SATO VP208 User manual

Operator Manual
Barcode Printer
Before You Start Operations
Troubleshooting
Options Cleaning the Printer Basic Specications
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Preface
Thank you for purchasing SATO VP208 printer (hereafter “the
printer”).
This manual supplies basic information on how to operate
the printer in a short period.
Read the manual carefully to understand each function
before use.
Trademarks
SATO is a registered trademark of SATO Holdings
Corporation and its subsidiaries in Japan, the U.S. and other
countries.
QR Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE
INCORPORATED.
Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
Notes
(1) Any unauthorized reproduction of the contents of
this document, in part or whole, is strictly
prohibited.
(2) Specicationsandcontentsinthisdocumentare
subject to change without notice.
First edition: Jul. 2015
Third edition: Jul. 2016
©2016 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved.

1
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ........................................2
Precautions for Handling ...............................4
Checking the Including Items ........................4
1 Before You Start .........................................5
1.PartsIdentication.............................................. 5
2. Charging a Battery ............................................. 6
3. Setting the Label ................................................ 7
4. Display................................................................ 8
5. Icon..................................................................... 8
6. Lighting Pattern When the LED Lights ............... 9
2 Operations................................................11
1. Normal Startup ..................................................11
2. Test Print Mode ................................................ 33
3. List of Initial Value ............................................ 35
3 Troubleshooting ........................................36
1. Error List........................................................... 36
2. List of Warning Icons ........................................ 42
4 Options .....................................................43
5 Cleaning the Printer..................................43
1. Platen Roller..................................................... 43
2. Print Head ........................................................ 43
3. Label Guide ...................................................... 43
6BasicSpecications..................................44
1. Printer............................................................... 44
2. Battery .............................................................. 45
3.LabelSpecications ......................................... 45

2
Safety Precautions
This section describes how to safely
operate the printer.
Be sure to read and understand all
instructions carefully before you use
the printer.
●Thesesymbolsshowthesafeandcorrectoperationofthe
printer and how to prevent injury to others and property
damage.
●Thesymbolexplanationsareasfollows.
WARNING
The Warning symbol
indicates that you can
cause death or serious
injury if you do not follow
the instruction or procedure.
CAUTION
The Caution symbol indicates
that you can cause injury or
property damage if you do
not follow the instruction or
procedure.
●Thesymbolexplanationsareasfollows.
The pictograph means “Caution is
required”.
The pictograph means “Must not be done”.
The pictograph means “Must be done”.
WARNING
■ Do not use other than the specied
voltage.
• Donotuseotherthanthespeciedvoltage
(100 to 240 V AC). Doing so could cause a
reorelectricshock.
■ Do not place objects into the printer
• Donotplacemetalorammableobjects
inside the printer's opening. If a foreign
object gets into the printer, immediately
power off the printer and disconnect the AC
adapter from the outlet. Then contact your
SATO reseller or technical support center.
If you operate the printer in this condition, it
maycausereorelectricshock.
■ Handling of the AC Adapter
• Do not damage, break, or change the AC
adapter. If you place a heavy object on the
AC adapter or heat, bend too much, twist,
or pull the AC adapter, the AC adapter may
bedamaged,whichmaycausereor
electric shock.
• If the AC adapter is damaged (the wires
exposedorbroken),contactyourSATO
reseller or technical support center. If you
operate the printer in this condition, it may
causereorelectricshock.
■ When the printer has been dropped or
broken
• If the printer is dropped or broken,
immediately power off the printer and
contact your SATO reseller or technical
support center. If you operate the printer in
thiscondition,itmaycausereorelectric
shock.
■ Do not use the printer when
something is unusual about it
• Continuing to use the printer in the event
something is unusual about it, such as
smoke or unusual smells coming from it,
maycausereorelectricshock.
Immediately power off the printer and
disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet.
Then contact your SATO reseller or
technical support center for repairs. It is
dangerous for the customer to try to repair
the printer, so absolutely do not try repairs
on your own.
■ Do not disassemble the printer.
• Do not disassemble or modify the printer.
Doingsomaycausereorelectricshock.
Contact your SATO reseller or technical
support center to perform internal
inspections, adjustments, and repairs.
■ Do not operate with wet hands.
• Do not operate the power switch, connect
or disconnect the AC adapter with wet
hands. Doing so could cause an electric
shock.
■ Using the printer cleaning uid
• Useofameorheataroundtheprinter
cleaninguidisprohibited.Donotheatitor
subjectittoames.

3
WARNING
■ Do not use in hazardous locations.
• Theprinterisnotexplosionproofcertied.
• Donotuseinapotentiallyexplosive
environment or atmosphere.
CAUTION
■ Carrying the printer
• Whensettingtheprinterontheoorora
stand,makesurenottogetyourngersor
hands pinched under the printer feet.
■ AC adapter
• When disconnecting the AC adapter from
the outlet, be sure to grip it by the plug. Pulling
onthecordmayexposeorbreakthewiresand
possiblycausereorelectricshock.
• Do not put the AC adapter near a hot device.
Leaving the AC adapter near a hot device
could cause the adapter's housing to melt and
possiblycausereorelectricalshock.
■ Print head
• Touching the edge of the print head with bare
hand could cause injury. Be careful not to get
injury for replacing the paper or cleaning.
• You should not replace the print head without
having received the correct training. Doing so
could cause injury, burned or an electric
shock.
■ Handling the AC adapter when moving
• Ontheoccasionofcarrying,rstdisconnect
the AC adapter from the outlet. If the AC
adapter is not disconnected, it may be
damaged,whichmaycausereorelectric
shock.
■ Storing the printer cleaning uid
• Keeptheuidoutofreachofchildren.Ifa
childaccidentallydrinkstheuid,
immediately consult with a physician.
■ Cutter
• The cutter has the blade edge. Be careful
nottogetcutyournger.
■ Print head (taking care of high
temperature)
• The print head is hot after printing. Be
careful not to get burned when replacing
paper or cleaning.
■ Cover
• Becarefulnottogetyourngerspinched
when opening or closing the top cover.
■ When not using the printer for a long time
• When not using the printer for a long time,
remove the battery, and disconnect the AC
adapter from the outlet to maintain safety.
■ During maintenance and cleaning
• When maintaining and cleaning the printer,
remove the battery to maintain safety. Also
disconnect the AC adapter from the outlet.
Safety Precautions on Batteries
Be sure to read the instructions below to
avoid decreased life span of the battery,
overheating, smoke, rupture, or re.
WARNING
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery,
such as soldering wire to the battery directly.
• Do not apply heat to the battery or place the
batteryinre.
• Avoid short-circuiting the battery terminals.
• Whenchargingthebattery,usethespecied
AC adapter.
• Do not touch the battery terminals with wet
ngersormoistenthebatterywithwateror
salty water.
• Do not give serious shock to the battery or
throw the battery. Also avoid using a broken
or deformed battery.
• Donotrubyoureyesifbatteryuidleaksout
and comes into contact with your eyes. Rinse
well with clean water such as tap water, and
seek medical attention immediately. If leave
as it is, it may cause eye damage.
• If charging is not completed after the
speciedtimeelapses,stopcharging.
• If you notice any unusual odor, heat,
deformation, discoloration, or any other
abnormal conditions while using, charging, or
storing the battery, do not use the battery.
• If you notice battery leakage or unusual
smell, do not use the battery. Keep the
batteryawayfromre.
• If you notice any dents or cracks on your
battery crust caused by strong impacts or
shocks, stop using the battery immediately
and replace it with a new one. Continued use
under these conditions may lead to abnormal
overheatingorre.
WARNING
• Thelifeexpectancyofthelithiumionbattery
pack ("battery") varies depending on usage.
We recommend that you replace the battery
after 500 charge cycles or 3 years from the
dateofrstuse,whicheverisearlier.
CAUTION
• Do not place battery in a high-temperature
location, such as under direct sunlight or
inside a closed car in hot weather.
• Ifbatteryuidleaksoutandcomesinto
contact with your skin or clothes, rinse well
with clean water such as tap water. Battery
uidcandamagehumanskin.
• If you notice corrosion, unusual odor, heat, or
anyotherabnormalconditionsintherstuse
of the battery, do not use it and contact your
SATO reseller or technical support center.
For Batteries
• Toensuretheefcientuseofscarceresources,isolateany
used batteries by sealing the terminals with a tape and
contact your SATO reseller or technical support center.
• Do not place the battery together with other batteries,
such as dry-cell batteries.

4
Checking the Including Items
Check the including items.
If there is a missing item, contact the SATO reseller or
technical support center.
Theprinterisguaranteedforsixmonthsafter
installation for normal operation, and repair is free of
charge.
▲Keep the Warranty and Packaging
Keeptheboxandpackaging
materials for this printer. When
requesting repairs, pack the
printerintheoriginalboxwith
the original padding for
shipment.
BD address sticker
Battery
AC adapter (for Thailand, Vietnam)
Global Warranty
Program leaflet
Quick guide
Quick
guide
Warranty
Precautions for Handling
Place the printer on a surface that is at and level.
Do not place the printer in an unlevel or slanted place. Doing
so could cause falling.
Do not put the printer on a location that
produces vibration.
Do not put the printer on a location that produces vibration.
Keep the printer out of high temperature and
humidity.
Do not put the printer on a location with high temperature or
humidity. High temperature and humidity may cause the
decrease of life span of the printer. (recommended
temperature: 10 to 30°)
Avoid dust.
Donotputtheprinteronalocationexposedtodust.Itmay
cause failure or the decrease of life span of the printer.
Do not supply power near from a heater or
refrigerator.
Do not supply power from the power source near an electrical
device that requires a measurable amount of power. Voltage
reduction may cause malfunction or defect.

5
Before You Start
1 Before You Start
1. Parts Identication
Cover open button
Top cover
Display
button
(Power
button)
Battery level
LED
Platen roller
(Consumables)
Print head
(Consumables)
Cutter
USB Connector
AC adapter
terminal
Status LED
Media feed /
Enter button
Print /
Select button
Battery cover
•The print head prints on the label roll.
The platen roller feeds the label roll.
Perform maintenance regularly, as these parts are for printing.

6
Before You Start
2. Charging a Battery
1. Inserting a Battery
1. Open the battery cover.
1) Slide the lever of the battery cover .
2) Open the battery cover .
②
①
2. Insert a battery.
1) Insert a battery from the metal side.
3. Close the cover.
1) Close the battery cover .
2) Slide the lever of the battery cover with the battery
cover pressed shut .
②
①
2. Charging the Battery
1. Connect the AC adapter.
Connect the DC plug to the printer and the AC plug to
the AC outlet.
AC plug
AC adapter
A
C outlet side
Printer side
DC plug
CAUTION
TheattachedACadapterisexclusiveforthisprinter.Itmust
not be used with any other electric device. If an AC adapter
other than the supplied one is connected to this printer, it
may cause a malfunction. Do not use it.
AC adapter
Manufacturer:UniveTechnologyCo.,Ltd.
Model name: UI315-1015
2. Start charging.
During charging, do not power down the printer.
For details on the display during charging, see “Icon”
(page 8).

7
Before You Start
On Batteries
Notes on Charging
● Thebatteryisconsumable.Evenifthebatteryisfully
charged, operation time gradually becomes shorter. It is
the battery’s characteristics, not an error or problem.
● Thenumberofcharges(about500times)andcharging
time (about 4 hours) are for reference. They depend on
temperature around the charger or battery conditions.
● Chargethebatteriesinaplaceof+5to+35°C.
Charging in high or low temperature may cause battery
deterioration.
● Iftheprinteristoohottotoocold,keepthebatteryina
placeof+5to+35°Cforabout1hourthenchargethe
battery.Chargingbetween+10and+30°Cis
recommended.
● Ifthebatteryhasnotbeenusedforalongperiodof
time, it may have self-discharged. Charge the battery
before use.
● Donotkeepthebatteryfullycharged.Thebatterymay
become deteriorated.
● Donotkeepthebatteryinhightemperature.The
battery may become deteriorated.
● WhentheACadapterisconnectedtoawalloutletwith
the power off, the power is automatically turned on.
● Ifthe Power button is pressed during charging, the
error below is displayed.
Error 43 “CHARGING Wait till charging is complete.”
● Ifthebatteryisremovedduringcharging,theerror
below is displayed.
Error 42 “NO BATTERY Please put battery.”
● EvenifAUTOPOWER-OFFissetto“Enable,”the
printer does not turn off during charging.
● Inlowbatterystatus,printingandfeedingcannotbe
done during charging. Wait until the low-battery error is
released.
● Duringcharging,theprinteroperatesinnormalmode.
However, if the printer has been set to start energy
saving mode, the printer operates in energy saving
mode even when charging.
● Ifabatteryerroroccurs,donotusethatbattery.
Replace it.
● IfaNOBATTERYerroroccurswiththebatteryinstalled
in the printer, replace the battery.
● Iftheprinterispowereddownduringprintingusinga
deteriorated battery and cannot be restarted, replace
the battery.
● Thepoweristurnedoffoncechargingiscomplete,
independently of the printer operation.
3. Setting the Label
1. Open the top cover.
1) Push the cover open button .
2) Open the top cover .
②
①
2. Set the label roll.
Set the label roll so that the surface touches the print
head.
Ifthelabelrollisdifculttobeset,rewindthelabelroll
so that the ends of the roll becomes even.
3. Close the top cover.
Close the cover until it clicks.

8
Before You Start
4. Display
The display has three modes.
1. Normal mode
2. Error message mode
3. Settings mode
Displayed items differ depending on the mode.
1. Normal Mode
This display appears in normal mode.
ONLINE



Shows the icon.
Shows the message.
Shows the remaining battery level.
2. Error Message Mode
This display appears in error message mode.
Close cover.
ERROR07
COVER OPEN



Shows the error number.
Shows the error contents.
Shows how to release the error status.
3. Settings Mode
This display appears in settings mode.
PRINT OFFSET
PRINT SETTINGS
V:+0000 H:+000



Shows the type of setting menu.
Shows the items to be set.
Shows the contents.
5. Icon
The icons indicate three types of information.
1. Interface information
2. Warning information
3. Battery information
The information is displayed in the position corresponding to
the type.
Display
PRINTING...


  
1. Interface Information
This information appears at position on the display.
No. Icon Description
1
Bluetooth interface is selected, but the
connection with the master device has
not been made.
2
Bluetooth interface is selected and the
connection with the master device has
been made.
3USB interface is selected.

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Before You Start
2. Warning Information
This information appears at positions to on the display.
No. Icon Description
1Thelamentoftheprintheadisopen.
2Command error is detected.
3Receive buffer near full is detected.
•The icon appears in order of the error being detected.
H : Indicates a head error for some print layout. See “2 List
ofWarningIcons”(→page42).
C : Indicates that the print data may be incorrect. Check the
printdata.See“2.ListofWarningIcons”(→page42).
B : Indicates that the print data buffer is full. Wait for a while.
See“2.ListofWarningIcons”(→page42).
3. Battery Information
This information appears at position ⑤on the display.
No. Icon Description
1Battery remaining level is “3.”
2Battery remaining level is “2.”
3Battery remaining level is “1.”
4
The A C adapter is connected and the
battery is being charged.
The displayed icon indicates the battery
remaining level.
5
The temperature inside the printer is
extremelyhighandthebatterycannot
be charged. This icon appears only
when the AC adapter is connected.
The displayed icon indicates the battery
remaining level.
6. Lighting Pattern When the LED Lights
The lighting patterns of the LEDs are described here.
STATUS
①
Status LED ②Battery level LED
Status LED
Color: Green/Red
Contents: Printer status
Battery level LED
Color: Green
Contents: Supplying power to the printer
Remaining battery level
Therearevetypesofashing.
Symbol Flashing length Interval of ON/OFF
Lit –
Unlit –
Flashing 500 ms lit
250 Flashing with
short interval 250 ms lit
1800 Flashing with
long interval 200 ms lit, 1800 ms unlit
1. Normal Mode
AC adapter
connection
Battery
mode
Status
(STATUS)
Remaining battery level
1
(Green)
2
(Green)
3
(Green)
Not
connected
Level 3 –
Level 2 –
Level 1 – 250
Level 0*1Red
Not installed
Connected
Charging is
complete.
–
Level 3 –
Level 2 –
Level 1 –
Level 0*1Red
Not
installed*
2
Red
–: Depending on the printer status
*1 Low battery (Error 41)
*2 No battery (Error 42)

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Before You Start
2. Energy Saving Mode
AC adapter
connection
Battery
mode
Status
(STATUS)
Remaining battery level
1
(Green)
2
(Green)
3
(Green)
Not
connected
Level 3
Green
1800
Level 2
Green
1800
Level 1
Green
1800
Level 0*1
Not
installed
Connected
Charging
is
complete.
–
Level 3
Green
1800
Level 2
Green
1800
Level 1
Green
1800
Level 0*1
Not
installed*2
–: Depending on the printer status
*1 Low battery (Error 41)
*2 No battery (Error 42)

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Operations
2 Operations
This printer has two modes, normal startup and test
print mode.
Power supply
PRINT SCREEN
ADJUSTMENT MODE
SETTINGS MODE
NORMAL MODE
Power on with
holding the Media feed/
Enter button pressed.
TEST PRINT MODE
1. Normal Startup
1. Printer Startup and Shut Down
1.1 Printer Startup
1. Press the button ( Power button).
2. When “ONLINE” is displayed,
preparation is completed.
ONLINE
Thersttime“FEEDATBOOT”isactivated.Ifalabel
roll is not set in the printer or not set in the printer
correctly, an error is displayed.
1-2. Printer Shut Down
1. Press the button (
Power button).
2. The SAVING MEMORY screen appears.
This appears when the power is turned off while data are
being stored or being cleared.
Writing screen
Please wait
SAVING MEMORY
Screen for writing data.
Message: Please wait.
Clearing screen
Please wait
CLEARING MEMORY
Screen for clearing data.
Message: Please wait.
■ Notes on Writing Data
• The displayed period depends on the data size.
• If the power is turned off during storing of multiple
items, data being stored are saved but subsequent
data will not be saved.
Example)
Ifvedataitemsaretobestoredandthepower
is turned off during storing of the third data item,
“SHUTTING DOWN...” appears when the third
dataitemhasbeensaved.Thefourthandfth
data items will not be saved.
■ Notes on Clearing Data
• If the power is turned off during clearing multiple data,
“SHUTTING DOWN...” appears when clearing is
completed.
Example)
If 999 data items are to be cleared and the power
is turned off during clearing of data, "SHUTTING
DOWN..." appears when clearing of 999 data item
has been completed. Clearing 999 data items
takes about three minutes.
3. “SHUTTING DOWN...”appears.
SHUTTING DOWN...
Power-down is in progress. Wait until the display
disappears.
Depending on the Bluetooth communication status, the
time for displaying this screen may be longer.

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Operations
2. Normal Mode
2-1. ONLINE
ONLINE screen
ONLINE
Screen for waiting for data
reception.
PRINTING screen
PRINTING...
Screen for printing a label.
Button name and
button pressing Screen and printer operation
Print/Select Changes to the OFFLINE screen.
2-2. OFFLINE
OFFLINE screen
OFFLINE
The printer cannot receive the
data.
Press the Print/Select button to set
to ONLINE.
PAUSE screen
PAUSE
Screen for printing a label
temporarily stopped.
Button name and
button pressing Screen and printer operation
Print/Select Changes to the ONLINE screen.
Media feed/Enter Feed 1 sheet.
Print/Select+Pressfor
3 sec. or more. Changes to adjustment mode.
Print/Select+Media
feed/Enter
+Pressfor3sec.or
more.
Dataexist.
•Changes to the cancel printing
screen
Nodataexists
•Changes to setting mode.
Print/Select+Media
feed/Enter Changes to cancel printing
2-3. Cancel Printing
CANCEL PRINT JOB
PAUSE
YES
NO
Clears the received data
completely.
Default: NO
YES: Clears the data and changes to OFFLINE.
NO: Does not clear the data and changes to OFFLINE.
Button name and
button pressing Screen and printer operation
Print/Select Select “YES” or “NO.”
Media feed/Enter
NO
•Changes to OFFLINE screen
or PAUSE screen.
YES
•Changes to the print data
cleared screen.
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
Changes to OFFLINE or PAUSE
screen.
2-4. Print Data Cleared Screen
This screen indicates that the data have been cleared.
CANCEL PRINT JOB
PAUSE
COMPLETED
All received data have been
cleared. This is displayed for about
3 seconds then changes to the
OFFLINE screen.

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Operations
3. Adjustment Mode
When you press and hold the Print/Select button for 3
seconds or more, the screen changes to the adjustment
mode.
Theadjustmentmodehasvetypes.
1 Pitch position adjustment
2 Offset position adjustment (page 14)
3 Print darkness adjustment (page 14)
4 Buzzer setting (page 15)
5 Brightness adjustment (page 15)
Screen Transition for Adjustment Mode
OFFLINE
or
PAUSE
ADJUSTMENT MODE
PITCH POSITION
ADJUSTMENT MODE
OFFSET POSITION
ADJUSTMENT MODE
PRINT DARKNESS
ADJUSTMENT MODE
BUZZER
ADJUSTMENT MODE
BRIGHTNESS
3-1. Pitch Position Adjustment
+0. 00mm
ADJUSTMENT MODE
PITCH POSITION
+0. 00mm
ADJUSTMENT MODE
PITCH POSITION
Adjust the pitch position.
Initialvalue:+0.00mm
Settingrange:–3.75to+3.75
The media-feed direction is
indicated by a plus or minus sign.
ABC
（＋）
（ー）
Media
feed
direction
Button name and
button pressing Screen and printer operation
Print/Select
Cursor position...sign
•Toggles“+”and“–.”
Cursor position...digit
•Changes the value by 0.25.
Media feed/Enter
Cursor position...sign
•The cursor moves to digit.
Cursor position...digit
•Moves to the offset position
adjustment screen (page 14).
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
Cursor position...sign
•Noprintdataexists:Changes
to the OFFLINE screen
(page 12)
•Printdataexist:Changesto
the PAUSE screen (page 12)
Cursor position...digit
•The cursor moves to sign.
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
+Pressfor3sec.or
more.
Nodataexists.
•Changes to the OFFLINE
screen (page 12)
Dataexist.
•Changes to the PAUSE
screen (page 12).

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Operations
3-2. Offset Position Adjustment
+0. 00mm
ADJUSTMENTMODE
OFFSETPOSITION
+0. 00mm
ADJUSTMENTMODE
OFFSETPOSITION
Adjust the offset position.
Initialvalue:+0.00mm
Settingrange:–3.75to+3.75
The adjustment direction is
indicated by a plus or minus sign.
Offset position
紙送り
方向
Media
feed
direction
Button name and
button pressing Screen and printer operation
Print/Select
Cursor position...sign
•Toggles“+”and“–.”
Cursor position...digit
•Changes the value by 0.25.
Media feed/Enter
Cursor position...sign
•The cursor moves to digit.
Cursor position...digit
•Changes to the print darkness
adjustment screen.
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
Cursor position...sign
•Changes to the pitch position
adjustment screen (page 13).
Cursor position...digit
•The cursor moves to sign.
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
+Pressfor3sec.or
more.
Noprintdataexists
•Changes to the OFFLINE
screen (page 12)
Dataexist.
•Changes to the PAUSE
screen (page 12).
3-3. Print Darkness Adjustment
50
ADJUSTMENTMODE
PRINTDARKNESS
50
ADJUSTMENT MODE
PRINT DARKNESS
Adjust the print darkness.
Initial value: 50
Setting range: 00 to 99
The value “00” is the lightest
setting.
The value “99” is the darkest
setting.
Button name and
button pressing Screen and printer operation
Print/Select Changes the digit from “0” to “9.”
Media feed/Enter
Cursor position...tens digit
•The cursor moves to digit.
Cursor position...digit
•Changed to the buzzer setting
screen (page 15)
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
Cursor position...tens digit
•Moves to the offset position
adjustment screen.
Cursor position...digit
•The cursor moves to tens
digit.
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
+Pressfor3sec.or
more.
Noprintdataexists
•Changes to the OFFLINE
screen (page 12).
Dataexist.
•Changes to the PAUSE
screen (page 12).
•If the color darkness setting is darker, print speed may be
slower.

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Operations
3-4. Buzzer Setting
BUZZER
ADJUSTMENTMODE
 ENABLEDISABLE
Enable or disable buzzer
activation.
Default: ENABLE
ENABLE: The buzzer will sound.
DISABLE:The buzzer will not
sound.
Button name and
button pressing Screen and printer operation
Print/Select Selects “ENABLE” or “DISABLE.”
Media feed/Enter Changes to the brightness
adjustment screen.
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
Changes to the print darkness
adjustment screen (page 14).
Print/Select+Media
feed/Enter
+Pressfor3sec.or
more.
Noprintdataexists
•Changes to the OFFLINE
screen (page 12).
Dataexist.
•Changes to the PAUSE
screen (page 12).
3-5 Brightness Adjustment
2
ADJUSTMENT MODE
BRIGHTNESS
Set the brightness of the display.
Initial value: 2
Setting range: 1 to 3
Dark 1 < 2 < 3 Bright
Button name and
button pressing Screen and printer operation
Print/Select Changes the digit from “1” to “3.”
Media feed/Enter
Decides the value at the cursor
position and changes to the
brightness adjustment screen.
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
Changed to the buzzer setting
screen.
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
+Pressfor3sec.or
more.
Noprintdataexists
•Changes to the OFFLINE
screen (page 12).
Dataexist.
•Changes to the PAUSE
screen (page 12).
4. Settings Mode
This mode is for the administrator.
Thesettingsmodehassixtypes.
1 ONLINE MODE (page 16)
2 BASIC SETTINGS (Page 16)
3 I/F SETTINGS (page 23)
4 ADVANCE SETTINGS (page 27)
5 HEX DUMP MODE (page 31)
6 DEFAULT MODE (page 32)
If the Print/Select button and Media feed/Enter button are
held pressed simultaneously for 3 seconds or more with the
OFFLINE screen displayed, the ONLINE MODE screen
appears.
Screen Transition for Settings Mode
OFFLINE
SETTING MENU
ONLINE MODE
SETTING MENU
BASIC SETTINGS
SETTING MENU
I/F SETTINGS
SETTING MENU
ADVANCE SETTINGS
SETTING MENU
HEX DUMP MODE
SETTING MENU
DEFAULT MODE

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Operations
4-1. ONLINE MODE
Select ONLINE MODE.
When one second has passed after the screen appears, the
message shown below scrolls on the lower part of the
screen.
ONLINE MODE
SETTING MENU
Message: Back to ONLINE Mode.
Button name and
button pressing Screen and printer operation
Print/Select Changes to the BASIC SETTINGS
screen
Media feed/Enter Changes to the ONLINE screen
(page 12).
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
Changes to the OFFLINE screen
(page 12).
4-2. BASIC SETTINGS
Select BASIC SETTINGS.
When one second has passed after the screen appears, the
message shown below scrolls on the lower part of the
screen.
BASICSETTINGS
SETTING MENU
Message:CongureBasicSettings.
Button name and
button pressing Screen and printer operation
Print/Select Changes to the I/F SETTINGS
screen (page 23).
Media feed/Enter Changes to the BASIC SETTINGS
screen
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
Changes to the OFFLINE screen
(page 12).
The basic settings comprise 3 types of settings.
1 PRINT SETTINGS
: ADJUST SETTINGS, PRINT SPEED, PRINT
DARKNESS, PRINT OFFSET
2 FONT SETTINGS
: ZERO SLASH, CHARACTER PITCH
3 OP SETTINGS
: OPERATION MODE, SENSOR TYPE, ENERGY
SAVING, AUTO POWER-OFF

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Operations
Screen Transition for Basic Settings
SETTING MENU
BASIC SETTINGS
BASIC SETTINGS
PRINT SETTINGS
ADJUST SETTINGS
PRINT SPEED
PRINT DARKNESS2
PRINT OFFSET
PRINT DARKNESS1
BASIC SETTINGS
OP SETTINGS
OPERATION MODE
SENSOR TYPE
ENERGY SAVING
AUTO POWER-OFF
BASIC SETTINGS
FONT SETTINGS
ZERO SLASH
CHARACTER PITCH
4-2-1. PRINT SETTINGS
Select PRINT SETTINGS.
When one second has passed after the screen appears, the
message shown below scrolls on the lower part of the
screen.
PRINTSETTINGS
BASICSETTINGS
Message:CongurePrintSettings.
Button name and
button pressing Screen and printer operation
Print/Select Changes to the FONT SETTINGS
screen (page 20).
Media feed/Enter Changes to the ADJUST
SETTINGS screen.
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
Changes to the BASIC SETTINGS
screen (page 16)
4-2-1-1 ADJUST SETTINGS
ADJUSTSETTINGS
PRINTSETTINGS
PITCH+0.00
ADJUSTSETTINGS
PRINTSETTINGS
OFFSET +0.00
ADJUSTSETTINGS
PRINTSETTINGS
DARKNESS 50
The settings for this printer are
displayed.
PITCH: Displays the
adjustment settings
for the print position.
OFFSET: Shows the
adjustment settings
for the tear-off/cut
stop position.
DARKNESS: Shows the
adjustment settings
for the print
darkness.
Button name and
button pressing Screen and printer operation
Print/Select Switches “PITCH,” “OFFSET,” and
“DARKNESS.”
Media feed/Enter Changes to the PRINT SPEED
screen (page 18).
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
Changes to the PRINT SETTINGS
screen.
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
+Pressfor3sec.or
more.
Changes to the PRINT SETTINGS
screen.

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Operations
4-2-1-2 PRINT SPEED
PRINTSPEED
PRINTSETTINGS
4
Set the print speed.
Initial value: 4
Setting range: 4 to 6
4: 100 mm/sec. (4 inch/sec.)
5: 125 mm/sec. (5 inch/sec.)
6: 140 mm/sec. (5.6 inch/sec.)
Button name and
button pressing Screen and printer operation
Print/Select Selects the print speed.
Media feed/Enter Changes to the PRINT
DARKNESS 1 screen.
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
Changes to the ADJUST
SETTINGS screen (page 17).
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
+Pressfor3sec.ormore.
Changes to the PRINT
SETTINGS screen (page 17).
4-2-1-3 PRINT DARKNESS 1
PRINT DARKNESS1
PRINT SETTINGS
05 A
Set the print darkness and
darkness range for other than
barcode and 2D codes.
Initial value: 05/A
Setting range:
Print darkness: 01 to 10
The lightest is 01 and the darkest is 10.
A value larger than that for PRINT
DARKNESS 2 cannot be set.
Darknessrange:A(xed)
Button name and
button pressing Screen and printer operation
Print/Select Switches the print darkness and the
darkness range.
Media feed/Enter
The cursor position indicates the print
darkness.
(digit)
•The cursor moves to the
darkness range (alphabetical).
The cursor position indicates the
darkness range.
(alphabetical)
•Changes to the PRINT
DARKNESS 2 screen.
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
The cursor position indicates the print
darkness.
(digit)
•
Changes to the PRINT SPEED
screen.
The cursor position indicates the
darkness range.
(alphabetical)
•The cursor moves to PRINT
DARKNESS (digit).
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
+Pressfor3sec.or
more.
Changes to the PRINT SETTINGS
screen (page 17).
4-2-1-4 PRINT DARKNESS 2
PRINT DARKNESS2
PRINT SETTINGS
05 A
Set the print darkness and
darkness range for the barcodes
and 2D codes.
Initial value: 05/A
Setting range:
Print darkness: 01 to 10
The lightest is 01 and the darkest is 10.
The value less than that for PRINT
DARKNESS 1 cannot be set.
Darkness range: A to B
A is lighter and B is darker.
Button name and
button pressing Screen and printer operation
Print/Select Switches the print darkness and
the darkness range.
Media feed/Enter
The cursor position indicates the
print darkness.
(digit)
•The cursor moves to the
darkness range (alphabetical).
The cursor position indicates the
darkness range.
(alphabetical)
•Changes to the PRINT
OFFSET screen (page 19)
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
The cursor position indicates the
print darkness.
(digit)
•Changes to the PRINT
DARKNESS 1 screen.
The cursor position indicates the
darkness range.
(alphabetical)
•The cursor moves to PRINT
DARKNESS (digit).
Print/Select+
Media feed/Enter
+Pressfor3sec.or
more.
Changes to the PRINT SETTINGS
screen (page 17).