Unit 1: Introduction
SATO M5900RVe Operator Manual PN 9001125A Page 1-5
CONTROL FEATURES
Figure 1-2, Switches, Indicators, and Connection Ports
SWITCHES
Power Switch Two position on/off switch that controls power flow to the system.
Line Key Toggles between on-line and off-line modes. When on-line, the
printer is ready to receive data from the host. Acts as a pause during
print by taking the printer off-line. Also used as a scroll-and-enter
interface for printer setup.
Feed Key Feeds one blank label through the printer when off-line. When the
printer is on-line, another copy of the last label will be printed. Also
used as a scroll-and-enter interface for printer setup.
DSW2 & DSW3 Sets operational parameters of printer.
DSW1 To configure optional RS232 communication card. Located on card.
CONNECTION PORTS
AC Power Input Connector permits 115V, 50/60 Hz supply via supplied cord.
Interface Port Connector for interface harness. Must be connected for the printer to
be operational. Acceptable interface types are:
• RS232C Serial I/F Module, DB-25
• IEEE1284 Parallel I/F Module, AMP 57-40360
• Universal Serial Bus Adapter
• Ethernet 10/100 BaseT I/F Module
• RS422/485 I/F Module, DB-9
Ext. Interface Port Connector for external control of print cycle. Also supplies power for
optional accessories - AMP 57-60140
Memory Card Slot Slot for the insertion of optional PCMCIA Memory Card
LCD DISPLAY
OFFSET
LINE FEED
DSW3
LINE KEY
POWER SWITCH
DIP SWITCHES
POTENTIOMETERS
FEED KEY
100V - 120V
FUSE T3.15A H 250V
EXT.
I/F
AC POWER INPUT
MAIN FUSE CONNECTION
EXT PORT
INTERFACE PORT
MEMORY CARD SLOT
POWER
DSW2
PRINT PITCH
