SATO M-8485Se Series Use and care manual

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“Se” Applicator
Print Engines
Operator and Technical
Reference Manual
M-8459Se, M-8460Se, M-8485Se
M-8490Se

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SATO America, Inc.
10350-A Nations Ford Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28273
MainPhone:[phone]
Technical SupportHotline:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
© Copyright 2000, 2001
SATO America, Inc.
Warning: This equipment complies with the requirements in Part 15 of
FCC rules for a Class A computing device. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV
reception requiring the operator to take whatever steps are necessary to
correct the interference.
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or issued
to third parties in any form whatsoever without the express permission of
SATO America, Inc. The materials in this document is provided for general
information and is subject to change without notice. SATO America, Inc.
assumes no responibilities for any errors that may appear.

PREFACE
“Se” PRINT ENGINE OPERATOR’S MANUAL
The Operator’s Manual for the “Se” Print Engine Family contains basic information
about the printer such as setup, installation, cleaning and maintenance. It also
contains complete instructions on how to use the operator panel to configure the
printer. The following is a brief description of each section in this manual.
SECTION 1. PRINTER OVERVIEW
•This section contains a discussion of the printer specifications and optional
features.
SECTION 2. INSTALLATION
•This section contains instructions on how to set up the printer and load the
labels and ribbon.
SECTION 3. CONFIGURATION
•This section contains information on using the operator panel and switch
panels to configure the printer.
SECTION 4. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
•This section contains instructions on how to clean and maintain the printer.
SECTION 5. PROGRAMMING
•This section introduces the SATO Programming Language. It contains the
commands that are used with the printer to produce labels with bar codes,
alphanumeric data and graphics.
SECTION 6. INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS
•This section contains the printer’s interface specifications, which include
detailed information on how to properly interface your printer to the host
system.
SECTION 7. TROUBLESHOOTING
•This section contains troubleshooting procedures to follow in the event you
have printer problems.
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APPENDICES
•APPENDIX A: Command Code Quick Reference
•APPENDIX B: Bar Code Specifications
•APPENDIX C: Custom Characters and Graphics
•APPENDIX D: Optional Features
•APPENDIX E: Custom Protocol Command Codes
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. PRINTER OVERVIEW
Introduction ..............................1-1
General Printer Specifications .....................1-2
SECTION 2. INSTALLATION
Introduction ..............................2-1
Dimensions ...............................2-2
Component Names ...........................2-3
Rear Panel ...............................2-4
Switches and Sensors..........................2-5
Media Loading .............................2-6
Adjusting the Label Sensor .......................2-9
Operator Panel .............................2-11
DIP Switch Panel ............................2-12
SECTION 3. CONFIGURATION
Printer DIP Switch Configuration....................3-1
Default Settings ............................3-6
Potentiometer Adjustments.......................3-7
LCD Panel Printer Configuration ....................3-9
Normal Mode............................3-10
Advanced Mode ..........................3-12
Card Mode ...........................3-15
Service Mode ..........................3-18
Counter Mode .........................3-22
Test Print Mode ..........................3-24
Default Setting mode ........................3-25
Clear Non-Standard Protocol Codes ................3-25
Download User Defined Protocol Codes ..............3-26
Hex Dump Mode ..........................3-27
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