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Table of Contents

1. Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 4

Markings and Symbols .......................................................................................... 4

Precautions in Use ................................................................................................. 8

2. Unpacking ........................................................................................ 9

3. Names of Parts .............................................................................. 10

Names and Functions of Operating Parts ............................................................ 12

4. Preparing for First-time Operation ................................................. 13

Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................................... 13

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack ........................................................... 15

Using AC Adapter ................................................................................................ 16

Loading Labels .................................................................................................... 17

• Continuous printing mode ............................................................................. 17

• Dispense mode printing ................................................................................ 19

• Switching from Dispense mode printing to Continuous printing mode .......... 21

5. Turning the Power On .................................................................... 22

6. Test Printing ................................................................................... 23

7. Operation with an RS-232C Cable ................................................ 24

8. Operation with a USB Cable .......................................................... 25

9. Operation via Infrared Communication .......................................... 26

10. Operation with Bluetooth or Wireless LAN Options ....................... 27

11. Printing ........................................................................................... 28

12. Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 30

13. Daily Care ...................................................................................... 33

14. Reference ...................................................................................... 35

Included Items ..................................................................................................... 35

Options ................................................................................................................ 35

Operation Modes ................................................................................................. 40

DIP Switch ........................................................................................................... 48

Basic Specifications of MB400i/MB410i .............................................................. 50

Preparation

Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Barcode Printer, MB400i/410i.

This manual is created so that a first-time user of MB400i/410i can learn its basic operations

in a short time.

Please read this manual carefully to make full use of the functions of MB400i/410i.

Cautions

1 Reproduction of all or part of this manual is prohibited.

2 The content of this manual is subject to change without notice.

3 This manual was created with utmost care regarding its content. However, if

you find any unclear points, errors, or omissions, please contact the retail

store or dealer where you purchased this printer.

Cautions regarding radio waves

This product is certified to meet technical standards based on the Radio Law. Therefore,

no wireless license is required to use this printer.

The following actions can be punishable by law:

• Disassembly or modification of this printer

• Removing the certification label (serial label) on this printer

Use in the following locations may drastically shorten the communication distance, or

prevent communication.

• Near a microwave oven; locations where static electricity or radio wave interference is

abundant; near wireless LAN equipment.

“Bluetooth” is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. USA.

Our company is using this trademark based on a licensing

contract with this association.

Before using the wireless LAN interface, be sure to set all security-related settings for

the wireless LAN equipment according to this manual.

To customers purchasing the Bluetooth or wireless LAN options:

Care

Reference

Troubleshooting

Operation

First Edition 2006. 8. 28 Q01662000