SATO GT 424e, GT408, GT 410 manual About this Manual, Result in Presonal Injury

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Unit 1: Introduction

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual is laid out consistent with the product discussed and provides all of the information required for printer maintenance and repair by SATO approved personnel. For the repair technician, this manual is intended to compliment, and to be used as an extension of, owner/ operator literature.

This manual also incorporates the use of special information boxes. Examples of these boxes and the type of information provided in each, are below.

WARNING: PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT, IF UNHEEDED, MAY

RESULT IN PRESONAL INJURY.

CAUTION: PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT, IF UNHEEDED, MAY

RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

NOTE: Provides helpful hints to assist in performing the tasks at hand.

LCD DISPLAY: Provides the specific display that should be visible on the LCD at that point.

A comprehensive Table Of Contents provided at the front of this manual facilitates rapid movement within. The contents identify the different Units, Chapters, and Sections. Each references the page number of their commencement.

The pages of this manual have embedded headers and footers to assist the user in identifying his or her exact position within the manual. The header provides the section number followed by its name. The footer identifies the product on the left, the manual’s part number in the center, and the page number to the right side of the page.

Page enumeration is two-part with each separated by a hyphen. The first character set references the Unit and the second identifies the page number. Page numbers begin with the numeral (1) one at the commencement of a new unit and ascends sequentially.

SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual

PN 9001138A

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Contents GT408/410/424e Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Printer Configuration TroubleshootingMaintenance Introduction About this Manual Result in Presonal InjuryGeneral Description 1a, Primary ComponentsControl Features LCD DisplayTechnical Data Environmental Physical CharacteristicsPower ProcessingRibbon SensingInterface Modules Character Font Capabilities Character Control BAR Code CapabiltiesRegulatory Approvals Page Installation Unpacking & Parts Identification UnpackingPrinter Installation Site LocationCable Connection Media Selection Media & Ribbon Loading3b, Fan-fold Media & Ribbon Loading RS232C Specifications Interface SelectionRS232C Serial Interface Cable Requirements DB9 RS232C Serial Interface SignalsPIN Direction Signal Definition Host Connection DB9 PrinterSpecifications IEEE1284 Parallel InterfaceUniversal Serial BUS USB Adapter 802.11B Wireless802.11B Wireless Specifications Local Area Network LAN EthernetReceive Buffer ACK/NAK ProtocolAccessories Installation External Signal ConnectorMemory Expansion Pcmcia Memory ExpansionInterface Upgrade Interface UpgradeLabel Cutter Installation Label Peeler InstallationPrinter Operation Configuration Modes Normal ModeUser Mode User ModeAdvanced Mode Advanced ModeIEEE1284 Interface Setup Mode IEEE1284 Interface Setup ModeRS232C Interface Setup Mode RS232C Interface Setup ModeCentronics Interface Setup Mode Centronics Interface ModeLAN Interface Setup Mode LAN Interface Setup ModeUSB Interface Setup Mode USB Interface Setup ModeCartridge Mode Cartridge ModeSembl Mode 10, Sembl ModeTest Print Mode 11, Test Print ModeDownload Mode + PowerHEX Dump Mode 13, Hex Dump ModeBoot Download Mode FUNCTION+ + Enter + PowerData Save Mode 15, Data Save ModeDefault Settings Mode 16, Default Settings ModePrint Cancel Mode 17, Print Cancel ModePrint Darkness Default Mode 18, Print Density Default ModeService Mode 19, Service ModeFactory Mode 20, Factory ModeNormal Mode Menu DescriptionIs the premiere screen of the Advanced Mode. The Advanced User Mode Print offset refers to the vertical and horizontal shifting Advanced Mode Allows the pitch sensor to be activated or deactivated as Advanced Mode Menu Description Interface Modes 4-4 Through Allows BCC check to be enabled or disabled. Will only appear Allows determination of which method of configuration has OFF with asychronous outputs with Select signal. Will only If any LAN interface is present and the Card option is not Cartridge Mode Sembl Mode Test Print Mode Download Mode HEX Dump Mode Boot Download Mode Data Save Mode Default Settings Mode Allows selection of data to be initializedPrint Cancel Mode Print Density Default ModeService Mode Enable or disable the control of ribbon rewind speed Previous printer Confirms copying is in progress. Data entry not required Factory Mode Displays values for the dispenser counter Operational Adjustments Potentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE21, Sensor & Accessory Positioning 22, Print Base Reference Position Page Troubleshooting Unit 5 Troubleshooting Alarm sound Three short beeps External signal Machine error Memory Writing error Item Number error Unit 5 Troubleshooting Uneven Print Darkness Image VoidsLight Print Images Smeared Print ImagesMeandering Media Printer Creates a Blank LabelIncorrect Label Positioning Interface Troubleshooting CHK Troubleshooting StepLAN Ehternet Interface Test Print Troubleshooting Hex Dump ModeTest Print Mode Test Label PrintingSample Test Label Sensor Locations Sensor LocationsMaintenance Cleaning Procedures Replacement Procedures Print Head ReplacementPlaten Roller Replacement 1b, Print Head ReplacementPlaten Roller Replacement Adjustment Procedures Print Head AlignmentPrint Head Pressure Adjustment Pressure Adjustment Media Scale Thickness MMPrint Head Balance Adjustment Balance AdjustmentRibbon Guide Adjustment Ribbon Guide AdjustmentLabel Sensor Positioning Label Sensor PositioningPotentiometer Adjustments