Page 2 - ii; This equipment complies with the; SATO
ii © Copyright 2005. 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 Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd . The materials in this document is provided for general information and is subject to change without no...
Page 3 - iii; Safety Precautions; Warning
iii 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 fol...
Page 4 - iv; Explanation of hazard symbols; The triangle sign means ‘Be; Example
iv 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’. The circular sign means ‘prohibited’. The content within the circle illustrates...
Page 5 - Warnings; Liquids
v 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 inse...
Page 6 - Abnormal Conditions
vi 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 t...
Page 7 - vii; Power Supply Precautions; • Use only the specified voltage and use only the
vii 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, dama...
Page 8 - viii; Cautions; Location; • The entire thermal head gets very hot after printing.
viii 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 ...
Page 9 - ix; Replacing the Battery Pack
ix 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 ta...
Page 10 - Other Precautions; Avoid placement in extreme temperatures; Do not use a device not specified as option.; Use the specified paper
x 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 ...
Page 11 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions ............................................. iiiExplanation of hazard symbols .......................... ivWarnings ............................................................ vCautions ............................................................. viiiReplaci...
Page 12 - Basic Specifications and Optional Accesso-
2 Interface Specifications ....................... 4-1 Cleaning and Maintenance ................... 5-1 Cleaning the Print Head ..................................... 5-1Cleaning the Platen and Peel Roller ................... 5-2 Troubleshooting .................................... 6-1 Basic Specific...
Page 13 - Introduction; INTRODUCTION; barcode printer in a short time.; * All information herein was correct at the time of this
Introduction 1-1 1 INTRODUCTION This manual is intended to familiarize you with the basic features and operation of the MB200/201 i barcode printer in a short time. Key features: • High speed CPU and printing speed• Long battery life• Supports Infrared, RS232 and Bluetooth I/O• Durable and rugged de...
Page 14 - Notes on Bluetooth/Wireless Communication; fixed to this product; Before using the wireless LAN interface,
Introduction 1-2 Notes on Bluetooth/Wireless Communication Compliance Statement This product has been certified for compliance with the relevant radio interference regulations of your country or region. To ensure continued compliance, do not: • Disassemble or modify this product• Remove the certific...
Page 15 - Setup; SETUP; Unpacking the printer
Setup 2-1 2 SETUP Unpacking the printer Notes: The printer is shipped with an integrated belt holder. Cushioning material may vary for different regions. An external battery charger is available separately but is a standard item in the Starter kit . If any component shown here is missing, contact yo...
Page 16 - Part Names
Setup 2-2 Part Names MB20xi A6.book Page 2 Friday, May 27, 2005 5:12 PM
Page 18 - Functions of various parts
Setup 2-4 Functions of various parts RS-232C Interface Allows connection to a computer or handy terminal Label guide Set to meet the sizeof the label used RS-232C cover Protects the RS-232C connector from dust and damage Label guide adjust dial Allows adjustment of the label guide to fit the width o...
Page 19 - Charging the battery pack with a charger; Connect the charger to the; The CHARGE lamp lights red
Setup 2-5 Charging the battery pack with a charger If your printer comes with the optional battery charger, you can use it to charge the supplied battery pack. Follow the steps below: 1. Connect the charger to the wall outlet and turn on the power. The POWER lamp lights red. 2. Align the battery pac...
Page 20 - Charging Time
Setup 2-6 Notes: • If the POWER lamp does not light when you turn on the power, check the power cord connection. • If the CHARGE lamp does not light at the start of charging, make sure the battery pack is firmly mounted into the charger. Poor mounting of the battery pack may result in faulty chargin...
Page 21 - Charging the battery pack with the printer; Remove the cover of the
Setup 2-7 Charging the battery pack with the printer If your printer comes with the optional AC adapter, the printer can be used to charge the supplied battery pack. Follow the steps below: 1. Remove the cover of the printer’s DC input jack and connect the AC adapter’s DC output terminal to it. 2. C...
Page 22 - Using the battery pack; Insertion; Unlatch the battery; Removal
Setup 2-8 Using the battery pack Turn the printer off before removing or replacing the battery. Insertion 1. Unlatch the battery compartment cover. 2. Align the battery pack so that its metal terminals are facing forward. Insert the battery pack while pressing and holding the gray hook. Close the ba...
Page 23 - Notes
Setup 2-9 Using the battery pack (cont’d) Notes Remove the battery pack only when the STATUS LED is OFF. When the printer is turned off, the STATUS LED goes off. Do not remove the battery while the STATUS LED is on. Otherwise, the information stored in the printer may not be updated. MB20xi A6.book ...
Page 24 - Using the optional AC Adapter for power
Setup 2-10 Using the optional AC Adapter for power If your printer comes with the optional AC adapter, the printer can be operated on AC power instead of the supplied battery pack. Follow the steps below: 1. Remove the cover of the printer’s DC input jack and connect the AC adapter’s DC output termi...
Page 26 - Installing the label roll; Make sure you can see the
Setup 2-12 Installing the label roll The method of installing label media varies with your choice of the two possible print modes—’continuous’ or ‘dispense’ mode. 1. Make sure you can see the red platen roller. If not, slide the dispenser unit down, by lifting its top edge upwards at the two arrow m...
Page 27 - Lift up the label guide adjust; * When replacing a label roll; Close the cover after confirming that the leading
Setup 2-13 Installing the label roll (cont’d) 3. Lift up the label guide adjust dial cover and turn the dial till the label guides press loosely against label roll. Turn the label roll lightly bythe hand and confirm that itrotates smoothly. Otherwise paper may not be fed correctly during operation. ...
Page 28 - This step is
Setup 2-14 Installing the label roll (cont’d) For operating in the Dispense mode, the following label loading procedures apply. 1. Make sure you can see the red platen roller. If not, slide the dispenser unit down, by lifting its top edge upwards at the two arrow marks. Now push the dark gray Cover ...
Page 29 - Insert the label roll into; * When replacing a label
Setup 2-15 Installing the label roll (cont’d) 3. Insert the label roll into the printer. Make sure the first label emerges from the bottom (not top) of the roll. 4. Lift up the label guide adjust dial cover and turn the dial till the label guides press loosely against label roll. Turn the label roll...
Page 30 - Close the cover after
Setup 2-16 Installing the label roll (cont’d) 3. Close the cover after confirming that the leading edge of the label is outside the printer by at least 10 mm. * When using non- separate labels, press the FEED button to feed a piece of label and pull the label upward to cut it along the perforation. ...
Page 31 - Operation and Configuration; OPERATION AND; Turning the printer ON
Operation and Configuration 3-1 3 OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION After setting up the printer and label roll in Section 2, you can now operate the printer properly. Turning the printer ON Press and hold thePOWER button. When theSTATUS LED lightsgreen, release the button Turning the printer OFF Press an...
Page 32 - Performing a Test Print; A low battery condition may affect the print quality.
Operation and Configuration 3-2 Performing a Test Print Users can perform test prints to evaluate the print quality and also diagnose problems. 1. Set the printer DIP switch for Test Print mode as shown on pages 4-2/4-3. 2. Press the POWER button while pressing and holding down the FEED button. The ...
Page 33 - Printing via the RS-232C Interface; Plug the other end of the RS-232C cable to the
Operation and Configuration 3-3 Printing via the RS-232C Interface Use the following procedure to print by connecting to a computer or a handy terminal through an RS-232C cable option. 1. Locate the RS-232C interface port cover and lift it up to expose the port. 2. Plug one end of the RS- 232C cable...
Page 34 - Printing via the IrDA Interface; Place the printer 20 cm away from the IrDA port of
Operation and Configuration 3-4 Printing via the IrDA Interface Use the following procedure to print through IrDA interface. 1. Place the printer 20 cm away from the IrDA port of the computer or handy terminal. Adjust the printer position so that the center of its IrDA filter projects a 30° conical ...
Page 35 - Printing via the Wireless LAN Interface; ) Setup a connection to the Wireless Network; and; security settings; . Refer to your MIS personnel for; Note
Operation and Configuration 3-5 Printing via the Wireless LAN Interface To print using the Wireless LAN MB200/201i, you need to have a properly configured wireless LAN set up. The next step is to configure the MB200/201i to share the same network settings in order to establish communication. 1) Chec...
Page 36 - Printing via the Bluetooth Interface; ) Synchronize Bluetooth settings; Authentication; settings. Refer to the instruction manual of the
Operation and Configuration 3-6 Printing via the Bluetooth Interface To print using the Bluetooth-enabled version of MB200/201i, you need to have a bluetooth-enabled computing device. Two more steps are required. 1) Check the DIP Switches: The printer ’s DIP switches are factory set for bluetooth op...
Page 37 - Optional LCD screen; Three-segment indicator to indicate; Test Print indicator:; Appears in Test Print mode.
Operation and Configuration 3-7 Optional LCD screen The Wireless LAN version of the printer is factory-fitted with a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). The screen can display the following information: Battery strength: Three-segment indicator. When all segments are lit, voltage level is greater than 8.0...
Page 38 - Displays the following:; Various status messages; Messages such as Adhoc; Adjusting Display Contrast
Operation and Configuration 3-8 Optional LCD screen (cont’d) Two-line text display: Displays the following: 1) Various status messages : Firmware version, Online mode, Offline mode, labels remaining in print queue, Test Print status, Default Setting, Complete, Factory Clear, Press Feed Key, Press Pr...
Page 39 - Printing Procedure; Make sure the host; • The number of sheets you can print is determined
Operation and Configuration 3-9 Printing Procedure After the proper setup and basic configuration procedures, you are ready to print to the MB200/201i. 1. Make sure the host computer is ready to transmit data, and ensure that the STATUS LED is lit. (Press the PRINT button to take the printer ONLINE)...
Page 40 - Adjusting printing for Non-separate labels; Interrupt printing on the
Operation and Configuration 3-10 Adjusting printing for Non-separate labels When printing on a continuous label roll (non-separate), if you tear off a label at the wrong place, proceed as follows. 1. Interrupt printing on the computer, or by pressing the PRINT key in the ONLINE state to take the pri...
Page 41 - Choosing the Label Dispensing mode; You can choose to dispense labels in; Continuous; Dispense Mode; printing and online printing are available.; You can select; Dispense mode; labels by using the printer setting tool.
Operation and Configuration 3-11 Choosing the Label Dispensing mode You can choose to dispense labels in Continuous Mode and Dispense Mode . In either mode, test printing and online printing are available. You can select Dispense mode for non-separate labels by using the printer setting tool. MB20xi...
Page 42 - Configuring Dispense mode; Dispense Mode can be set to Auto Print or Manual; ONLY; when the STATUS LED is a steady green light.
Operation and Configuration 3-12 Configuring Dispense mode Dispense Mode can be set to Auto Print or Manual Print, as described below. To switch between Auto or Manual Print for the Dispense Mode, set the DIP switches and then hold down the PRINT or FEED button when turning the printer ON. The new s...
Page 43 - Other Printer Modes; Available printer modes include; Head Check Setting; Online Command Setting
Operation and Configuration 3-13 Other Printer Modes Available printer modes include Normal, Test Print, Head Check Setting and Online Command Setting mode. Normal mode Note: The Battery indicator (only available on the Bluetooth/WLAN model) remains lit even when the printer is OFFLINE. During the S...
Page 44 - Test Print Mode
Operation and Configuration 3-14 Printer modes (cont’d) Test Print Mode Enter Test Print mode as shown, by using the FEED and POWER buttons. STATUS LED behaviour in Test Print Mode Operational State STATUS LED LED Action ENTERING TEST PRINT MODE Orange Steady START OF TEST PRINT Green Blinks DURING ...
Page 45 - Head Check Setting Mode; and the; barcode print area
Operation and Configuration 3-15 Printer modes (cont’d) Head Check Setting Mode Head checking can be applied to one of two areas: the normal print area and the barcode print area . To specify the area subjected to a head check, follow the settings in the table below: You can check the current settin...
Page 46 - Online Command Compatibility Mode; when the STATUS LED is a; Setting Online Command compatibility
Operation and Configuration 3-16 Printer modes (cont’d) Online Command Compatibility Mode The printer can be set for compatibility with SBPL commands or with the older MB200 commands. You can check the current setting with a test printout as described in “Performing a Test Print” on page 2. When set...
Page 47 - Offset Configuration via Programming
Operation and Configuration 3-17 Offset Configuration via Programming The following offset adjustments for the MB200/201i printer are usually unnecessary. Almost all adjustments are electrical in nature due to the printer’s advanced self aligning and balancing design features. However, if you need t...
Page 49 - Interface Specifications; INTERFACE; DIP Switch
Interface Specifications 4-1 4 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Through a combination of DIP switch settings and turning the printer ON with certain buttons held down, you can enable or disable special functions/features. DIP Switch Other required settings 1 2 3 4 OFF OFF ON OFF Power ON with Cover Open, Pr...
Page 53 - Cleaning and Maintenance; CLEANING AND; Cleaning the Print Head
Cleaning and Maintenance 5- 1 5 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE By cleaning and maintaining the printer regularly, you will prolong its durability and reliability, and also reduce the inconvenience of unnecessary malfunctions. Perform the following procedures regularly after turning the printer OFF and rem...
Page 54 - Cleaning the Platen and Peel Roller
Cleaning and Maintenance 5-2 Cleaning the Platen and Peel Roller Users can perform test prints to evaluate the print quality and also diagnose problems. Slide the Cover Open/Close lever to release the cover. If the lever is not accessible, first slide thedispenser unit away by lifting the top edge w...
Page 55 - Troubleshooting; TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting 6-1 6 TROUBLESHOOTING When you experience any problems operating the printer, refer to the following tables. What to do in case of... Print Fault Cause Remedy Smudged printing 1. Print head is dirty2. Roller is dirty 1. Clean the print head2. Clean the platen and dispense roller (See...
Page 59 - Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories; BASIC SPECIFICATIONS &; Basic Specifications; Attribute
Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories 7-1 7 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS & OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Basic Specifications Attribute Description Printing system Direct Thermal printing system Head density 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) Maximum print area 48 mm (width) x 160 mm (pitch) Print speed 103 mm/s max....
Page 60 - Paper thickness
Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories 7-2 Paper thickness 0.064 ~ 0.190 mm (use only SATO-certified paper). Shape of paper Roll paper: Wound with surface outMaximum diameter: 57.5 mm Label size (Liner sheet and eye mark pitch) Width: 25.4 to 55 mm (28.4 to 57.5 mm) Pitch: 13 to 160 mm (16 ...
Page 62 - Barcode
Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories 7-4 Barcode JAN8/13, UPC-E/UPC-A, NW-7, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128, INTERLEAVED2of5, POSTNET, RSS-14. However, barcode shall be used with the following. Parallel barcode: Thin bar width of 2 dots or more Serial barcode: Thin bar width of 3 dots or more Tw...
Page 63 - Before using a wireless interface with this; Waterproof feature; Storage ambient temperature:; Options
Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories 7-5 Notes: 1. Before using a wireless interface with this equipment, make sure that any radio transmission/reception equipment onsite, do not share the same frequency range as this product’s wireless setup. 2. If any harmful radio interference should o...
Page 64 - MB200/200i Radio Frequency characteristics
Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories 7-6 measure to prevent interference (e.g., installing partitions). MB200/200i Radio Frequency characteristics 2.4FH1 Freq band used 2.4 GHz Modulation system Frequency Hopped - Spread Spectrum system Assumed distance of interference 10 mm max. Availabi...
Page 65 - Optional Accessories; Battery Items
Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories 7-7 Optional Accessories The MB200/201i direct thermal printer is supported by a wide range of accessories to increase its flexibility. Battery Items Spare battery pack—having a spare pack reduces interruption during extended periods of printer operati...
Page 68 - Portability enhancements
Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories 7-10 Optional Accessories (cont’d) Portability enhancements Rainproof case—comes with a shoulder belt to protect the printer during wet weather. Installation: Pinch the Rainproof case with the belt clip of the printer. If the Rainproof case is not pinc...
Page 70 - Connectivity options; Factory-installed options
Basic Specifications & Optional Accessories 7-12 Optional Accessories (cont’d) Connectivity options RS-232C cable—allows connection of the printer to a PC or handy terminal. Factory-installed options Wireless LAN Interface (with LCD)—allows printing via a WLAN network. The interface comes with a...
