Wi-Gear MB200 User Manual

PN 9001145BMB200iPrinter SERVICE MANUAL

Unit 2: Technical DataSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 2-2PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICSHeight (maximum) 2.87 Inches (73 mm)Width (maximum) 3.47 I

Unit 2: Technical DataSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 2-3PRINTMethod Direct ThermalSpeed (maximum) 4.05 Inches Per Second (103 mm/s) (varies

Unit 2: Technical DataSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 2-4CHARACTER CONTROLExpansion up to 12 x in either the X or Y coordinates.Charcter Pi

SATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-1INTERFACESPECIFICATIONS• Interface Specifications• AD-HOC Connectivity

Unit 3: Interface SecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-2INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSThis chapter presents the printer interface types

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-3802.11B WIRELESS INTERFACE802.11 refers to a family of specifications dev

Unit 3: Interface SecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-4RS232C SERIAL INTERFACEThis interface is an industry standard for seriall

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-5INFRARED RAYS (IRDA)Infrared communications is based on technology which

Unit 3: Interface SecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-6The IrCOMM protocol runs on top of IrDA and supports the emulation of a p

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-7BLUETOOTHBluetooth is a short-range, wireless technology operating in the

SATO America, Inc.10350A Nations Ford RoadCharlotte, NC 28273Main Phone: (704) 644.1650Technical Support Hotline: (704) 644.1660Technical Support Fax:

Unit 3: Interface SecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-8ALL INTERFACE TYPESRECEIVE BUFFERThe data stream is received from the hos

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-9AD-HOC CONNECTIVITYTo configure the printer for ad-hoc connectivity, an R

Unit 3: Interface SecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-10Figure 3-3a/b, SATO MB200i Properties7. Check the COM1: Serial Port opti

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-1113. Open the SATO MB200i Configuration Tool screen (Figure 3-5) and ente

Unit 3: Interface SecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-12COMPUTER SETUPPerform the following procedure to configure the host comp

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-135. When the Advanced screen (Figure 3-8) appears, select the Computer-To

Unit 3: Interface SecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-14Figure 3-10, Wireless Network Properties10. When the Wireless Network Co

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-1514. Alter the following fields as necessary:• IP Address: Change to 150.

Unit 3: Interface SecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-165. When the TCP/IP Wizard welcome screen (Figure 3-14) appears, press th

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-177. Press the Finish button when the TCP/IP Wizard exit screen (FIgure 3-

PN 9001145BTABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONAbout This Manual 1-2General Description 1-3Theory Of Operation 1-3Switches & Indicators 1-4TECHNICAL DATA

Unit 3: Interface SecificationsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 3-18Figure 3-17, SATO MB200i Properties

SATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 4-1LCD DISPLAY• Display Fields•LCD Screens• Maintenance Mode

Unit 4: LCD DisplaySATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 4-2DISPLAY FIELDSThe LCD Display is an intergrated purchase option only and applicable o

Unit 4: LCD DisplaySATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 4-3WIRELESS FIELD STRENGTH (2)When the Wireless LAN has been set, the received electric f

Unit 4: LCD DisplaySATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 4-4LCD SCREENSSTARTUPSTATUS LCD DETAILFormatting Displays the SATO logo and the phase “F

Unit 4: LCD DisplaySATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 4-5DEFAULT SETTING MODESTATUS LCD DETAILDefault Setting Displays the current mode to be p

Unit 4: LCD DisplaySATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 4-6PRINTER ERRORSSTATUS LCD DETAILLow Battery Displays location of error. The battery

Unit 4: LCD DisplaySATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 4-7MAINTENANCE MODEThe Maintenance Mode allows for the Wireless LAN to be configured and/

Unit 4: LCD DisplaySATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 4-8WIRELESS LANSTATUS LCD DETAILSetup Menu Allows the selection of whether to setup thew

SATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 5-1PRINTERCONFIGURATION• Printer Configuration• Configuration Modes

PN 9001145BPRINTER CONFIGURATIONPrinter Configuration 5-2Factory Defaults 5-2RS232C Quick Reference Table 5-2IRDA Quick Reference Table 5-2Bluetooth

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 5-2PRINTER CONFIGURATIONThe keys of the operator panel and dip switches are

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 5-3BLUETOOTH QUICK REFERENCE TABLEDESCRIPTION DIP SWITCHES HEAD PRINT KEY FEED

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 5-4CONFIGURATION MODESThis chapter provides an overview of the various confi

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 5-5LABEL SENSOR SELECTIONThis function allows for the determination of the sen

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 5-6DISPENSE MODEThis feature allows for the determination of the method of d

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 5-7DOWNLOAD MODEThis download feature allows the operator to download print jo

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 5-8The block number starts from 1, and when counting to 255, the number goes

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 5-9FONT DOWNLOAD MODEA flash ROM is used to internally store and delete font d

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 5-10DOWNLOAD FONT REGISTRATIONSTATUS DESCRIPTION ACSII HEX TRANSFERNot Alrea

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 5-11ONLINE COMMAND MODEThis function allows the selection of receiving command

SATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 1-1INTRODUCTION• About This Manual• General Description• Theory Of Operation• Switches & Indicators

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 5-12CRC (CYCLIC REDUNDANCY CHECK) MODEAllows the operator to enable or disab

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 5-13SLEEP & AUTO-OFF MODEThis mode is a non-interactive mode that is provi

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 5-14

SATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 6-1TROUBLESHOOTING• Error Signals• Troubleshooting Table• Interface Troubleshooting• Test Print Troubleshoot

Unit 6: TroubleshootingSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 6-2ERROR SIGNALSLED MODE DESCRIPTIONRed illuminatedAll modesCause: Low battery char

Unit 6: TroubleshootingSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 6-3TROUBLESHOOTING TABLEIMAGE VOIDSDamaged print head or electronics. Replace as requ

Unit 6: TroubleshootingSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 6-4INTERFACE TROUBLESHOOTINGRS232 SERIAL INTERFACECHK TROUBLESHOOTING STEPEnsure the

Unit 6: TroubleshootingSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 6-5TEST PRINT TROUBLESHOOTINGChapter provides instruction on special printing to iden

Unit 6: TroubleshootingSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 6-6TEST LABEL PRINTINGThe test label is designed to assist in the identification of

SATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-1REPLACEMENTPROCEDURES• Print Head• Dispense Bar• Platen Roller• Paper Roller• Main Circuit Board (A)• Mai

Unit 1: IntroductionSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 1-2ABOUT THIS MANUALThis manual is laid out consistent with the product discussed and

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-2REPLACEMENT PROCEDURESThis unit contains step-by-step instructions for the

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-3Figure 7-1b, Print Head ReplacementDISPENSE BAR REPLACEMENT1 Switch off

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-44 Rotate the dispense bracket forward while prying the bracket away from t

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-5PLATEN ROLLER REPLACEMENTThe platen roller is a high wear component due to

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-65 Lift the worn platen roller assembly from the platen roller bracket and

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-7MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD (A) REPLACEMENT1 Switch off the printer and remove po

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-8MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD (B) REPLACEMENT1 Perform steps 1 through 4 of the Ma

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-9PANEL & LCD BOARD REPLACEMENT1 Switch off the printer and remove pow

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-10EYE-MARK SENSOR REPLACEMENT1 Switch off the printer and remove power s

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-116 Insert the replacement eye-mark sensor to the inner cover and route the

Unit 1: IntroductionSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 1-3GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe MB200/201i are compact, transportable printers designed for

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-12GAP SENSOR REPLACEMENT1 Switch off the printer and remove power supply

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-13Figure 7-9b, Gap Sensor ReplacementCOVER-OPEN SENSOR REPLACEMENT1 Switc

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-144 Remove one screw securing the defective sensor to the printer chassis.5

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-15DRIVE GEAR REPLACEMENT1 Switch off the printer and remove power supply

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 7-16DRIVE MOTOR REPLACEMENT1 Switch off the printer and remove power supp

SATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 8-1ADJUSTMENTPROCEDURES• Pitch Adjustment• Print Darkness• Default Setting Mode• Factory Clear Mode

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 8-2ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURESThis unit covers all of the printer adjustment procedu

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 8-3PRINT DARKNESSThis feature allows the print density sharpness to be adjusted

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 8-4DEFAULT SETTING MODEThe Default Settings Mode allows the printer to be retu

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 8-5FACTORY CLEAR MODEFactory clear is the process of reinitializing the printer

Unit 1: IntroductionSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 1-4SWITCHES AND INDICATORSThe table below identifies and defines printer switches and

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 8-6

SATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 9-1CHARTS & DIAGRAMS• Cover Removal Diagram

Unit 9: Charts & DiagramsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 9-2COVER REMOVAL DIAGRAMFigure 9-1a, Cover Removal DiagramLeft Cap Right Cap

Unit 9: Charts & DiagramsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 9-3Figure 9-1b, Housing Cover RemovalTop Housing CoverLeft Housing CoverScrew B

Unit 9: Charts & DiagramsSATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 9-4

SATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 2-1TECHNICAL DATA• Physical Characteristics• Enviromental•Power• Processing• Sensing• Regulatory Approvals•P