SATO PV3 User manual

User’s Manual
PV3
BARCODE PRINTER
Rev. 1.00
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Introduction
The PV3 is a 3-inch thermal barcode printer which simultaneously connects with Bluetooth
and Wireless LAN. I deal for smart mobility labelling due to its compact, lightweight design
with an easy-to-open peeler and LCD.
※The main features of the printer are as follows
1.3inch Barcode Printer
2. Maximum 5ips (127mm/s) printing speed.
3. Compact and light design (119mm x 159mm x 79mm)
4. Peeler
5. Paper guide (paper width : 25 ~ 80mm)
6. Wireless connectivity (Bluetooth V4.1(Classic / LE), Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g/n)
It is advisable to read the contents of this manual carefully before using the printer for the first
time.
※Use only authorized supplies that can be trusted!
We are not responsible for quality and service for damage caused by the use of
unauthorized products (or recycled ones).
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Safety Information
Warning Warnings must be heeded carefully in order to prevent serious
physical harm.
Caution Cautions must be heeded in order to prevent minor injuries,
equipment damage, or data loss.
Symbol Information
DC (Direct current)
Warning, Caution
USB
Ethernet
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Table of Contents
1. Content Confirmation ........................................................................................................10
2. Product Part Names...........................................................................................................10
3. Installation & Usage...........................................................................................................12
3-1 Battery Installation...........................................................................................................12
3-2 Battery Charging .............................................................................................................12
3-2-1 Using AC/DC Adaptor..........................................................................................12
3-2-2 Using 1CH Battery Charger (Optional)................................................................13
3-2-3 Using 4CH Battery Charger (Optional)................................................................14
3-3 Paper Installation ............................................................................................................16
3-4 Using Peeler....................................................................................................................18
3-5 Using Belt Strap ..............................................................................................................19
3-7 Using Fan Fold Paper .....................................................................................................20
3-8 Using 3inch Paper...........................................................................................................21
3-9 Using Control Panel ........................................................................................................22
3-10 Recommended Papers..................................................................................................23
4. Self-Test..............................................................................................................................24
5. LCD Menu............................................................................................................................26
6. Peripherals Connection.....................................................................................................28
6-1 Bluetooth, Wireless LAN Connection ..............................................................................28
7. Printer Cleaning..................................................................................................................29
8. Appendix.............................................................................................................................30
8-1 Specifications..................................................................................................................30
8-2 Label Types.....................................................................................................................31
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Manual Information
This user’s manual contains basic information for product usage as well as for emergency
measures that may be required.
※The following separate manuals provide more detailed content on various technological
issues and areas.
1. Software Manual
This manual provides information for development.
Please refer to each manual for m
ore information.
•Windows Driver Manual
•OPOS Driver Manual
•Linux CUPS Driver Manual
•MAC CUPS Driver Manual
•Virtual Com for USB Driver Manual
•iOS Label Printer SDK Manual
•Android Label Printer SDK Manual
•Windows CE SDK Manual
•Windows Label SDK Manual
•Linux Label SDK Manual
•Xamarin SDK Manual
•Unified Label Utility-II Manual
•Net Configuration Tool Manual
•mPrint Server Manual
2. Bluetooth, Wireless LAN Connection Manual
• Bluetooth Connection Manual
-This manual describes how to
connect terminals (PDAs, PCs, etc.) with Bluetooth
functionality.
• Wireless LAN
Connection Manual
-This manual describes how to connect wireless LAN in infrastructure or Soft AP
3. Commands Manual
This manual provides information on the protocol and functions of the control commands that
can be used with this product.
4. Code Pages Manual
The following pages show the character code tables. To find the character corresponding to a
hexadecimal number, count across the top of the table for the left digit and count down the left
column of the table for the right digit.
5. SLCS(Programing) Manual
In this chapter, the basic concept of SLCS and some information necessary for the programmer
to use SLCS will be explained. Please read this part before starting programming for efficient
and easy use of SATO BARCODE PRINTERS.
6. Paper Specification
This manual contains paper specifications needed to use barcode printer.
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Safety Precautions
In using the present appliance, please keep the following safety regulations in order to
prevent any hazard or material damage.
WARNING
Violating following instructions can cause serious injury or death.
Do not bend the cabl
e by force or leave it under any
heavy object.
• A damaged cable can cause a fire.
Do not plug in or unplug with your hands wet.
•You can be electrocuted.
Keep the plastic bag out of children’s reach.
•If not, a child may put the bag on his head.
Do not pull the cable to unplug.
•This can damage the cable, which is the origin of a fire or a
breakdown of the printer.
You must use only the supplied adaptor.
•It is dangerous to use other adaptors.
Do not plug several products into one multi-outlet.
• This can provoke over-heating and a fire.
• If the plug is wet or dirty, dry or wipe it before usage.
• If the plug does not fit perfectly in the outlet, do not plug in.
•Be sure to use only standardized multi-outlets.
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
ONLY SUPPLIED ADAPTOR
PROHIBIT
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CAUTION
Violating following instructions can cause slight wound or damage the appliance .
Do not use the printer when it is out of order.
This
can cause a fire or an electrocution.
•Switch off and unplug the printer before calling your dealer.
Do not let water or other foreign objects in the
printer.
•If this happened, switch off and unplu
g the printer before
calling your dealer.
Use only approved accessories and do not try to
disassemble, repair or remodel it for yourself.
•Call your dealer when you need these services.
• Do not touch the blade of the paper tear bar (or auto cutter).
Install the printer on the stable surface.
•
If the printer falls down, it can be broken and you can hurt
yourself.
Keep the desiccant out of children’s reach.
•If not, they may eat it.
If you observe a strange smoke, odor or noise from
the printer, unplug it before taking following
measures.
• Switch off the printer and unplug the set from the mains.
•
After the disappearance of the smoke, call your dealer to
repair it.
TO UNPLUG
PROHIBIT
DISASSEMBLING
PROHIBITED
PROHIBIT
PROHIBIT
TO UNPLUG
PRINTER
PRINTER
PRINTER
PRINTER
DEALER
PRINTER
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Battery Safety Warning
Please be sure to read this guide prior to use.
Warning
1. If the battery is not charged after the charging time, stop charging and contact the seller.
2. Store and use the battery where it will not come into contact with liquid (water, salt water,
etc.). There may be a risk of overheating, rupturing or igniting.
3. Avoid exposing the battery to high temperatures over 50 ℃and do not store or use it in a
place with high temperature and humidity. There may be a risk of overheating, rupturing or
igniting. In addition, it may reduce the performance and life of the battery. There is a risk of
explosion, especially when the battery is placed by a fire or stored near a heating device
(e.g., heater, etc.).
4. Do not put the battery in a microwave oven or high-pressure cooker (pressure cooker, etc.).
There may be a risk of overheating, rupturing or igniting.
5. Do not use or leave the battery exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures such as in
a car. It may reduce battery performance and life, or there may be a risk of overheating,
rupturing or igniting.
6. The usage temperature range of the battery is as follows. If used outside of this range,
battery performance and life may be reduced, or there may be a risk of overheating,
rupturing or igniting.
- Charging: 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
- Using: -15 to 50 °C (5 to 122 °F)
- Long-term storage (over 30 days): -15 to 40 °C (5 to 104 °F)
7. Be sure to only use an adaptor or charger approved by us to charge the battery. Use of
any other adaptor or charger may reduce battery performance and life, or cause a risk of
overheating, rupturing or igniting.
8. Do not use the (+) and (-) terminals of the battery reversely. Failure to use the equipment
may result in an abnormal chemical reaction inside the battery, which may cause
overheating, rupturing or igniting.
9. Do not touch the (+) and (-) terminals of the battery with metal. Also, do not carry or store it
with metallic goods (necklaces, hair pins, coins, etc.). There may be a risk of overheating,
rupturing or igniting.
10. Do not use the battery in a place where static electricity can be generated. It may damage
the protective device, resulting in reduction of battery performance and life, or there may
be a risk of overheating, rupturing or igniting.
11. Avoid causing any strong impact to the battery or throwing it. The protective device inside
the battery may be damaged, which may reduce the battery performance and life, or there
may be a risk of overheating, rupturing or igniting.
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12. Do not disassemble or modify the battery. The battery contains safety and protection
devices to prevent danger. It may reduce battery performance and life due to damage, or
there may be a risk of overheating, rupturing or igniting.
13. If any leakage of the battery comes into contact with the eyes or skin, immediately rinse
with clean water such as tap water and consult a doctor immediately.
14. Keep the battery out of the reach of children and infants. If it is swallowed, consult a
doctor immediately.
Recommendations
1. Do not charge for longer than the charging time described in this guide, as it may reduce
battery performance and duration.
2. If the battery is not expected to be used for a long time, remove it from the equipment and
keep in a place with low humidity.
3. Be sure to turn off the power of the equipment after use. Failure to do so may reduce the
performance and life of the battery.
4. Batteries that have not been used for a long time may fail to charge properly. Even if you
do not use the battery for a long time, charge it at least once every 6 months before storing
it.
5. If the (+) and (-) terminals of the battery are contaminated, wipe them with a dry cloth and
use in a clean condition. The contamination of battery may result in unstable contact with
the equipment and the power may be cut off or the battery may not be charged.
Disposal
1. When using, storing or charging the battery, if you detect any abnormality such as an odor,
overheating, discoloration, deformation, leakage, etc., please remove the battery from the
equipment or charger and dispose of it immediately.
2. When disposing of the battery, completely discharge it, tape the terminals with insulation,
and dispose of it at a designated location according to relevant laws and regulations set by
the government.
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1. Content Confirmation
The following items should all be contained in the printer package.
Contact the dealer from which the purchase was made if any item is damaged and/or missing.
※Basic items
PV3 Battery Pack Belt Strap Download Guide
Installation Guide Paper Disks
(for 12mm inner
diameter)
※
Optional items
AC/DC Adaptor Power Cord
1CH Battery
Charger
4CH Battery
Charger
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2. Product Part Names
• Front
• Rear
Power Connection
Battery
Hole for mounting belt strap
Cable Connection
Interface Cap
Paper Cover
Power Button
LCD
Paper Feed Button
Peeler
Menu Move Button
Menu Select Button
Outer Terminal Cover
Cover Open Button
Charge
IndicationLED
ShoulderStrap
Ring
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3. Installation & Usage
3-1 Battery Installation
1) Insert the battery in the bottom of the
printer, and ensure that you align the
battery hook properly.
2) Push the battery into the slot until you
hear it snap in place.
NOTE
Since the battery is partially changed at the time
of purchase, charge the battery prior to product
use. (Use the AC/DC adaptor or the optional
1CH/4CH battery charger.)
3-2 Battery Charging
3-2-1 Using AC/DC Adaptor
1) Turn off the printer power.
2) Connect the power cord ②
to the
AC/DC adaptor ①and then connect AC
power.
3) Open the external interface cap in the
direction of ③.
4) Connect the AC/DC adaptor to the power
connector.
NOTE
Battery charging status descriptions are as follows.
LED Charge Status Charge Time
Red LED On Charging
Within 3 hours
Green LED On
Fully Charged
Red LED Blinking
Error Replace
or Reinstall Battery
①
②
③
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Caution
The printer may incur serious damage if the AC/DC adaptor provided by SATO
is not used. SATO is not legally liable for any such damages.
(The voltage and electrical current specifications of the printer and battery
charger must match.)
Warning Turn off the power before charging the battery for the printer.
3-2-2 Using 1CH Battery Charger (Optional)
1) Connect the power cord ②to the
battery charger ①.
2) Connect the battery charger ①to the
power connector of the cradle ③.
3) Plug the power cord ②into an electrical
outlet.
4) Insert the battery ④into the cradle ③a
snapping sound is heard.
Caution
- The printer may incur serious damage if you do not use the battery charger
provided by SATO when using a single battery charger.
SATO is not legally liable for any such damages.
- You must use the battery charger provided by SATO
to use the singles
battery charger. (AC/DC adaptor is not available)
①
②
④
③
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3-2-3 Using 4CH Battery Charger (Optional)
3-2-3-1 Connecting the cables
1) Connect the power cord to the Adaptor,
and Connect the Adaptor to the power
connector of the quad battery charger.
2) Plug the power cord into a power Outlet.
Input power is 100 ~ 240VAC, 50/60Hz,
1.0A.
3) When the power is supplied, the yellow,
green and red LEDs are on for three
seconds and do the self-test.
Warning Use only designated AC/DC Adaptor. (12VDC, 3A)
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3-2-3-2 Charging Battery
1) Insert the battery into the 4CH Battery
Charger as shown in the figure on the
left.
2) Gently slide the battery until it reaches
the bottom of the charger.
3) Charging starts as soon as the battery
is completely inserted.
4) After charging, remove the battery
from the 4CH Battery Charger.
NOTE
Battery charging status descriptions are as follows.
LED Charge Status Charge Time
Red LED On Charging
Within 4 hours
Green LED Blinking Over 80% Charged
Green LED On Fully Charged
Red LED Blinking
Error Replace
or Reinstall Battery
Warning
- If the red lamp of the charger blinks, install the battery again.
- If the red lamp continues to blink despite several attempts (4 ~ 5 times)
to install the battery, contact your local dealer.
- The charging time may vary depending on the type of the charger or
ambient temperature.
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3-3 Paper Installation
1) Press the Open button to open the paper
cover.
2) Insert the paper as shown.
(Remove the empty core.)
3) Align the paper as shown.
4) Pull out the paper as shown and close the
paper cover.
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NOTE
The specification of the paper inner diameter of
the standard paper disks are 19 mm.
If you are using paper with a smaller inner
diameter, remove the paper disks
as shown
below and replace it with the supplied
12 mm
paper disks.
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3-4 Using Peeler
1) Insert the paper after open the peeler as
shown.
2) Pull out the paper after close the peeler
as shown.
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3-5 Using Belt Strap
1) Insert the belt strap screw into the belt
strap hole.
2) Use a coin to tighten the belt strap screw
as shown in the image.
3) Unfasten the belt strap Velcro.
4) Slide the belt strap over a belt.
5) Close the Velcro as shown in the image.
Belt Strap
Coin
Belt
Belt
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3-7 Using Fan Fold Paper
1) After keeping the paper guide wide as
shown in the figure, hold the paper guide
by lifting left guide holder as shown in the
figure.
2) Separate the fan fold cover by pushing as
shown in the figure.
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