Dashboard Overview

The Dashboard displays the current status and information of the connected printer, along with the primary features that require an active printer connection. From the dashboard, users can configure printer settings in real time, download files to the printer, perform test prints, send SBPL commands, and access other printer-related functions.

　

Side menu (Dashboard)

The Side menu icon is available on the dashboard and most function pages.

Tap to open the side menu, which provides the following options:

[Back to Home]

Tap [Back to Home] to return to the [Printer] page.

　

[Dashboard]

Tap to return to the dashboard view.

　

Function Options

The side menu allows you to conveniently switch between different functions without returning to the dashboard. Tap a function name to open the corresponding function page.

◦	[Configure Printer]

For more details on the operation, refer to Configuring Printer Directly.

◦	[File Upload]

For more details on the operation, refer to File Upload.

◦	[Clone Configuration]

For more details on the operation, refer to Clone Configuration.

◦	[Test Print]

For more details on the operation, refer to Test Print.

◦	[Send SBPL]

For more details on the operation, refer to Send SBPL.

◦	[Statistics Logger]

[Statistics Logger] appears only when the NFC interface is selected.

For more details on the operation, refer to Printer Statistics Logger.

◦	[Easy Printer Login]

[Easy Printer Login] appears only when the NFC interface is selected.

For more details on the operation, refer to Easy Printer Login.

◦	[License Activator]

[License Activator] appears only when the NFC interface is selected.

For more details on the operation, refer to License Activator.

◦	[Easy RFID Configuration]

[Easy RFID Configuration] appears only when the NFC interface is selected.

For more details on the operation, refer to Easy RFID Configuration.

◦	[Default Password Retrieval]

[Default Password Retrieval] appears only when the NFC interface is selected and you are logged in to the application with your SATO ID AUTH account.

For more details on the operation, refer to Retrieve the Default Password.

• Swipe left to close the side menu.

Switch printer icon

Tap to open the [Switch printer] panel.

From this panel, user can easily switch to select a printer from the existing [Printer] list, select NFC interface, or add a new printer to the [Printer] list.

[Current selected printer]

Displays the currently selected printer or the NFC interface in use.

[Use NFC interface]

Tap [Use NFC interface] to transfer data between your Android device or iPhone and the printer using NFC.

For more information, refer to Using the NFC Interface.

Printer list

Tap a printer in the list to switch the active printer.

[Add Printer]

Tap [Add Printer] to open the [Add Printer] screen.

For more details on the operation, refer to Adding Printers to the Printer List.

• Swipe right to close the [Switch printer] panel.

Printer icon

Tap the printer icon to open the Printer Connection and Access panel.

The Printer Connection and Access panel displays connection-related information for the selected printer. This includes the connected interface, login status, and available access options, if supported by the printer.

The information shown may vary depending on the printer’s supported features, the connection interface in use, or the current printer login status. The following examples illustrate these variations for reference and explanation.

　

　

Connected interface

Displays the interface used to connect to the printer and the current connection status.

Switch printer

Tap to open the [Switch printer] panel.

For more information, refer to (B) Switch printer icon.

Reload

Tap to refresh the printer status.

Printer information and status

Displays the following information for the selected printer:

◦	Printer name

◦	Printer IP address and port number, or Bluetooth address

◦	Printer series and serial number

◦	Login status and user access level or connection status

Displays the user access level when the user is logged in to the printer. This information is not shown if the printer does not support the login feature.

If the printer is not connected, [Printer is not connected] is displayed.

TCP/IP Encryption setting

Turn on or off the [Use Encryption] toggle based on the printer configuration.

• The TCP/IP encryption setting must match the setting configured on the printer. • This option may not be displayed if the printer does not support encryption. • If the option appears but encryption is unsupported, leave the [Use Encryption] toggle turned off. • This feature is available only on selected printer models. Refer to Supported Models for details.

Printer access options

The Printer Access and Connection panel shows available access options for the selected printer. The displayed option depends on the printer login status and connection status.

　

◦	Printer login and unlock printer LCD options

When the printer supports the printer login feature and you have not logged in to the printer from the application, options to log in to the printer and unlock the printer LCD are displayed.

▪	Use the printer login option to log in to the printer from the application.

▪	Use the unlock printer LCD option to unlock access to the printer LCD menu when the password setting is enabled on the printer.

For more information about logging in to the printer, refer to Log In to the Printer When the Printer Is Added to the Printer List.

For more information about unlocking the printer LCD, refer to Unlock the Printer LCD When the Printer Is Added to the Printer List.

　

◦	Printer log out option

When you have logged in to the printer from the application, [Log Out] is displayed.

Tap [Log Out] to log out of the printer.

For more information, refer to Log Out of the Printer.

　

◦	Reconnect option

When the printer is not connected, the [Reconnect] button is displayed.

Tap [Reconnect] to reconnect to the printer.

• Swipe right to close the Printer Connection and Access panel.

Edit icon

Tap to edit the printer name, IP address, port number, or Bluetooth address.

[Status] button

The [Status] button shows whether the printer is Online, Offline, or Not Connected.

Tap the [Status] button to display the [Status Info] dialog.

[Interface] button

The [Interface] button shows the interface currently used to connect to the printer.

Tap the [Interface] button to show the [Interface Info] dialog.

Login status button

The Login status button appears only when the printer has an active login session. It displays the current user access level. If no user is logged in, or if the printer does not support login features, this button is not displayed.

Tap the Login status button to log out.

For more information, refer to Log Out of the Printer

Function buttons

Tap a function button to perform the corresponding operation on the selected printer.

The following functions are available:

[Configure Printer]

For more details on the operation, refer to Configuring Printer Directly.

　

[File Upload]

For more details on the operation, refer to File Upload.

　

[Clone Configuration]

For more details on the operation, refer to Clone Configuration.

　

[Test Print]

For more details on the operation, refer to Test Print.

　

[Send SBPL]

For more details on the operation, refer to Send SBPL.

　

[Statistics Logger]

[Statistics Logger] appears only when the NFC interface is selected.

For more details on the operation, refer to Printer Statistics Logger.

　

[Easy Printer Login]

[Easy Printer Login] appears only when the NFC interface is selected.

For more details on the operation, refer to Easy Printer Login.

　

[License Activator]

[License Activator] appears only when the NFC interface is selected.

For more details on the operation, refer to License Activator.

　

[Easy RFID Configuration]

[Easy RFID Configuration] appears only when the NFC interface is selected.

For more details on the operation, refer to Easy RFID Configuration.

　

[Default Password Retrieval]

[Default Password Retrieval] appears only when the NFC interface is selected and you are logged in to the application with your SATO ID AUTH account.

For more details on the operation, refer to Retrieve the Default Password.

• [Test Print], [Clone Configuration], and features that use the NFC interface are not available for WT4-AXB series (International Model) printers. • On iPhone devices, the [File Upload] and [Clone Configuration] function are not available when the printer is connected via Bluetooth interface.

　

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Related Topics

Home Page Overview

Printer Page Overview

Adding Printers to the Printer List