SATO MB 200i User manual

Operator Manual
For printer model:
MB200i
www.satoamerica.com
PN: 9001144C
Read this Operator Manual before and during usage of the above product.
Keep this document handy for future reference.

PN: 9001144C
SATO America, Inc.
10350A Nations Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28273
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MB200i Operator Manual
Table of Contents
Technical Data ....................................................................................1 - 1
Basic Specifications.....................................................................................................1 - 2
Optional Accessories .............................................................................................................. 1 - 9
Power Items ............................................................................................................................ 1 - 9
Portability enhancements...................................................................................................... 1 - 11
Connectivity options.............................................................................................................. 1 - 13
Overview..............................................................................................2 - 1
Overview......................................................................................................................2 - 2
Product Features .................................................................................................................... 2 - 2
Bluetooth/Wireless Communication ........................................................................................ 2 - 2
Safety Precautions.................................................................................................................. 2 - 3
Setup....................................................................................................3 - 1
Setup ...........................................................................................................................3 - 2
Unpacking the printer.............................................................................................................. 3 - 2
Part Names ............................................................................................................................. 3 - 3
Functions of various parts....................................................................................................... 3 - 5
Charging the battery pack with a charger ............................................................................... 3 - 6
Charging the battery pack with the printer .............................................................................. 3 - 7
Using the battery pack ............................................................................................................ 3 - 8
Using the optional AC Adapter for power.............................................................................. 3 - 10
Loading the label roll (Continuous mode) ............................................................................. 3 - 11
Loading the label roll (Dispense mode) ................................................................................ 3 - 13
Operation and Configuration...............................................................4 - 1
Operation and Configuration .......................................................................................4 - 2
Turning the Printer On or Off .................................................................................................. 4 - 2
Turning the printer On............................................................................................................. 4 - 2
Turning the printer Off............................................................................................................. 4 - 2
Setting the DIP Switches ........................................................................................................ 4 - 3
Performing a Test Print ........................................................................................................... 4 - 4
Printing via the RS-232C Interface ......................................................................................... 4 - 6
Basic Specifications for RS-232C Interface ............................................................................ 4 - 6
Input and Output Signals ........................................................................................................ 4 - 7
Printing via the IrDA Interface ................................................................................................. 4 - 7
Printing via the Optional Wireless LAN Interface .................................................................... 4 - 8
Printing via the Optional Bluetooth Interface........................................................................... 4 - 8
Optional LCD screen............................................................................................................. 4 - 10
Adjusting Display Contrast.................................................................................................... 4 - 10
Printer Configuration ............................................................................................................. 4 - 11
Configuration Modes............................................................................................................. 4 - 13
Normal Mode ........................................................................................................................ 4 - 13
Label Sensor Selection ......................................................................................................... 4 - 14
Dispense Mode ..................................................................................................................... 4 - 15
Download Mode .................................................................................................................... 4 - 16

MB200i Operator Manual
Font Download Mode............................................................................................................ 4 - 18
Online Command Mode........................................................................................................ 4 - 20
CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) Mode............................................................................... 4 - 21
Sleep & Auto-Off Mode......................................................................................................... 4 - 22
Printing Procedure ................................................................................................................ 4 - 23
Adjusting printing for linerless labels .................................................................................... 4 - 24
Choosing the Label Dispensing Mode .................................................................................. 4 - 25
Configuring Dispense Mode ................................................................................................. 4 - 25
Other Printer Modes ............................................................................................................. 4 - 26
Normal Mode ........................................................................................................................ 4 - 27
Test Print Mode .................................................................................................................... 4 - 27
Head Check Setting Mode.................................................................................................... 4 - 29
Online Command Compatibility Mode .................................................................................. 4 - 29
Offset Configuration via Programming.................................................................................. 4 - 30
Operating Modes .................................................................................5 - 1
Operating Modes.........................................................................................................5 - 2
Enabling and Disabling Special Functions.............................................................................. 5 - 2
Cleaning and Maintenance..................................................................6 - 1
Cleaning and Maintenance..........................................................................................6 - 2
Cleaning the Print Head.......................................................................................................... 6 - 2
Cleaning the Platen and Dispenser Roller.............................................................................. 6 - 3
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................7 - 1
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................7 - 2
What To Do In Case Of... ....................................................................................................... 7 - 2
Error Indicators ....................................................................................................................... 7 - 3
LCD Error Messages (WLAN Model Only) ............................................................................. 7 - 5
SATO Contacts ....................................................................................8 - 1
SATO Group of Companies ........................................................................................8 - 2

Unit 1: Technical Data
MB200i Operator Manual Page 1-1
TECHNICAL DATA
• Basic Specifications