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BARCODE PRINTER
DR300
OPERATOR MANUAL
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SATO ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. 438A ALEXANDRA ROAD #05-01/02 ALEXANDRA TECHNOPARK SINGAPORE 119967 Tel: (65) 6271 5300 Fax: (65) 6273 6011 Sales Hotline: (65) 6276 2722 Service Hotline: (65) 6273 6455 Email: sales@satoasiapacific.com Website: www.satoworldwide.com Copyright 2003 SATO Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Warning : This equipment complies with the requirements in Part 15 of FCC rules for a Class A computing device. Operation of this equip
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Table of Contents DR300 Operator Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Installation and Handling Instruction ……………………….... 4 Place of Installation ………………………………………………………. 4 Power Supply …………………………………………………………….. 4 Chapter 2 Unpacking ……………………………………………………….. 5 Unpacking ………………………………………………………………… 5 Unpacking - Touch Screen (Optional Item) ……………………………… 6 Accessories Checklist …………………………………………………….. 7 Chapter 3 Name of Parts ……………………………………………………. 8 Name of Parts ……………………………………
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DR300 Operator Manual Table of Contents Chapter 8 Operation Panel …………………………………………………. 36 Operation Overview ……………………………………………………… 36 Normal Mode …………………………………………………………….. 36 User Mode ………………………………………………………………… 37 Perform Test Printing …………………………………………………….. 38 “L” Selection for Large Label Size Paper ………………………………... 38 Setting Default Value …………………………………………………….. 39 Setting Service Mode (Default & Service Mode) ………………………… 39 Setting Non-Standard Protocode ………………………………………….
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DR300 Operator Manual Table of Contents QR Code ………………………………………………………………… 67 Maxi Code ………………………………………………………………. 68 2D Bar Code Command ………………………………………………… 69 QR Code Command …………………………………………………….. 70 QR Data Size Table (Module-2) ………………………………………... 71 Maxi Code Command ……………………………………………..……. 75 Chapter 10 Serial Interface ………………………………………………….. 76 Serial Interface …………………………………………………………… 76 Interface Specifications ………………………………………….. 76 Ready/Busy …………………………………………………………
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DR300 Operator Manual Chapter 1 - Installation and Handling Instruction CHAPTER 1 Installation and Handling Instruction Installation and Operation Instruction Place of Installation • Place on level surface • Avoid vibration • Avoid high temperature and humidity • Avoid dusty environment Power Supply • AC220/240V power supply is needed • Supply electricity from main power supply • Three pin earthed power lead is required • A maximum of 3 amp fuse link is recommended
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DR300 Operator Manual Chapter 2 - Unpacking CHAPTER 2 Unpacking - Printer Unit Remove the equipment from the carton box. 5
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DR300 Operator Manual Chapter 2 - Unpacking Unpacking - Touch Screen (Optional Item) Remove touch screen from the carton box. 6
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DR300 Operator Manual Chapter 2 - Unpacking Accessories Checklist When the box is opened, confirm if the following accessories are included. If anything is found missing, contact the sales outlet of the dealer from where you purchased. Cleaning Sheet 7
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DR300 Operator Manual Chapter 3 - Name of Parts CHAPTER 3 Names of Parts Printer cover Power Switch Push - side for Power on Push 0 side for Power off Fuse Fuse blows off to protect the equipment from unstable power supply surge Sliding Guide Aligns Label Card Cover PC card slot, DIP-switch and AC Input Power Terminal Adjustable Variable Resistor (Power Connector) (VR) can be found when the Supplies power
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DR300 Operator Manual Chapter 3 - Name of Parts Touch Screen / Keypad The touch screen is connected to printer main body with a cable. Operational Panel Unit Displays operation message and error message Display Display error and operation message. Display will be de-activated when Touch Screen is connected. STATUS Displays status of printer Green: Printing and data communication are enabled Red: Error occurred No Light: Printing and data communication prohibited FEED
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Chapter 3 - Name of Parts DR300 Operator Manual Card Cover Unit Back Panel Unit 10
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DR300 Operator Manual Chapter 4 - Setting of Label and Carbon Ribbon CHAPTER 4 Setting of Label and Carbon Ribbon Setting Paper The use of SATO recommended labels for this equipment is essential. Rolled Label Setting Rolled Paper 11
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Chapter 4 - Setting of Label and Carbon Ribbon DR300 Operator Manual • To open thermal head, turn Head Lock Lever in the direction of the arrow. • Pass paper underneath the Pitch Sensor and Guide Shaft. • Lightly push the entire paper against the Paper Guide designated position as shown in the picture below. 12
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DR300 Operator Manual Chapter 4 - Setting of Label and Carbon Ribbon • Adjust the Sliding Guide until it touches the label. • Close the thermal head by turning the Head Lock Lever to the opposite direction of the arrow. • Close cover. NOTE For thermal transfer mode, ensure ribbon is correctly installed. 13
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DR300 Operator Manual Chapter 4 - Setting of Label and Carbon Ribbon Setting Large Diameter Rolled Label Setting Large Diameter Rolled Paper. • Remove right half of the cover fastened with Snap Rivets. • Pull out 3 Snap Rivets on the Cover by pushing their centre with finger. • Alter set position of the Label Holder. • Alter position of Set Screw. • Insert Guide Plate in label supply component and Rolled Label Guide. • Set Large Diameter Rolled Paper. 14
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Chapter 4 - Setting of Label and Carbon Ribbon DR300 Operator Manual Setting Carbon Ribbon Only SATO carbon ribbons are recommended for the use on this printer. • Open Cover while power is OFF. • Open thermal head. • Turn Head Lock Lever in the direction of the arrow. 15
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DR300 Operator Manual Chapter 4 - Setting Label and Carbon Ribbon • Insert Carbon Ribbon fully into the Ribbon Unwinder Unit. (Caution on direction of unwinding) • Set Ribbon Core on Ribbon Rewinding Unit. • Pass Carbon Ribbon from Ribbon Unwinder Unit to Ribbon Rewinding Unit underneath the thermal print head. Fix Carbon Ribbon Core with tape, etc. and wind several times in the direction of the arrow. Confirm carbon ribbon is set as the drawin
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Chapter 4 - Setting of Label and Carbon Ribbon DR300 Operator Manual • By turning the Head Lock Lever to the direction of the arrow, close the thermal head. • Close Cover. Take caution not to trap your finger when closing the cover Pitch Sensor Adjustment • Open Cover when power is OFF. 17
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Chapter 4 - Setting of Label and carbon Ribbon DR300 Operator Manual • Pitch sensor adjustment Slide pitch sensor to locate centre hole. This needs to be done when using tickets/tags with through punch hole only. • Turn Head Lock Lever to the direction of the arrow, close thermal head and close cover. 18
