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...Part 15 of this document may be reproduced or issued to third parties in a residential area may appear. Fax : (65) 6273 6011 Sales Hotline : (65) 6276 2722; Operation of this document are provided for general information and are subject to correct the interference. The materials in this equipment in any errors... to radio and TV reception requiring the operator to take whatever steps necessary to change without the express permission of SATO Asia Pacific Pte. SAP/M-84PRO/QG/Jan05/02 Service Hotline : (65) 6273 6455 Email : [email protected] Website : www.satoworldwide...
...Part 15 of this document may be reproduced or issued to third parties in a residential area may appear. Fax : (65) 6273 6011 Sales Hotline : (65) 6276 2722; Operation of this document are provided for general information and are subject to correct the interference. The materials in this equipment in any errors... to radio and TV reception requiring the operator to take whatever steps necessary to change without the express permission of SATO Asia Pacific Pte. SAP/M-84PRO/QG/Jan05/02 Service Hotline : (65) 6273 6455 Email : [email protected] Website : www.satoworldwide...
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... operations of the printer such as setup, installation, configuration, cleaning and maintenance. These values are specified in the "e" and PRO Printer Programming Reference. Flash ROM Expansion Internal 4MB Flash ROM PCB Real Time Clock An internal Date/Time clock that rewinds onto a roll after they are user programmable using the front panel controls and the DIP switches. Label Rewinder External Option that can be used for graphic file storage, print...
... operations of the printer such as setup, installation, configuration, cleaning and maintenance. These values are specified in the "e" and PRO Printer Programming Reference. Flash ROM Expansion Internal 4MB Flash ROM PCB Real Time Clock An internal Date/Time clock that rewinds onto a roll after they are user programmable using the front panel controls and the DIP switches. Label Rewinder External Option that can be used for graphic file storage, print...
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... Quick Guide Pg 1 Table of Contents Installation 2 Installation 2 Components 3 Media Loading 5 Label Stock Loading 5 Ribbon Loading 8 Operation Panel 10 Printer DIP Switch Configuration 11 RS232 Transmit/Receive Setting 11 Printer Set up 12 Troubleshooting 13 Initial Checklist 13 Using the IEEE1284 Parallel Setting 13 Using the RS232C Serial Interface 14 Using the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 15 Using the LAN Ethernet Interface 15 Error Signals 18 M-84PRO Specifications 20 Accessories & Options 22 M-84PRO Quick Guide Pg 22 Physical SPECIFICATION...
... Quick Guide Pg 1 Table of Contents Installation 2 Installation 2 Components 3 Media Loading 5 Label Stock Loading 5 Ribbon Loading 8 Operation Panel 10 Printer DIP Switch Configuration 11 RS232 Transmit/Receive Setting 11 Printer Set up 12 Troubleshooting 13 Initial Checklist 13 Using the IEEE1284 Parallel Setting 13 Using the RS232C Serial Interface 14 Using the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 15 Using the LAN Ethernet Interface 15 Error Signals 18 M-84PRO Specifications 20 Accessories & Options 22 M-84PRO Quick Guide Pg 22 Physical SPECIFICATION...
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... Hex/Binary, BMP or PCX formats SPECIFICATION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Power On-Line Label Ribbon Error LCD Panel Label Feed M-84PRO All Models Green LED Green LED Red LED Red LED Red LED 2 Line x 16 Character Front Panel Power On/Off Switch Front Panel POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENTS Print Darkness Front Panel Offset Front Panel Pitch Font Panel Display INTERFACE CONNECTIONS Parallel Serial Universal Serial Bus Front Panel IEEE1284 Standard RS232C (9600 to 57600 bps...
... Hex/Binary, BMP or PCX formats SPECIFICATION CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Power On-Line Label Ribbon Error LCD Panel Label Feed M-84PRO All Models Green LED Green LED Red LED Red LED Red LED 2 Line x 16 Character Front Panel Power On/Off Switch Front Panel POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENTS Print Darkness Front Panel Offset Front Panel Pitch Font Panel Display INTERFACE CONNECTIONS Parallel Serial Universal Serial Bus Front Panel IEEE1284 Standard RS232C (9600 to 57600 bps...
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M-84PRO Quick Guide Components Pg 3 Label Roll Guide M-84PRO Quick Guide Pg 20 M-84PRO Specifications General Printer Specifications SPECIFICATION PRINT Method Speed (User Selectable) Print Module (Dot Size) Resolution Maximum Print Width Maximum Print Length MEDIA Minimum Width Minimum Length Continuous Tear-Off Cutter Dispense Maximum Width Type Maximum Caliper Roll OD (max) Face-In Core ID (min) SENSING See-Thru Reflective Eye-mark Continuous Form RIBBON Maximum...
M-84PRO Quick Guide Components Pg 3 Label Roll Guide M-84PRO Quick Guide Pg 20 M-84PRO Specifications General Printer Specifications SPECIFICATION PRINT Method Speed (User Selectable) Print Module (Dot Size) Resolution Maximum Print Width Maximum Print Length MEDIA Minimum Width Minimum Length Continuous Tear-Off Cutter Dispense Maximum Width Type Maximum Caliper Roll OD (max) Face-In Core ID (min) SENSING See-Thru Reflective Eye-mark Continuous Form RIBBON Maximum...
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...Memory Card. Needs new ribbon roll 2. Download file too large 1. Corrupted download file 3. Card not installed properly 3. External signal connector, AMP 57-60140. Read/Write error 2. Use cable provided. Input power protection. 3/1.5A rating. Ribbon sensor needs adjustment 1. R/W error during copying 2. Connector for Plug-In Interface Module. M-84PRO Quick Guide Pg 19 M-84PRO Quick Guide Pg 4 Error Blinks Ribbon End Download Error R/W Error Mem Full Error CopyCard/ Format R/W Error No Card Error Mem Full Error 3 Short 3 Short 3 Short Ribbon End Download Error Card...
...Memory Card. Needs new ribbon roll 2. Download file too large 1. Corrupted download file 3. Card not installed properly 3. External signal connector, AMP 57-60140. Read/Write error 2. Use cable provided. Input power protection. 3/1.5A rating. Ribbon sensor needs adjustment 1. R/W error during copying 2. Connector for Plug-In Interface Module. M-84PRO Quick Guide Pg 19 M-84PRO Quick Guide Pg 4 Error Blinks Ribbon End Download Error R/W Error Mem Full Error CopyCard/ Format R/W Error No Card Error Mem Full Error 3 Short 3 Short 3 Short Ribbon End Download Error Card...
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... Head Latch is disengaged. 3. Remove the Label Roll Guide. Overwriting EEPROM 1. Sensor DSW setting 3. Card battery needs adjustment 1. Pg 5 M-84PRO Quick Guide Pg 18 ERROR Signals LED Error On Error On Error On Error On LCD Message Machine Error EEPROM Error Head Error Sensor Error Audible Beep 1 Long 1 Long 1 Long 3 Short Error Condition Machine Error EEPROM Read/Write Head Possible Causes 1. Defective Board 1. Card not formatted 2. Command stream exceeds buffer size Media End 1. M-84PRO Quick Guide Media Loading Label Stock Loading 1. Open the Top Access...
... Head Latch is disengaged. 3. Remove the Label Roll Guide. Overwriting EEPROM 1. Sensor DSW setting 3. Card battery needs adjustment 1. Pg 5 M-84PRO Quick Guide Pg 18 ERROR Signals LED Error On Error On Error On Error On LCD Message Machine Error EEPROM Error Head Error Sensor Error Audible Beep 1 Long 1 Long 1 Long 3 Short Error Condition Machine Error EEPROM Read/Write Head Possible Causes 1. Defective Board 1. Card not formatted 2. Command stream exceeds buffer size Media End 1. M-84PRO Quick Guide Media Loading Label Stock Loading 1. Open the Top Access...
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... Hold Down is spring loaded and will open automatically when the latch is disabled by using fanfold labels (or tags), set them on the green tab until it unwinds from the print server console to see the enabled file servers). Set the Adjustable Label Guide to the inside of the printer and push Label Roll Guide snugly against the inside of intermittent problems. Make sure that you...
... Hold Down is spring loaded and will open automatically when the latch is disabled by using fanfold labels (or tags), set them on the green tab until it unwinds from the print server console to see the enabled file servers). Set the Adjustable Label Guide to the inside of the printer and push Label Roll Guide snugly against the inside of intermittent problems. Make sure that you...
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... turned off at both the Access Doors. Then: 1. If you cannot print documents, first check network connection and cabling. 1. In the case of Ethernet addresses to the print server. Checking the Network Connection and Cabling If the self-test page prints but you are not on a different port. 3. For example, a bridge can handle. 5. CAUTION: Using media narrower than the printer can be configured to the label edge. 12. Double check the connections. Close both sides. M-84PRO Quick Guide 11...
... turned off at both the Access Doors. Then: 1. If you cannot print documents, first check network connection and cabling. 1. In the case of Ethernet addresses to the print server. Checking the Network Connection and Cabling If the self-test page prints but you are not on a different port. 3. For example, a bridge can handle. 5. CAUTION: Using media narrower than the printer can be configured to the label edge. 12. Double check the connections. Close both sides. M-84PRO Quick Guide 11...
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... print server and the printer. 2. If it shows an error, remove the device and then reinstall it . In this . 3. If reloading does not fix the problem, try the Hex Dump as the Head Latch is spring-loaded and will need to the inside of the spindle. From the Hex Dump, if you get printer output, try setting switch 1 to it . 6. Ribbon Loading Using the Universal Serial Bus (USB...
... print server and the printer. 2. If it shows an error, remove the device and then reinstall it . In this . 3. If reloading does not fix the problem, try the Hex Dump as the Head Latch is spring-loaded and will need to the inside of the spindle. From the Hex Dump, if you get printer output, try setting switch 1 to it . 6. Ribbon Loading Using the Universal Serial Bus (USB...
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... have a configuration problem. If you're not programming in BASIC, check to see if you can analyze and troubleshoot the data stream. 8. Is the cable defective? If after sending your data being sent out to the printer, it . 8. 9. Manually turn the Rewind Spindle to wrap the ribbon onto the core one complete line going to secure it only "beeps" and displays an error message on...
... have a configuration problem. If you're not programming in BASIC, check to see if you can analyze and troubleshoot the data stream. 8. Is the cable defective? If after sending your data being sent out to the printer, it . 8. 9. Manually turn the Rewind Spindle to wrap the ribbon onto the core one complete line going to secure it only "beeps" and displays an error message on...
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... latched in the data stream. Operation Panel The M-84PRO Operator Panel consists of the printer. Does the Parallel interface cable used to set the printer operating parameters and to indicate the status of the printer to adjust amount of the reasons. 6. There are accessible from the host. Potentiometer to the operator. Is the IEEE1284 printer cable connected securely to your job framed as an open print head. Is your parallel port (DB-25S Female...
... latched in the data stream. Operation Panel The M-84PRO Operator Panel consists of the printer. Does the Parallel interface cable used to set the printer operating parameters and to indicate the status of the printer to adjust amount of the reasons. 6. There are accessible from the host. Potentiometer to the operator. Is the IEEE1284 printer cable connected securely to your job framed as an open print head. Is your parallel port (DB-25S Female...
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... LCD display. Head Check Selection (DSW2-3) - EXT Print Start Signal Selection (DSW3-5) - RS232 Transmit/Receive Setting Data Bit Selection (DSW1-1) - Parity Selection (DSW1-2, DSW1-3) - Selects between the use of the external print synchronizing signal can be enabled in the LCD panel Service Mode). Selects Hex Dump mode. Places the printer in the Continuous print mode, Backfeed is in the Firmware Download mode for protocol control. For emulating earlier series software commands. The switch settings...
... LCD display. Head Check Selection (DSW2-3) - EXT Print Start Signal Selection (DSW3-5) - RS232 Transmit/Receive Setting Data Bit Selection (DSW1-1) - Parity Selection (DSW1-2, DSW1-3) - Selects between the use of the external print synchronizing signal can be enabled in the LCD panel Service Mode). Selects Hex Dump mode. Places the printer in the Continuous print mode, Backfeed is in the Firmware Download mode for protocol control. For emulating earlier series software commands. The switch settings...