SATO MB400I User manual

MB400i/410i
Direct Thermal
Printer
Operator’s Manual
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© Copyright 2007. 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 International. The materials in this document is
provided for general information and is subject to change
without notice. SATO International assumes no
responsibilities for any errors that may appear.
Warning: This equipment complies with the
requirements in Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class B
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.
SATO International Pte Ltd
438A Alexandra Road
#05-01/02, Alexandra Technopark
Singapore 119967
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.satoworldwide.com
Version: SI-MB40xi-01rA-10-07-OM
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Safety Precautions
As a preventive measure to ensure safe usage of this
machine so as to safeguard against damage to
yourself, other people or property, there are many
display diagrams used in this instruction manual and
on this machine. The displays and their meanings are
illustrated in the following pages. Please take time to
read and understand the content.
If this display and its warning is
ignored, any mishandling could
result in death or serious
injuries.
If this display and its warning is
ignored, any mishandling could
result in serious injuries as well
as damage to properties.
Warning
Attention
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Safety Precautions
Explanation of hazard symbols
The triangle sign means ‘Be
careful’. The content within the triangle
illustrates specific hazards. In this case,
the sign on the left means ‘beware of
electric shock’.
Thecircularsignmeans‘prohibited’.
The content within the circle illustrates a
specific prohibition. In this case the sign
on the left means ‘disassembly
prohibited’.
The black circular sign means
‘must do’. The content within the sign
illustrates specific items that must be
carried out. In this case the sign on the
left means ‘the plug must be unplugged from the
socket’.
Example
Example
Example
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Warnings
Liquids
Do not place any liquids or small metallic objects near
the printer. Should any of these fall into the printer,
immediately turn off the power and contact your
nearest dealer or service center. Continued use
increases the risk of fire or electric shocks.
Foreign Matter
Do not insert or drop metallic or flammable objects
into the openings of the printer (such as outlets for
cables). If this happens, immediately turn off the
power and contact your nearest dealer or service
center. Continued use increases the risk of fire or
electric shocks.
Foreign Matter
Should the printer be dropped or become damaged,
immediately turn off the power and contact your
nearest dealer or service center. Continued use
increases the risk of fire or electric shocks.
Warning
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Warnings
Abnormal Conditions
Continued use of the printer while it is emitting smoke
or strange odors increases the risk of fire or electric
shocks. Immediately turn off the power and contact
your nearest dealer or service center. Do not try to
service the printer by yourself.
Disassembly
Never try to take the unit apart or modify it in any
way. Doing so increases the risk of fire or electric
shocks. Contact your nearest dealer or service center
for repairs.
Battery care
Never try to take apart the battery pack or modify it in
any way. Never expose the battery to direct heat or
fire, or take any actions that may lead to physical
damage. When charging the battery pack, be sure to
use the printer or the specified battery charger.
Warning
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Warnings
Power Supply Precautions
• Use only the specified voltage and use only the
specified battery charger.
• Never use the battery charger with any other battery
pack except for the specified type. Doing so can
rupture the battery, or cause leakage, fire or electric
shocks.
• Never cut, damage or modify the power cord. Also,
never place heavy objects on the power cord or
heat or pull the power cord. Doing so may damage
the cord.
• Should the power cord ever become seriously
damaged (internal wiring exposed or shorted),
contact your nearest dealer or service center for
repair.
• Never modify, excessively bend, twist, or pull the
power cord.
Continued use of the printer in any of the above
situations can lead to increased risks of fire or electric
shocks.
Warning
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Cautions
Location
Do not locate the printer in the area subjected to high
humidity or dew. If dew forms inside the printer,
immediately turn off the printer and do not use it until
all moisture has dried up. Continued use creates the
danger of electric shock or the printer damage.
Power
Do not use wet hands to operate the power switch,
replace the battery pack or unplug the AC adapter or
battery charger. Doing so increases the risk of electric
shock.
Hazardous parts
• The entire thermal head gets very hot after printing.
Avoid touching any part of it when replacing paper
or cleaning the printer.
• Do not try to replace the thermal head by yourself.
• The cutter contains a blade, so be careful not to get
cut by the sharp blade.
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Warnings
Replacing the Battery Pack
• Use only specified replacement battery packs.
• Make sure to install the pack in the correct direction
to avoid the danger of injury or damage to
surrounding areas.
• To replace small-size rechargeable (Lithium ion)
batteries, seal the old battery pack with tape and
ask our sales representative or service center about
disposal methods. Do not place the battery pack
together with other batteries such as dry batteries.
Long periods of non usage
If you have no plan to use the printer for a long time,
remove the battery pack from the printer and unplug
the AC adapter from the wall outlet if you were using
the AC adapter as the power source.
Maintenance and Cleaning
For safe maintenance or cleaning of the printer, make
sure to remove the battery pack and the AC adapter
from the printer if you were using the AC adapter as
the power source.
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Other Precautions
Avoid placement in extreme temperatures
Do not place the printer in highly humid areas or at
outside the -15°C to 50°C temperature range.
When the printer is being transported...
The normal vibration encountered during
transportation is acceptable, but avoid dropping the
printer or exposing it to extreme vibrations.
Do not disassemble or modify the printer
The printer has high-precision components inside
requiring fine adjustments.
Use only the specified cables
Special cables are required to connect to external
equipment through the external input terminals.
Contact your nearest dealer or service center if
necessary.
Use only specified options
Do not use a device not specified as option.
Use the specified paper
Use the specified paper to avoid printing errors and to
avoid damaging the print head.
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