Sato WS4DT-BT Barcode Printer User Manual Part 1

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WS Printer
Owner’s Manual
WS408DT
FCC ID
In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operations of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Statement for Optional RF module
This device complies with RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all people and must not be
collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Bluetooh/Wireless Communication
Compliance Statement
This product has been certified for compliance with the relevant radio
interference regulations of your country or region. To make sure continued
compliance, do not:
∙
Disassemble or modify this product.
∙
Remove the certificate label (serial number seal) affixed to this product.
Use of this product near microwave and/or other wireless LAN equipment,
or where static electricity or radio interference is present, may shorten the
communication distance, or even disable communication.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
(for USA only)
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Liability Disclaimer
SATO Corporation takes steps to assure that the company’s published
engineering specifications and manuals are correct; however, errors do
occur. SATO reserves the right to correct any such errors and disclaims any
resulting liability. In no event shall SATO or anyone else involved in the
creation, production, or delivery of the accompanying product (including
hardware and software) be liable for any damages whatsoever (including,
without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business
interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising
out of the use of or the results of use of or inability to use such product,
even if SATO has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Features....................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Unpacking.................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Understand your printer ............................................................................. 3
1.3.1
Perspective view ............................................................................ 3
1.3.2
Back view ....................................................................................... 4
1.3.3
Interior view ................................................................................... 5
1.4 Printer lights ................................................................................................ 6
1.4.1
Status lights .................................................................................... 6
1.4.2
System mode .................................................................................. 7
Get started ............................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Attach the power cord ................................................................................ 8
2.2 Turn on/off your printer .............................................................................. 9
2.2.1
Turn on your printer ....................................................................... 9
2.2.2
Turn off your printer .................................................................... 10
2.3 Load media ................................................................................................ 11
2.3.1
Prepare media .............................................................................. 11
2.3.2
Place a media roll ......................................................................... 11
2.3.3
Test media feed ............................................................................ 14
2.4 Media types............................................................................................... 15
Printer operation.................................................................................................. 17
3.1 Media sensor calibration........................................................................... 17
3.2 Self test...................................................................................................... 18
3.3 Reset your printer ..................................................................................... 20
3.4 Media sensing ........................................................................................... 21
3.4.1
Transmissive sensor ..................................................................... 21
3.4.2
Reflective sensor .......................................................................... 22
3.5 Wireless connection .................................................................................. 23
3.5.1
Bluetooth ..................................................................................... 23
Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 27
4.1 Cleaning ..................................................................................................... 27
4.1.1
Printhead...................................................................................... 27
4.1.2
Media housing ............................................................................. 28
4.1.3
Sensor........................................................................................... 29
4.1.4
Platen roller .................................................................................. 30
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 31
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5.1 Printer issues ............................................................................................. 31
5.2 Media issues .............................................................................................. 32
5.3 Other issues............................................................................................... 33
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 34
6.1 Printer ....................................................................................................... 34
6.2 Media ........................................................................................................ 35
6.3 Bar codes ................................................................................................... 36
6.4 Bluetooth .................................................................................................. 38
6.5 Ethernet .................................................................................................... 39
6.6 Electrical and operating environment....................................................... 39
6.7 Physical dimension .................................................................................... 39
6.8 Interfaces................................................................................................... 40
6.8.1
USB ............................................................................................... 40
6.8.2
Ethernet ....................................................................................... 41
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Introduction
Unpacking
1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a SATO WS printer. This manual provides
information about how to set up and operate your printer, load the media
and solve common problems.
1.1 Features
■
Various Connectivity Options USB, Ethernet
■
Easy Operation One‐button design for easy control
■
Fast Print Speed Max 6 inches/sec for the WS408 model
■
Wireless Connection Build a wireless printing environment with
Bluetooth
■
External Memory The extra USB port allows you to use a USB flash
drive for storage
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Introduction
Unpacking
1.2 Unpackiing
Make sure all of the
t followin
ng items are
e included in
n your packkage.
SATO WS Printer
SATTO WS
Quick Instaallation Guide
AC Power Cord
ply
Power Supp
e package im
mmediately and inspecct for
When you receivee the printeer, open the
pany
shipping damage. If you disccover any daamage, contact the shipping comp
and fille a claim. SATO
is not responsible
e for any damage incurrred during
shipping. Save all package materials
for the shippin
ng companyy to inspect.
Notte
If any ittem is missiing, please contact you
ur local dealer.
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Introduction
Underrstand your prrinter
1.3 Understa
and your printerr
1.3
3.1 Pe
erspecttive view
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Introduction
Underrstand your prrinter
1.3
3.2 Ba
ack view
Cau
ution The areas indiccated by the ellipse haave sharp eedges. To avoid
inju
ury, be carefful not to to
ouch them when
handling the prin
nter.
Cau
ution To avoid injury, be careful not to trap
p your fingeers in the Paaper
Slott while open
ning or closing the Top Cover.
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Introduction
Underrstand your prrinter
1.3
3.3 Interior view
Warrning The printhead becomes ve
ery hot durring printingg. Do not to
ouch
the printhead or
o touch arround it dirrectly after printing. B
By doing so you
mayy get burnt.
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Introduction
Printer lights
1.4 Printer lights
There are two LED lights that show the status of your printer.
1.4.1 Status lights
Status lights help you check printer’s condition. The following tables show
the blinking speed of status lights and the conditions they indicate.
Symbol
Blinking Speed
Blinking Interval

Fast
0.5 Second

Medium
1 Second

Slow
2 Seconds
LED 1
Off
LED 2
Off
Description
The print module is opened when the printer is turned on.
Green
Off
In the online mode.
Green
Off
The printer is transmitting data.
Green
Off
In a pause state.
Green
Green
The printer is writing data to the flash or USB memory.
Green
Green
The USB memory is being initialized. The process takes
about 15 seconds.
Orange
Green
Paper jam.
Orange
Red
The media is out when the print data is sent to the printer.
Orange
Red
Paper end.
Red
Green
Communication error (RS‐232C).
Red
Green
Cutter error (with optional cutter).
Flash ROM on the CPU board error or USB memory error.
Red
Green
An erase error occurred when formatting the USB memory.
Unable to save files due to insufficient USB memory.
Red
Green
Command error.
Red
Orange
Head high temperature error.
Red
Orange
The printhead is broken.
Red
Red
Cover (Thermal Head) open error.
Red
Red
The RTC battery is low. (If the printer has a built‐in RTC)
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Introduction
Printer lights
1.4.2 System mode
The system mode consists of status light color combinations. It contains a
list of commands for you to select and run.
To enter the system mode and run the command, do the following:
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Press and hold the FEED button, and turn on the printer.
3. Both status lights glow solid orange for a few seconds. Next, they turn to
green shortly, and then turn to other colors.
4. When status lights show the color combination you need, release the
FEED button immediately.
5. Press the FEED button to run the command.
The following table is the command list of the system mode.
LED 1
Green
LED 2
Red
Command
Transmissive Sensor Calibration (Section 3.1)
Green
Orange
Reflective Sensor Calibration (Section 3.1)
Red
Red
Resetting Your Printer (Section 3.3)
Red
Orange
Reserved
Red
Green
Disable Checking RTC Battery Charge
Orange
Red
Reserved
Orange
Green
Self Test and Dump Mode (Section 3.2)
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G started
Get
Attaach the powerr cord
2 Get startted
This ch
hapter desccribes how to
t set up yo
our printer.
Cau
ution Do not
n use your printer in areas exposed to splasshing waterr or
anyy other liquid.
Cau
ution Do not
n drop your printer, or
o place it in
n an area su
ubject to
hum
midity, vibraation or sho
ock.
2.1 Atttach th
he pow
wer co
ord
1. Maake sure thee power sw
witch is set to the OFF position.
2. Inssert the pow
wer supply’s connectorr into the prrinter poweer jack.
3. Inssert the AC power cord
d into the po
ower supplyy.
4. Plu
ug the otheer end of thee AC powerr cord into the wall socket.
Imporrtant Use only powerr supplies lissted in the user instrucctions.
Warrning Do not
n plug thee AC power cord with wet
w hands, o
or operate the
printer and the power sup
pply in an arrea where th
hey may get wet. Serio
ous
injurry may resu
ult from these actions!
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Get started
Turn on/off the printer
2.2 Turn on/off your printer
When your printer is connected to a host (a computer), it is good to turn on
the printer before turning on the host, and turn off the host before turning
off the printer.
2.2.1 Turn on your printer
1. To turn on your printer, turn on the Power Switch as below. The “I” is the
ON position.
2. Both status lights glow solid orange for a few seconds, and then LED 2
goes out, while LED 1 turns to solid green.
Note
If you connect the printer to the internet or insert a USB drive
before turning on the printer, it will take longer for the printer to enter
the online mode (LED 1 glows solid green) after you turn it on.
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Get started
Turn on/off the printer
2.2.2 Turn off your printer
1. Make sure LED 2 is off and LED 1 is solid green before turning off the
printer.
2. To turn off your printer, turn off the Power Switch as below. The “O” is
the OFF position.
Caution Do not turn off your printer during data transmission.
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Get started
Load media
2.3 Load media
There are various types and sizes for the media roll. Load the applicable media
to satisfy your need.
2.3.1 Prepare media
The inside wound and outside wound media roll can be loaded into the printer
the same way. In case the media roll is dirty during shipping, handling or storage,
remove the outside length of the media. It helps avoid dragging adhesive and
dirty media between the printhead and platen roller.
Inside Wound
Outside Wound
2.3.2 Place a media roll
1. Open the top cover of the printer.
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