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      Installing the RFID Printer

      How to physically setup and connect your printer.

      Printer Setup

      Powering the Printer

      On the back of the printer, you will find a variety of ports designed for power and connectivity. Simply connect the included power cable to the port indicated in the image below, and plug the other end into a standard power outlet.

      Establishing Communication with the Printer

      To enable communication between your computer and the printer, you have the option to use a USB Type B cable or an Ethernet cable.

      • When using a USB cable, connect the USB Type B end to the printer's USB Type B port, and the USB Type A end to your computer's USB Type A port.
      • If you prefer to use an Ethernet cable, simply connect one end to the printer's Ethernet port and the other end to your computer's Ethernet port.

      Connecting the printer to an existing network via the Ethernet port allows other devices on the same network to communicate with the printer.

      • Simply attach one end of the Ethernet cable to the printer and the other end to a network switch. Ensure that all computers are also connected to the same network either through Wi-Fi or direct Ethernet.

      Loading Label Media

      To load the label media, we will follow the Face Out Media path when installing.

      For further information, follow the video below.

       

      Loading Ribbon Media

      To load the thermal ribbon media, follow the Face Out Ribbon path when installing the thermal ribbon.

      For further information, follow the video below.

       

      Printer Configuration

      The printer settings can be configured directly on the printer or via a connected computer within a browser. These settings include changing label size, adjusting RFID settings and swapping printing profiles.

      Connecting to a printer via a browser is only possible via an Ethernet connection. If connecting via USB, you would need to use the SATO all-in-one tool which won't be covered in this article.

      Configuring the Printer via the Browser

      1. Enter the IP address of the printer into your browser address bar.
      2. Log into the SATO configuration website by pressing the Login button.
        1. By default, the password to log in will be 0310.
      3. Once logged in, you can access the printing, interface or tools sections on the printer.

      Configuring the Printer via the Printer

       

      1. Power Button: Hold the power button for 2 seconds to either power on or power off the printer.
      2. LED Indicator: Will indicate the current status of the printer.
      3. Color LCD: Displays information about the printer, print job or settings.
      4. Online/Feed Buttons: Buttons which will allow the user to set the online/offline status of the printer and feed the label media when offline. These buttons are context aware and will change depending on the current menu or task.
      5. Back Button: Returns to the previous screen.
      6. Line Button: Toggles between Online/Offline mode and will play/pause any relevant videos.
      7. Enter Button: Confirm the selected item or setting value.
      8. Navigation Buttons: Navigate the selection in the screen menu.

      Holding the Up Arrow button for 5 seconds will display current details about the printer, including the current IP address of the printer.

      Using the Enter button will access the menus of the printer, including printing settings, RFID settings and tools for profile swaps.