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Unit 5: Printer Configuration
SATO MB2i Service Manual PN 9001145B Page 5-9
FONT DOWNLOAD MODE
A flash ROM is used to internally store and delete font data and custom designed data. The
storage capacity for custom designed characters is a maximum of 95 for each of type of 16 x 16,
22 x 22, 24 x 24 dots.
There are four transmission protocols for font download: (1) Download Font Storage, (2)
Download Font Selection, (3) Download Font Information Aquisition, (4) Storage Custom-
Designed Character. The return status from the printer is set between STX (02h) and ETX (03h),
and transferred in 3 bytes.
Wiring on the computer side may require a CTS (pin 5) and RTS (pin 4) cable connection.
Confirm the host settings before downloading.
Figure 5-5 provides the specific sequence of events required by the operator, the printer, and the
printers software for font download mode to be activated.
Refer to Figure 1-1 of the Introduction unit in this manual for dipswitch location.
A detailed description of how to download data is in the Programming Reference.
Figure 5-5, Font Download Mode
DSW = 1: OFF, 2: OFF, 3: OFF, 4: ON + POWER
Flashes
orange and enters the
Font Download Mode.
Ensure the printer is
waiting for data to be
sent before powering off.
Press POWER.
Flashes green while receiving
data.
Printer shuts down.
Blinks green while waiting
for data.
LED
changes from red to orange to
green when writing data to
Flash ROM.
Confirm the printer is
standing by for data
before sending.
Send data.
Format storage area if
never done.