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[Tools] Menu
The following settings are available in the [Tools] menu:
[Test Print]
Perform a test print.
The setting items are as follows:
[Factory]
Perform the factory test print.
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Check and set the items as listed on the [Factory] menu.
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Press the button () to start a test print. Press the button () again to pause printing.
To stop the test print, first pause printing, and then press the button ().
　
The setting items are as follows:
Label Width
Shows the necessary media width of the test print.
The options are [Large] (101.6 mm (4”) ) and [Small] (55 mm (2.17”)).
Pitch
Set the print position in the vertical direction.
The setting range is from -30 to 30 dots.
When you decrease the setting value, the print position moves in the feed direction.
When you increase the setting value, the print position moves opposite the feed direction.
Offset
Set the stop position of the media.
The setting range is from -30 to 30 dots.
When you decrease the setting value, the stop position moves in the feed direction.
When you increase the setting value, the stop position moves opposite the feed direction.
Darkness Adjust
Fine tune the print darkness of the test print.
The setting range is from 0 to 99.
0 is the lightest and 99 is the darkest.
 
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You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.
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The changes to the settings in this menu are linked and are changed with each of the test print settings under the [Test Print] menu.
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The settings in [Pitch], [Offset], and [Darkness Adjust] are linked and are changed with the settings in the [Printing] > [Advanced] > [Adjustments] menu.
[Configure List]
Print the product setting information.
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Check and set the items as listed on the [Configure List] menu.
2.
Press the button () to start a test print. Press the button () again to pause printing.
To stop the test print, first pause printing, and then press the button ().
The setting items are as follows:
Label Width
Shows the necessary media width of the test print.
The necessary media width is 55 mm (2.17") for [Small].
Label Length
Set the length of one piece of the media used for the test print.
The setting range is from 400 to 1600 dots.
Pitch
Set the print position in the vertical direction.
The setting range is from -30 to +30 dots.
When you decrease the setting value, the print position moves in the feed direction (toward the front part of the media).
When you increase the setting value, the print position moves opposite the feed direction (toward the end part of the media).
Offset
Set the stop position of the media.
The setting range is from -30 to +30 dots.
When you decrease the setting value, the stop position moves in the feed direction (toward the front part of the media).
When you increase the setting value, the stop position moves opposite the feed direction (toward the end part of the media).
Darkness Adjust
Fine tune the print darkness of the test print.
The setting range is from 0 to 99.
0 is the lightest and 99 is the darkest.
 
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You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.
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The changes to the settings in this menu are linked and are changed with each of the test print settings under the [Test Print] menu.
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The settings in [Pitch], [Offset], and [Darkness Adjust] are linked and are changed with the settings in the [Printing] > [Advanced] > [Adjustments] menu.
[Configure QR]
Print the configuration information with a QR code.
1.
Check and set the items as listed on the [Configure QR] menu.
2.
Press the button () to start a test print. Press the button () again to pause printing.
To stop the test print, first pause printing, and then press the button ().
The available setting items are as follows.
Label Width
Shows the necessary media width of the test print.
The necessary media width is 55 mm (2.17") for [Small].
Label Length
Set the length of one piece of the media used for the test print.
The setting range is from 400 to 1600 dots.
Pitch
Set the print position in the vertical direction.
The setting range is from -30 to +30 dots.
When you decrease the setting value, the print position moves in the feed direction (toward the front part of the media).
When you increase the setting value, the print position moves opposite the feed direction (toward the end part of the media).
Offset
Set the stop position of the media.
The setting range is from -30 to +30 dots.
When you decrease the setting value, the stop position moves in the feed direction (toward the front part of the media).
When you increase the setting value, the stop position moves opposite the feed direction (toward the end part of the media).
Darkness Adjust
Fine tune the print darkness of the test print.
The setting range is from 0 to 99.
0 is the lightest and 99 is the darkest.
 
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You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.
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The changes to the settings in this menu are linked and are changed with each of the test print settings under the [Test Print] menu.
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The settings in [Pitch], [Offset], and [Darkness Adjust] are linked and are changed with the settings in the [Printing] > [Advanced] > [Adjustments] menu.
[Paper Sensor]
Print the detection result of the media sensor level.
When you do a test print for the media sensor, the print mode automatically changes to the [Continuous] mode. Close the dispenser unit before doing a test print.
1.
Check and set the items as listed on the [Paper Sensor] menu.
2.
Press the button () to start the test print. Press the button () again to pause the print.
To stop the test print, first pause the print and then press the button ().
　
The setting items are as follows:
Label Width
Shows the necessary media width of the test print.
The necessary media width is 55 mm (2.17") for [Small].
Label Length
Set the length of one piece of the media used for the test print.
The setting range is from 400 to 1600 dots.
Pitch
Set the print position in the vertical direction.
The setting range is from -30 to +30 dots.
When you decrease the setting value, the print position moves in the feed direction (toward the front part of the media).
When you increase the setting value, the print position moves opposite the feed direction (toward the end part of the media).
Offset
Set the stop position of the media.
The setting range is from -30 to +30 dots.
When you decrease the setting value, the stop position moves in the feed direction (toward the front part of the media).
When you increase the setting value, the stop position moves opposite the feed direction (toward the end part of the media).
Darkness Adjust
Fine tune the print darkness of the test print.
The setting range is from 0 to 99.
0 is the lightest and 99 is the darkest.
 
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You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.
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The changes to the settings in this menu are linked and are changed with each of the test print settings under the [Test Print] menu.
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The settings in [Pitch], [Offset], and [Darkness Adjust] are linked and are changed with the settings in the [Printing] > [Advanced] > [Adjustments] menu.
[BD Address]
Perform the factory test print.
1.
Check and set the items as listed on the [BD Address] menu.
2.
Press the button () to start a test print. Press the button () again to pause printing.
To stop the test print, first pause printing, and then press the button ().
The setting items are as follows:
Label Width
Shows the necessary media width of the test print.
The necessary media width is 101.6 mm (4") for [Large].
Pitch
Set the print position in the vertical direction.
The setting range is from -30 to +30 dots.
When you decrease the setting value, the print position moves in the feed direction (toward the front part of the media).
When you increase the setting value, the print position moves opposite the feed direction (toward the end part of the media).
Offset
Set the stop position of the media.
The setting range is from -30 to +30 dots.
When you decrease the setting value, the stop position moves in the feed direction (toward the front part of the media).
When you increase the setting value, the stop position moves opposite the feed direction (toward the end part of the media).
Darkness Adjust
Fine tune the print darkness of the test print.
The setting range is from 0 to 99.
0 is the lightest and 99 is the darkest.
 
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You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.
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The changes to the settings in this menu are linked and are changed with each of the test print settings under the [Test Print] menu.
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The settings in [Pitch], [Offset], and [Darkness Adjust] are linked and are changed with the settings in the [Printing] > [Advanced] > [Adjustments] menu.
[Head Check]
Perform the head check print.
1.
Check and set the items as listed on the [Head Check] menu.
2.
Press the button () to start the head check print. Press the button () again to pause the print.
To stop the head check print, first pause the print and then press the button ().
　
The setting items are as follows:
Label Width
Set the media width used for the head check print.
The setting range is from 320 to 832 dots.
Label Length
Set the length of one piece of the media used for the head check print.
The setting range is from 40 to 240 dots.
Pitch
Set the print position in the vertical direction.
The setting range is from -30 to +30 dots.
When you decrease the setting value, the print position moves in the feed direction (toward the front part of the media).
When you increase the setting value, the print position moves opposite the feed direction (toward the end part of the media).
Offset
Set the stop position of the media.
The setting range is from -30 to +30 dots.
When you decrease the setting value, the stop position moves in the feed direction (toward the front part of the media).
When you increase the setting value, the stop position moves opposite the feed direction (toward the end part of the media).
Darkness Adjust
Fine tune the print darkness of the head check print.
The setting range is from 0 to 99.
0 is the lightest and 99 is the darkest.
 
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You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.
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The changes to the settings in this menu are linked and are changed with each of the test print settings under the [Test Print] menu.
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The settings in [Pitch], [Offset], and [Darkness Adjust] are linked and are changed with the settings in the [Printing] > [Advanced] > [Adjustments] menu.
[HEX-Dump]
Save the hex dump print data or dump data from the receive buffer to the USB memory.
The setting items are as follows:
[Hex Dump Mode]
Enable or disable the Hex Dump mode.
If you set the [Hex Dump Mode] to [Enabled], the product prints the received data and at the same time creates a file of the received data inside "hexdump/".
 
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If [Hex Dump Mode] is enabled, [HEX-Dump] appears on both the Online and Offline screens.
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You can save a maximum of 10 received data files for each type of interface. Depending on the file size, the number of files you can save will be less than 10.
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The details of the file created inside "hexdump/" of the product are as follows:
BT00xx.bin
Received data through Bluetooth.
NFC00xx.bin
Received data through NFC.
USB00xx.bin
Received data through USB.
WIFI00xx.bin
Received data through wireless LAN.
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When the received data size reaches to 1024 KB or the status without receiving data lasts for 60 seconds, the file is saved.
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You can print or delete the files created inside "hexdump/" of the product from [Log Files] menu.
[Buffer Dump]
Save the receive buffer data to the product.
Available only if you have set to [Disabled] in the [Hex Dump Mode] menu.
Save the receive buffer data to "buff/" in the product.
 
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The data files of the receive buffer are created for each type of interface.
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The details of the file created inside "buff/" of the product are as follows:
BT0001.bin
The contents of the receive buffer for Bluetooth.
NFC001.bin
Received data through NFC.
PIPE001.bin
Received data through pipe.
USB0001.bin
The contents of the receive buffer for USB.
WIFI0001.bin
The contents of the receive buffer for wireless LAN.
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If you perform the [Buffer Dump] again, the existing file will be overwritten.
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You can print or delete files from the [Log Files] menu.
[Log Files]
Manage the log files of the product.
The setting items are as follows:
[Copy]
Copy the log files of the product to the USB memory.
Available only if you have installed the USB memory.
To connect a USB memory to the product, you need a USB host cable (Mini-B).
 
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Be sure to perform a virus check on the USB memory before connecting it to the product. SATO Corporation shall not be held responsible for any product malfunctions caused by a virus spread via USB memory.
The procedure to copy the log files is as follows:
1.
Select the file type to copy and press the button.
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buff/
The buffer data saved when you perform the [Buffer Dump].
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hexdump/
The received data created through [Hex Dump Mode].
2.
Select the file to copy and press the button. A check mark appears on the right side of the file name.
3.
After you select the file, press the button () to copy the selected file to the USB memory.
 
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When [Hex Dump Mode] is set to [Enabled], it may take some time before the files appear.
[Remove]
Remove the log files of the product.
The procedure to delete the log files is as follows:
1.
Select the file type to delete.
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buff/
The buffer data saved after you perform the [Buffer Dump].
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hexdump/
The received data created through [Hex Dump Mode].
2.
Select the file to delete and press the button. A check mark appears on the right side of the file name.
3.
After you select the file, press the button () to delete the selected file.
 
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When [Hex Dump Mode] is set to [Enabled], it may take some time before the files appear.
[Print]
Print a hex dump of the log files of the product.
The procedure to print the log files is as follows:
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Select the file type to print.
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buff/
The buffer data saved after you perform the [Buffer Dump].
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hexdump/
The received data created through [Hex Dump Mode].
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Select the file to print and press the button to perform the dump print.
 
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Printing the contents of the file may use a lot of media.
 
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When [Hex Dump Mode] is set to [Enabled], it may take some time before the files appear.
[Reset]
Initialize the settings or counter of the product.
The setting item is as follows:
[Select]
Select the items to be initialized.
The items are as follows:
[Data]
Initializing the data saved in the product.
The data to be initialized are the fonts and graphics registered in the product.
When you select [Data], the confirmation screen appears.
If you are sure, press the button ().
If not, press the button ().
 
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Normally, it is not necessary to perform the initialization. Doing so could change the print conditions.
[Data & Settings]
Initialize the data and setting values of the product.
The data to be initialized are the fonts and graphics registered in the product.
Select the setting items to be initialized.
The options are as follows.
User Reset
Initialize the data and setting values.
User Reset (-Interface)
Initialize the data and setting values that are not included in the [Interface] menu.
Factory Reset
Initialize to the status after factory shipment.
Factory Reset (-Interface)
Initialize the items that are not included in the [Interface] menu to the status after factory shipment.
Interface
Initialize the data and setting values in the [Interface] menu.
Printing
Initialize the data and setting values in the [Printing] menu.
Select the item to be initialized and then press the button () to show the confirmation screen.
If yes, press the button ().
If not, press the button ().
The product will reboot after the initialization.
[Settings]
Select the setting items to be initialized.
The options are as follows.
User Reset
Initialize the setting values.
User Reset (-Interface)
Initialize the setting values that are not included in the [Interface] menu.
Factory Reset
Initialize to the status after factory shipment.
Factory Reset (-Interface)
Initialize the items that are not included in the [Interface] menu to the status after factory shipment.
Interface
Initialize the setting values in the [Interface] menu.
Printing
Initialize the setting values in the [Printing] menu.
Select the item to be initialized and then press the button () to show the confirmation screen.
If yes, press the button ().
If not, press the button ().
[Profiles]
Maintain the customized profile of the product settings.
The name of the last loaded profile appears in the parentheses.
The setting items are as follows:
[Delete]
Delete the profile of the product.
Not available if no profile is registered.
The procedure to delete the profile is as follows:
1.
Select the profile to be deleted using the / buttons.
2.
Press the button or press the button () to confirm.
3.
In the message screen, press the button ().
The profile name is deleted from the list.
[Load]
Load the profile of the product.
Not available if no profile is registered.
The procedure to load the profile is as follows:
1.
Select the profile to be loaded using the / buttons.
2.
Press the button or press the button () to confirm.
A check mark appears on the right side of the loaded profile name. And the name of the loaded profile appears on the [Profiles] menu in the parentheses.
[Save]
Save the current product settings as a new profile.
The screen shows a list of the profiles saved in the product. If no profile is saved, the screen shows an empty list.
　
To save the current product settings as a new profile, press the button () and enter the name of the profile.
You can enter a maximum of 32 characters. You can use alphabets (capital and small letters), numbers and symbols.
Press the button () to confirm.
The new profile name appears on the list and is loaded.
[Start with]
Select the profile to be loaded at product startup.
Not available if no profile is registered.
The procedure to load the profile at product startup is as follows:
1.
Select the profile to be loaded at product startup using the / buttons.
2.
Press the button or the button () to confirm.
[Service]
These are the setting items for service.
Strictly for SATO authorized service personnel use.
[Factory]
These are the setting items for factory.
Strictly for SATO authorized service personnel use.
[Wi-Fi Site Survey]
Make a survey of the wave strength for each access point and display or print the survey results.
The selected items are as follows:
SiteSurveyDisp.
Configure Wi-Fi Site Survey.
SiteSurveyPrint
Print Wi-Fi Site Survey.
[Install Certificates]
Install certificates used for Wi-Fi authentication and for HTTPS.
Available only if you have connected the USB memory to the product.
To connect a USB memory to the product, you need a USB host cable (Mini-B).
 
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Be sure to perform a virus check on the USB memory before connecting it to the product. SATO Corporation shall not be held responsible for any product malfunctions caused by a virus spread via USB memory.
The setting items are as follows:
HTTPS
Installs the HTTPS certificates from the USB memory.
Wi-Fi Root CA
Installs the Wi-Fi Root CA certificates from the USB memory.
Wi-Fi Client
Installs the Wi-Fi client certificates from the USB memory.
Wi-Fi Private Key
Installs the Wi-Fi private key from the USB memory.
EAP-FAST PAC File
Installs the EAP-FAST PAC file from the USB memory.
SFTP Public Key
Installs the SFTP certificates from the USB memory.
SOTI Root CA
Installs the SOTI Root CA certificates from the USB memory.
SOTI Client
Installs the SOTI client certificates from the USB memory.
SOTI Private Key
Installs the SOTI private key from the USB memory.
The procedure to install the certificates and PAC files is as follows:
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Save the certificate files to the USB memory’s root folder.
Acceptable file extensions are as follows:
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.pem, .crt, .cer, .der for Root CA and client certificate in PEM or DER format
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.pfx and .p12 for client certificates in PKCS #12 format
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.prv and .key for private keys in PEM/PKCS #8 format
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.pac for PAC files
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Connect the USB memory to the product.
To connect a USB memory to the product, you need a USB host cable (Mini-B).
3.
Go to the [Settings] > [Tools] > [Install Certificates] menu.
4.
Select the certificate you want to install. Refer to the item description above.
5.
Select the certificate file from the list.
[Delete Certificates]
Delete certificates used for Wi-Fi authentication and for HTTPS.
HTTPS
Deletes the installed HTTPS certificates.
Wi-Fi Root CA
Deletes the installed Wi-Fi Root CA certificates.
Wi-Fi Client
Deletes the installed Wi-Fi client certificates.
Wi-Fi Private Key
Deletes the installed Wi-Fi private key.
EAP-FAST PAC File
Deletes the installed EAP-FAST PAC file.
SFTP Public Key
Deletes the installed SFTP certificates.
SOTI Root CA
Deletes the installed SOTI Root CA certificates.
SOTI Client
Deletes the installed SOTI client certificates.
SOTI Private Key
Deletes the installed SOTI private key.
The procedure to delete the certificates and PAC files is as follows:
1.
Go to the [Settings] > [Tools] > [Delete Certificates] menu.
2.
Select the certificate you want to delete. Refer to the item description above.
3.
In the message screen, press the button ().
[Clone]
Copy the current product settings and installed data to the USB memory.
You can select this menu only if USB memory is connected.
A USB host cable (Mini-B) is required to connect a USB memory to the product.
 
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Be sure to perform a virus check on the USB memory before connecting it to the product. SATO Corporation shall not be held responsible for any product malfunctions caused by a virus spread via USB memory.
The selected item is as follows:
Excl. Wi-Fi/IP/Bluetooth
Copy the product settings and data, excluding network information and Bluetooth device name, to the USB memory. This is useful when you set up multiple products already configured for network with the same product settings.
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The names of the clone file created:
Clone_PW4NX_[the serial number of the product].pkg
Incl. Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
Copy the product settings and data, including network information (excluding the IP address) and Bluetooth device name, to the USB memory. This is useful when you set up multiple products to be connected to the same network with the same product settings.
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The names of the clone file created
Clone_PW4NX_[he serial number of the product]_WIFI_BT.pkg
Incl. Wi-Fi/IP/Bluetooth
Copy the product settings and data, including network information (with the IP address) and Bluetooth device name, to the USB memory. This is useful when carrying the settings of the product to be replaced to a new product.
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The names of the clone file created
Clone_PW4NX_[the serial number of the product]_WIFI_IP_BT.pkg
[Logging Function]
Save the log data.
The setting items are as follows:
[Enabled]
Enable or disable the logging function.
The options are as follows:
Enabled
Enable the logging function. When this function is enabled, the log data is saved when powering off the product.
Disabled
Disable the logging function.
 
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When this function is enabled, log data is saved when powering off, so it may take some time to power off the product. Wait until the product is powered off.
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While the log data is being saved, a message that says "Log Saving" appears on the screen.
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The product stores log data for the last five times the product was powered off.
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The types of log data that are saved are as follows:
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Key events
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Analysis status
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System logs and settings
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Shared memory (including receive buffer)
[Save]
Save the log data to the USB memory.
Available only if there is log data in the product and if you have installed the USB memory.
To connect a USB memory to the product, you need a USB host cable (Mini-B).
 
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Be sure to perform a virus check on the USB memory before connecting it to the product. SATO Corporation shall not be held responsible for any product malfunctions caused by a virus spread via USB memory.
Press the button () to copy the log data to the USB memory.
 
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The saved log data is strictly for the use of SATO authorized service personnel.
[Remove]
Delete the log data.
Press the button () to delete the log data.
[Startup Guide]
The startup guide is a function to help you through the initial product settings (language settings, print mode settings, and loading media, etc.).
Enable or disable the startup guide.
The options are as follows:
Enabled
Enable the startup guide.
Disabled
Disable the startup guide.
If you have selected [Enabled], the startup guide appears when you power on the product.
Related Topics
Item Selection
Setting Value Input or Selection
List of Initial Values
Memory of the Product
[Unit]
[Adjustments]

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