SATO MB 200i User manual
MB200i
Direct Thermal
Printer
PN 9001144B
Operator’s Manual
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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 are
provided for general information and are subject to change
without notice. SATO International assumes no
responsibilities for any errors that may appear.
Warning: The MB200i 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 America, Inc.
10350A Nations Ford Road
Charlotte, NC 28273
Main Phone: 704.644.1650
Technical Support Hotline: 704.644.1660
Technical Support Fax: 704.644.1661
E-Mail: satosale[email protected]
technicalsupport@satoamerica.com
www.satoamerica.com
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Safety Precautions
Display diagrams within this instruction manual are
present to prevent possible property damage or
physical injury. The displays and their meanings are
illustrated in the following pages. Please take time to
read and understand the content.
Indicates mishandling may
result in physical injury, death,
and/or property damage.
Indicates mishandling may
result in physical injury or
property damage.
Warning
Attention
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Safety Precautions
Explanation of hazard symbols
The content within the triangle
illustrates specific hazards. In this case,
the sign on the right means ‘beware of
electric shock’.
The content within the circle
illustrates a specific prohibition. In this
case the sign on the right means
‘disassembly prohibited’.
The content within the sign
illustrates specific items that must be
carried out. In this case the sign on the
right means ‘the plug must be unplugged
from the socket’.
Example
Example
Example
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Warnings
Liquids
Do not place liquids or small metallic objects near the
printer. Should any of these fall into the printer,
immediately turn off the power and contact the
nearest dealer or service center. Continued use
increases the risk of fire or electric shock.
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 shock.
Physical Damage
Should the printer be dropped or become damaged,
immediately turn off the power and contact the
nearest dealer or service center. Continued use
increases the risk of fire or electric shock.
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
the nearest dealer or service center. Do not try to
service the printer by yourself.
Disassembly
Never disassemble or modify the unit in any way.
Doing so increases the risk of fire or electric shock.
Contact your nearest dealer or service center for
repairs.
Battery care
Never disassemble 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, ensure to
use the specified battery charger.
Warning
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Warnings
Power Supply Precautions
• Use only the specified voltage with 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 the 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 risk of fire or electricution.
Warning
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Cautions
Location
Do not locate the printer in the area subjected to high
humidity or dew. If condinsation forms inside the
printer, immediately power off the printer and do not
use until all moisture has dried up. Continued use
creates the danger of electric shock or 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 its touch when replacing paper or printer
cleaning.
• Do not attempt to replace the thermal head.
• The cutter contains a blade, avoid its contact.
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Warnings
Replacing the Battery Pack
• Use only specified replacement battery packs.
• Ensure the pack is installed in the correct direction
to avoid the danger of personal injury or damage to
surrounding areas.
• After replacing the Lithium ion battery , seal the old
battery pack with tape and dispose in accordance
with local laws. Do not store the battery pack
together with other batteries such as dry batteries.
Long periods of non usage
If the printer will not be in use for an extended period,
remove the battery pack from the printer and unplug
the AC adapter from the wall outlet.
Maintenance and Cleaning
For safe maintenance or cleaning of the printer,
ensure to remove the battery pack and the AC
adapter from the printer.
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Other Precautions
Avoid placement in extreme temperatures
Do not place the printer in highly humid areas or in
locations where the temperature ranges from -15°C
to 50°C.
When the printer is being transported...
The normal vibration encountered during
transportation is acceptable, but avoid dropping the
printer or exposure to extreme vibrations.
Do not disassemble or modify the printer
The printer is comprised of high-precision
components requiring fine adjustments.
Use only the specified cables
Special cables are required to connect to external
equipment through external input terminals. Contact
the nearest dealer or service center if necessary.
Use only specified options
Do not use a device not specified as an option.
Use the specified paper
Use the specified paper to avoid printing errors and to
avoid damaging the print head.
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