of the PC or handheld terminal for infrared communication.403. 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 the4111 Op Bluetooth chap10 SAI EN4210. Operation with Bluetooth or Wireless LAN421. Remove the USB/DIP switch cover, and set the DIP switch (DSW) to DSW-1, 2, 3, 4 = (OFF, ON, OFF, OFF).4212 Rem Labels chap11 SAI EN4311. Removing printed labels431. Data is sent from a PC.432. 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.43When the next label is not printed441. With the printer online, press the PRINT button to take the printer offline (STATUS LED turns off).442. Press the FEED button to feed the labels.443. When the paper stops, pull it in the direction of the arrow to cut the label.444. Press the PRINT button to put the printer online (STATUS LED lights green).4413 Troubleshooting chap12 SAI EN4512. Troubleshooting45When printing fails (automatic printing)481. Operation using manual printing482. Operate using operation 2 for the dispenser operation4814 Daily Care chap13 SAI EN5013. Daily Care50Caring for the thermal head501. Slide the cover release lever to open the cover.502. Wipe off any smudges with a cloth dipped in alcohol.50Caring for the platen/dispenser roller/paper sensor511. Slide the cover release lever to open the main cover.512. Wipe off any smudges with a cloth dipped in alcohol. Do not use thinner, benzene, or kerosene.5115 Reference chap14 SAI EN5214. Reference52Included Items521. Thread the shoulder belt through the belt holes on the printer, from the outside to the inside.522. 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.52Options521. Open the cover and place the printer in it with the operating parts facing up.542. Place the lower side in the case so that the printer is completely543. Close the cover.544. Affix the rain-resistant cover to the Waist case with the buttons and set in place.555. Attach the shoulder strap to the case.551. Open the cover and place the printer in it with the operating parts facing up.552. Place the lower side in the case so that the printer is completely in the case.563. Close the Waist case cover.564. Run a belt through the Waist case loops.56Operation Modes57DIP Switch651. Turn the power OFF.652. Open the DIP switch cover.653. Use a pointed object, such as the tip of a ballpoint pen, to change the switch position.65Basic Specifications of MB400i/MB410i6716 Contact chap15 SAI EN7115. SATO Contacts71Size: 4.93 MBPages: 72Language: EnglishOpen manual
User GuideTable of Contents00 MB4 Operator Cover SAI_C101 MB40xi Operator Copyright_C2MB40xi_OM_C_Eng_SAITOC31. Technical Data_C5Basic Specifications6Optional Accessories11Power Items11Portability enhancements13Connectivity options13Factory-installed options132. Overview_C15Overview16Product Features16Bluetooth/Wireless Communication16Safety Precautions173. Setup_C21Setup22Unpacking the printer22Part Names23Functions of various parts25Charging the battery pack with a charger26Charging the battery pack with the printer27Using the battery pack28Using the shoulder belt30Using the optional AC Adapter for power31Loading the label roll (Continuous mode)32Loading the label roll (Dispense mode)344. Operation and Configuration_C39Operation and Configuration40Turning the Printer On or Off40Turning the printer On40Turning the printer Off40Setting the DIP Switches41Performing a Test Print42Printing via the RS-232C Interface44Basic Specifications for RS-232C Interface44Input and Output Signals45Printing via the IrDA Interface45Printing via the USB Interface46USB 1.1 Specifications47Printing via the Optional Wireless LAN Interface47Printing via the Optional Bluetooth Interface48Optional LCD screen49Adjusting Display Contrast49Printer Configuration50Configuration Modes52Normal Mode52Label Sensor Selection53Dispense Mode54Download Mode55Font Download Mode57Online Command Mode59CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) Mode60Sleep & Auto-Off Mode61Printing Procedure62Adjusting printing for linerless labels63Choosing the Label Dispensing Mode64Configuring Dispense Mode64Other Printer Modes65Normal Mode66Test Print Mode66Head Check Setting Mode68Online Command Compatibility Mode69Offset Configuration via Programming705. Operating Modes_C71Operating Modes72Enabling and Disabling Special Functions726. Cleaning and Maintenance_C75Cleaning and Maintenance76Cleaning the Print Head76Cleaning the Platen and Dispenser Roller777. Troubleshooting_C79Troubleshooting80What To Do In Case Of...80Error Indicators81LCD Error Messages (WLAN Model Only)838. Contacts_C85Size: 5.03 MBPages: 86Language: EnglishOpen manual