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    PN9001122 Barcode Printer MB200 User ’ s Guide[...]

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    Page 2 PN9001113 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of t he SA TO MB200 barcode printer . This manual he lps first time user s understand the bas ics of the printe r in a short period o f time. T o get the most out of the f unctions of the pr inter , p lease read this manu al carefully . Wa r n i n g ! 1. This manual ma y not be reproduced wh[...]

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    PN9001113 Page 3 Features of MB200 With a compact and ligh tweight body and high perf ormance, this print er prints barcod es clearly on var ious types of ther - mal paper. • Excellent P rinting Perfo rmance Not only do es this printe r print barco des clearl y , but it can also e nlarge and prin t various typ es of fonts in a free layout. • Du[...]

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    Page 4 PN9001113 T able of Conten ts 1. Safety Pre cautions ............ ................ ................ ........... 5 Markings and Symbols....................... ...................... 5 Precauti ons in Use ......... ................ ................ ......... 13 2. Unpacking ............ ................ ................ ............... .......[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 5 1 Safety Prec autions 1. Safety Precautions In this sectio n, safety pr ecautions abo ut printer op eration are explained to ensure pr oper care an d usage. Make s ure to read these carefully be fore using your printer . Markings and Symbols The followi ng symbols or markings are used in thi s User’s Guide and on th e printer so [...]

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    Page 6 PN9001122 1 Safety Prec autions Symbol example The triangle ( ) indicates something you should take absolute care wh en doing. The cautions are indicated within the symbol. The symbol on the left indicates caution with electric shock. A diagonal line within a circle ( ) indicates something you should not do. The symbol on the left indicates [...]

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    PN9001122 Page 7 1 Safety Prec autions Wa rn i n g ! Liquids Do not place any containers wit h water or chemicals, such as flower vases or cups , as well as small metal lic objects near the printer . If any of these should fall into the printer , immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest dealer or se rvice center . Continued use creat[...]

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    Page 8 PN9001122 1 Safety Prec autions Abnormal Conditions Continued use of the printer while it is emitting smoke or a strange odor , creates the danger of fire or electrical shock. Immediately t urn off the power and contact your nearest d ealer or service center for repairs. Do not try to servi ce the printer by yourself. Disassembly Never try t[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 9 1 Safety Prec autions AC Adapter / Battery Charger (Optional) • Use only the specified voltage. Using a dif f erent voltage may create the danger of fire or electrical shock. • Never use the battery charger with any ot her battery pack except for the specified one. Doing so can rupture the battery , cause leakage, fi re or elec[...]

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    Page 10 PN9001122 1 Safety Prec autions Caution! Location Do not locate the printer in areas subje cted to high humidity or condensation. If condensat ion forms inside the printer , immediately turn of f the power and do not use it until it has dried out. Continued use creates the danger of electrical shock. Power Never operate the power switch, re[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 11 1 Safety Prec autions Thermal Head and Stepping Motor • The thermal head gets very hot after prin ting. T ake care when replacing labels after printed and when cleaning to avoid b urn. • T ouching the edge of the thermal head with bare hands may cause injury . T ake care when replacing labels or cleaning to avoid injury . • [...]

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    Page 12 PN9001122 1 Safety Prec autions Replacin g the Battery Pa ck • Use only the specified battery pack. • When replacing the battery pack, make sure to install the pack with the p oles (+) and (–) facing the correct direction. Inco rrectly replacing the battery can rupture the battery and create t he danger of injury or damage to surround[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 13 1 Safety Prec autions Precautions in Use Do not place the printer in hot o r cold places. The operation temperatur e range is within 5 ° C to 40 ° C. Do not place it in areas with high humidity or temperat ure out of the operation range. Do not drop the printer or subject it to impact or vibrations. The printer can handle normal[...]

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    Page 14 PN9001122 2 Unpacking 2. Unpacking After openi ng the box, make sure that all the print er’s accessorie s are includ ed. If there are any ac cessories missing, co ntact your nearest dealer or service center . User’s Guide Printer Battery pa ck * The shap e of the protector pa ds to hold the printer in place may di ffer from th e picture[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 15 3 Part Names 3. Part Names Label exit Cover Open/ Close lever Dispenser un it Dispense / Continuous switch lev er Power switch Protectiv e case Interfac e connector (RS- 232C) Interfac e cover Belt hook DC input jack cap DC input jack Cutter Front cove r[...]

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    Page 16 PN9001122 3 Part Names * See “Referen ce” on page 41 for othe r optional parts . IrDA angle lever Battery cove r Label gui de (Right) Label widt h scale Label guide (Le ft) Status indicator (LED) Print key Feed key IrDA filter[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 17 3 Part Names Name and Function of Operating Parts Interface connector (RS- 232C): For connection to a computer . Interface c over: Covers the interface connector . Front cover: Open to position labels. Cover Open/Close lever: Opens and closes the front cover . Cutter: Cuts printed labels. IrDA adjustment lever: Changes the angle o[...]

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    Page 18 PN9001122 4 Before Sta rting 4. Before Starting Charging the Battery Pack Place the battery pack on t he battery charger (optional) to charge it. (1) Plug one end of the power cord into the batt ery charger and the other end into the wall outlet. (2) Place the battery pack on th e battery charger and slide it in th e direction of the arrow [...]

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    PN9001122 Page 19 4 Before Sta rting Notice • If the indicator on the charger does not light up, make sure that the battery pack is firmly attache d to the charger . The battery may not charge, if not fir mly attached. • When an already charged batter y pack has been attached on the charger , the indicator on the charger turns on once and then [...]

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    Page 20 PN9001122 4 Before Sta rting Installing and removing the Battery Pack * Remove the Protection case. (1) Place your finger on the battery cover ribbed area, and sl ide it as far as it will move in the di rection of the arrow . (2) After releasing the battery cover lock, open the battery cove r in the direction of the arrow . (3) Insert the b[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 21 4 Before Sta rting (4) When removing the battery , place your finger into the no tch on the battery and pull the bat tery out. * Make sure to turn the power off before removing or repl acing the bat tery . When the power is tur ned off, t he status indicator li ghts up in green. Do not remove the batter y while the indicator light[...]

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    Page 22 PN9001122 4 Before Sta rting Using the AC Adapter Plug the specified AC Adapter (optiona l) into the printer . (1) T ake off the DC input jack cap, and plug the AC adapter into the DC input jack. (2) Plug the AC adapter into the out let. * Always turn of f the printer when unplugging th e AC adapter or DC output jack, or when cutting of f t[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 23 4 Before Sta rting Loading Labels The method of loading labels may vary depending on th e print mode. * Remove the Protection case. (1) Place your fingers on the open cover ribbed area, and slide the cover Open/Close lever in the direction of the arrow . * Slide the Open/Close lever until the mark on the lever i s covered. (2) Whe[...]

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    Page 24 PN9001122 4 Before Sta rting (3) Place the label roll on the spindle on the open cover side. * When inserting the label roll, make sure to press down the label core to prevent the labels from raveling out. * When removing remaining labe ls, insert your finger in the label core and remove the label with the core to prevent the labels from ra[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 25 4 Before Sta rting First perform steps 1 through 5 on pages 23 and 24 (Continuous mode) (1) Pick the Dispense/Continuous switch lever from both sides, and slide the Dispense unit to the direction of the arrow . * Leave more than 30mm of the label out for the Dispense mode. * Slide the Dispenser unit until it is set in place. * Alw[...]

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    Page 26 PN9001122 4 Before Sta rting Changing Roll Width (1) Check the width of the roll. Set the label guide scale to the width of t he label, and slide until it overlaps. (2) Roll the label guide clockwise and secure it in position. When rolling, hold the place on the label guide indica ted in the illustrati on nearby . * Perform steps 1 and 2 wh[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 27 5 T urning the Power on and off 5. T urning the Power on and off After preparat ions, turn on the power . (1) Slide the power switch t o ON, and the status indicator lights up in green. (2) Slide the power switch to OFF and the status indicator goes of f.[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 28 6 Starting the Printer 6. Starting the Printer There are two modes for printing : the Continuous mode and the Dispense mode. T est printing and On-l ine printing can be done on both mo des. Continuous Printing Dispense Printing T est Printing Continuous Printing Dispense Printing Continuous Printing Dispense Printing On-line Print[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 29 6 Starting the Printer Procedures for Online Operation Normal Printing Mode The status indicator during the Normal Pr inting mode is as shown on the table below Action Status (LED) Normal Printing Mod e On (Green) On-line On (Green) Off-line Of f Power ON On-line Off-line Power Print key Print key Feed key Label Feeder[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 30 6 Starting the Printer T est Printing Mode (Feed key + Power ON) The status indicato r during the T e st Printing mode is as shown on the table below Action Status (LED) Starting T est Print Mode ON (Orange) T est Print Mode Blinking (Green) T est Print Mode (printing) On (Green) Suspension Of f Start test printing Te s t P r i n [...]

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    PN9001122 Page 31 6 Starting the Printer On-line Oper ation Before starting on-line operat ions, follow the directions below . Put on the interface protector (optional) * When using the inte rface cable, use the specified cables and interface pro tector . 1. T ake off the int erface connector cover . 2. Peel off the tape seal on the int erface prot[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 32 6 Starting the Printer 4. Set the interface cable. 5. T ighten screw A. 6. Fit the prot ector cover as ind icated. * When the cable is thin, place the jut the other way around. 7. T ighten screw B. * Be sure to secure the interface cable from touching the battery cover when opening it. Setting up the DIP switch * The DIP switch is[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 33 6 Starting the Printer Settings for the DIP Switch DIP Switc h (DSW1) • Make sure the power is turned off before set ting up the DIP switch. * Unless directed otherwise, do not change the setup. Switch No. Functio n Initial Factory Default Setting 1-1 1-2 1-3 Interface Setup DSW1-1 OFF DSW1-2 OFF DSW1-3 OFF 1-4 Unavailable for u[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 34 6 Starting the Printer DIP Switc h 2 (DSW2) • Make sure the power is turned off before set ting up the DIP Switch. DIP Switc h 3 (DSW3) Unavailable for use • Make sure the power is turned off before set ting up the DIP Switch. * Unless directed otherwise, do not change the setup. Switch No. Function Initial Factory Default Set[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 35 6 Starting the Printer IrDA Adjustment Lever By adjusting the angle of the lever , the angle of the IrDA r eceiving element can be changed. (1) Use the rib of the lever to adjust the sett ing. IrDA filter * Check the set position by where the IrDA adjustment lever is facing.[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 36 6 Starting the Printer • The IrDA allowable distan ce is 15 to 20 cms at the maximum. * V aries from the environment where printer is used. Under direct sunlight or strong lighti ng, it may not be possible to make IrDA transmittal. Should this happen, co ver the IrDA filt er to interrupt th e light, or bring the IrDA filters to [...]

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    PN9001122 Page 37 6 Starting the Printer T est Printing Mode (1) Press the power switch to ON while pressing the Feed key to turn to the T est mode. T o start test printing, pr ess the Feed key again. (2) Check the following after the test printing: * Is the thermal head of f or in place ? * Is the printing in good condition ? During test printing,[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 38 7 T rouble Shooting 7. T rouble Shooting The status of the printer is indicated on the status indica tor . Abnormalities of the statu s is indicated as below . T o solve the problems, follow the directions in the tab le. Status (LED) Mode Details Orange All modes Low batter y Red / oran ge (blink ing) On-line Buffer o ver Red Afte[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 39 7 T rouble Shooting The power will automatically be tur ned off 30 se conds before low battery is indicated. Make sure the power is of f before removing the battery pack, and recharge the battery . * Consult your local dealer or Cust omer Service Center . Cause Solution Battery isn’t fu ll Recharge the ba tteries 1.Received data[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 40 8 Daily Maintenance 8. Daily Maintenance After pressing the power key to turn the print er off and removing the battery pack, follo w the directions below . Cleaning the Th ermal Head (1) Open the cover by sliding the cover open/close lever . (2) Wipe clean with cloth and alcohol. * Do not use thinners, ben zene, or kerosene. Clea[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 41 9 Reference 9. Reference Options User options Battery pack (one included) T o use as back up. Battery charger T o recharge battery pack. AC adap ter for printer Use the adapter to supply po wer from a househol d electrical outlet (1 15V AC). Connect the DC output jack of the adapt er to the print er . Caution • Always use the sp[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 42 9 Reference Shock absorbing / Splash-proof case (with shoulder belt) Makes carrying the printer easy . RS232C cable Connects the printer to computer s and handy terminals. Interface protector Protects the RS-232C plug from sh ock and pressure when carrying. Factory Inst alled Options Short range radio unit T o use when communicati[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 43 9 Reference Non-separated Labels Use to print on labels without the adhe sive. Printing (1) Follow directions on the Continuous mode from step 1 to 5 on page 23 and 24. (2) Follow step 1 of the directions o n the Dispense mo de on page 25. (3) Pick up the corner of the sheet and pull upward. The label will cut along the perforate [...]

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    PN9001122 Page 44 9 Reference When the next printing is not performed (1) Press the Print key while on-line, and turn the printer of f-line (2) Press the Feed key and f orward the sheet . (3) When the sheet stops, cut along the perforated line. (4) Press the Print key and go back to on-line status. Feed key Print key[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 45 9 Reference Ordering Repairs • Always attach to the printer a sample of the defective pri nt and note the functional prob lem before sending it out when requesting for rep airs. • After repairs have b een made, you may be asked t o recover the format of the printe r by yourself.[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 46 9 Reference Basic Specifications Items Details Printing System Thermal Head Density 8 Heads/mm Maximum Printi ng Size Wi dth 48mm X Pitch 15 6mm Printing Spee d Max. 62.5mm/se c. (may vary from environme nt and printing rate) Size and W eight Printer : W94 mm X D 120mm X H 64mm (excluding the belt clip) Weigh s under 430g (with ba[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 47 9 Reference Font Magnifica tion X 1 – 6 Character ro tation 0 ° , 90 ° , 180 ° , 270 ° Font Sato standa rd font : X21, X22, X23, Kanji 16 X 16, 22 X 22, 24 X 24 Kaku Gothic (JIIS First/ Second sta ndard) Barcode JAN8/13, UPC-E/UPC-A, Codabar , CODE39, CODE 93, COD E128, INTERLEA VED 2 of 5, Customer Bar C ode V ertical Barco[...]

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    PN9001122 Page 48 9 Reference Service T o ensure that our products are used at their best, we provide repair and maintenance services through a network of au thorized SA TO Service Center s or factory direct. Please contact SA T O T echnical Support via the following for instructions on ret urning units for repair . Email: techsupport@satoamerica. [...]

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    PN 9 00 1 1 22 SA T O America, Inc. 10350A Nations Ford Road Charlotte NC 28 273 www .satoamerica .com[...]