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[System] Menu
The following settings are available in the [System] menu:
[Regional]
Set the display language, time zone, calendar and unit.
The setting items are as follows:
[Messages]
Set the display language of the LCD.
Select the display language from the list.
[External Keyboard]
Set the language for the external keyboard connected to the product.
Select the external keyboard layout from Western and Eastern European languages, Japanese, Chinese and Korean.
 
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Japanese, Chinese, and Korean only support a change in the layout of the keyboard. The IME (Input Method Editor) is not compatible, so you cannot input hiragana, katakana, or kanji.
[Locale]
Set the locale to be used in AEP (Application Enabled Printing) mode.
This setting determines the format of time, dates, numbers, prices, names of weekdays, months, etc. in AEP applications.
Select the locale from the list.
[On-Screen Keyboard]
Set the language for the on-screen keyboard.
[Unit]
Set the unit of length for indication.
The options are as follows:
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[dot]
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["] (inch)
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[mm]
[Time]
Set the time.
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Set the current time by tapping / , and then tap .
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On the confirmation message, tap to cancel, or tap to confirm the setting.
[Date]
Set the date.
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Set the current date by tapping the date on the calendar.
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On the confirmation message, tap to cancel, or tap to confirm the setting.
[Time Zone]
Set the time zone.
First select the region from the map.
Then select the city from the list.
[Display Language Icon]
Set whether to display the [Language] icon on the top screen of the [Settings] menu.
By enabling this function, the [Language] icon is added to the [Settings] menu screen as below. You can directly access the display language setting screen.
[Notifications]
Set the function to notify when to clean and replace parts.
The setting items are as follows:
[Clean Printhead]
Notify when the print head needs to be cleaned.
The setting items are as follows:
[Clean Printhead]
Enable or disable the notification function about when the print head needs to be cleaned.
[Cleaning Interval]
Set the notification interval about when the print head needs to be cleaned.
You can change the setting only if you enabled the [Clean Printhead] menu.
The product shows the print distance as a setting value. The setting range is from 10 to 1,000 meters.
[Clean Counter]
Shows the current print distance.
[Change Printhead]
Notify when the print head needs to be replaced.
The setting items are as follows:
[Change Printhead]
Enable or disable the notification function about when the print head needs to be replaced.
[Printhead Interval]
Set the notification interval about when the print head needs to be replaced.
You can change the setting only if you enabled the [Change Printhead] menu.
The product shows the print distance as a setting value. The setting range is from 10 to 100 km.
[Printhead Count]
Shows the current print distance.
[Change Cutter]
Notify when the cutter unit needs to be replaced.
The setting items are as follows:
[Change Cutter]
Enable or disable the notification function about when the cutter unit needs to be replaced.
[Cutter Life]
Set the notification interval about when the cutter unit needs to be replaced.
You can change the setting only if you enabled the [Change Cutter] menu.
The product shows the cutter count as the setting value. The setting range is from 10,000 to 1,000,000 cuts.
[Cutter Count]
Shows the current number of cuts by the cutter.
[Change Platen]
Notify when the platen roller needs to be replaced.
The setting items are as follows:
[Change Platen]
Enable or disable the notification function about when the platen roller needs to be replaced.
[Platen Interval]
Set the notification interval about when the platen roller needs to be replaced.
You can change the setting only if you enabled the [Change Platen] menu.
The product shows the fed distance as the setting value. The setting range is from 10 to 100 km.
[Platen Count]
Shows the current distance the platen roller has fed.
[Sound]
Set the volume and the key sounds.
The setting items are as follows:
[Volume]
Set the volume for the product sounds, such as the error buzzer and key sound.
The setting range is from 0 to 8.
0 is the lowest and 8 is the highest.
If you set the volume to 0, it mutes the sound.
 
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You can set this item from the swipe down menu as well.
[Key Sound]
Set the type of sounds when a key is tapped.
The options are as follows:
None
Mute key sounds.
Key Sound1
Key Sound2
Key Sound3
[Energy Saving]
The setting items are as follows:
[AC(Without Battery)]
Set the Energy Saving function when using the AC power supply.
The setting items are as follows:
[Sleep Timeout]
Set the period before the product enters sleep mode.
The setting range is from 0 to 60 minutes.
 
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The sleep function is disabled if you set it to 0.
Conditions Not to Transit to Sleep Mode
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While the Home screen is shown or during Settings mode
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When the temperature in the product exceeds the tolerance range (Error 1022)
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When a LAN cable is connected
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When a USB cable is connected
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When the product is connected by wireless LAN ad-hoc mode or Wi-Fi Direct
Conditions to Return from the Sleep Mode
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When the top cover is closed and opened
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While the product receives the data (only via Bluetooth or NFC)
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When the / (Standby/Home) button is pressed
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When the USB cable is removed or connected
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When the Auto Power-Off mode is selected
[Auto Power Off]
Set the period before the product powers off automatically when no operation is performed for a certain period of time.
The setting range is from 0 to 999 minutes.
 
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The Auto Power Off function is disabled if you set it to 0.
Conditions Not to Transit to the Auto Power-Off Mode
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While the Home screen is shown or during Settings mode
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When the temperature in the product exceeds the tolerance range (Error 1022)
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While the product receives the print data
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While the product is executing package update
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During sleep mode
[Battery-Powered]
Set the Energy Saving function when using the optional battery.
The setting items are as follows:
[Sleep Timeout]
Set the period before the product enters sleep mode.
The setting range is from 0 to 60 minutes.
 
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The sleep function is disabled if you set it to 0.
Conditions Not to Transit to Sleep Mode
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While the Home screen is shown or during Settings mode
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When the product is in low-battery status
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When the temperature in the product exceeds the tolerance range (Error 1022)
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When a LAN cable is connected
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When the product is connected by wireless LAN ad-hoc mode or Wi-Fi Direct
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During battery charging
Conditions to Return from the Sleep Mode
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When the top cover is closed and opened
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While the product receives the data (only via Bluetooth or NFC)
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When the / (Standby/Home) button is pressed
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When the AC adapter is removed or connected during battery use
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When the USB cable is removed or connected
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When charging is completed
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When the product detects the low battery status (Error 1043)
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When the Auto Power-Off mode is selected
[Auto Power Off]
Set the period before the product powers off automatically when no operation is performed for a certain period of time.
The setting range is from 0 to 999 minutes.
 
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The Auto Power Off function is disabled if you set it to 0.
Conditions Not to Transit to the Auto Power-Off Mode
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While the Home screen is shown or during Settings mode
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When the product is in low-battery status
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When the temperature in the product exceeds the tolerance range (Error 1022)
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During battery charging
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While the product receives the print data
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While the product is executing package update
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During sleep mode
[LCD Brightness]
Set the brightness of the screen.
The setting range is from 1 to 10.
1 is the darkest and 10 is the brightest.
 
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The product has a built-in energy saving function, which will decrease the brightness of the screen when you have not operated the product for a period.
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You can set this item from the swipe down menu as well.
[Show Total Count]
Enable or disable the indication of the total print count.
If enabled, the total print count appears on both the Online and Offline screens.
The number in the brackets to the right of [QTY] on the Online and Offline screens is the total print count.
 
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Shows the total print count from the time the product is on until it is off.
When you power off the product, the count is reset to [0].
[Password]
The setting items are as follows:
[Password Enable]
Enable or disable the password setting.
If you have enabled the password, the product requires you to enter the password set in the [Password] menu before you enter the Settings mode.
 
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The default password is 0310. Change the password to secure the use of the product.
Select [level1] in the [Password] > [Change Password] menu and set a new password.
[Password Required After]
Set the period of time until password is required to enter the Settings mode again after once logging in.
If you set to 0, a password is required every time you log in.
The setting range is from 0 to 99 minutes.
[Install Security]
Enable or disable the password input for installing the pkg file to the product.
If you have enabled the password input, the product requires you to enter the password set in the [Password] menu before you can download the package file.
The options are as follows:
None
No password is required to install a pkg file.
USB
Password is required to install a pkg file from the USB memory.
Always
Password is required to install a pkg file from the USB memory or downloaded from computer.
 
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The password used for installing a pkg file can be any passwords set in the [System] > [Password].
Contact your SATO reseller or technical support for more information of the pkg file.
[NFC Security]
Set whether to show the confirmation message or enable the password input before settings are written to the product from an Android device with the NFC interface.
To use the NFC Security function, the settings must be written from the Android device while the product is powered off. The confirmation message or password input screen is shown when the product is powered on.
The options are as follows:
None
No confirmation message is shown and no password is required before the settings are written to the product.
Confirm
The confirmation message is shown before the settings are written to the product.
Password
You need to enter the password set in the [Password] menu before the settings are written to the product.
[Change Password]
Change the password.
You can enter 4 to 32 characters. Alphabets (capital and small letters), numbers and symbols can be used.
The setting items are as follows:
admin
This is the setting item for factory.
Strictly for SATO authorized personnel use.
manager
The password for accessing the [Service] menu.
Strictly for SATO authorized personnel use.
level1
The password for accessing the [Settings] menu.
 
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Passwords other than [level1] are exclusively for factory and maintenance personnel.
[Start on AC]
Set whether to power on/off the product by powering on/off the main power source.
Power on/off the product by powering on/off the main power source.
Power on/off the product by pressing the / (Standby/Home) button of the product.
 
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Do not repeatedly power on/off the product.
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If you power the main power source off and then on again quickly, the product may not be powered on because it is still in the powering off process. In such a case, press the / (Standby/Home) button to power on the product.
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Do not power off the product during operation, such as when printing or updating. Doing so could cause a malfunction of the product.
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Do not disconnect the power cord until the powering off process is completed on the product.
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An incorrect power on/off operation may damage the product settings. In such a case, the product settings are reset to their initial values. It is always recommended to use the power button to allow proper shutdown of the product and ensure changes made to menu settings are saved appropriately.
[Theme]
Set the display theme.
Select the color from the list.
[Swipe Down Menu]
Enable or disable the swipe down menu.
If enabled, you can open the swipe down menu by swiping down from the top of the screen.
Related Topics
Settings Mode Operations
Operations in the Swipe Down Menu
Setting Value Input

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