Contents
GT408/410/424e Printer
Sato America, Inc
Table of Contents
Printer Configuration
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Introduction
About this Manual
Result in Presonal Injury
General Description
1a, Primary Components
Control Features
LCD Display
Technical Data
Environmental
Physical Characteristics
Power
Processing
Ribbon
Sensing
Interface Modules
Character Font Capabilities
Character Control
BAR Code Capabilties
Regulatory Approvals
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Installation
Unpacking & Parts Identification
Unpacking
Printer Installation
Site Location
Cable Connection
Media Selection
Media & Ribbon Loading
3b, Fan-fold Media & Ribbon Loading
RS232C Specifications
Interface Selection
RS232C Serial Interface
Cable Requirements DB9
RS232C Serial Interface Signals
PIN Direction Signal Definition
Host Connection DB9 Printer
Specifications
IEEE1284 Parallel Interface
Universal Serial BUS USB Adapter
802.11B Wireless
802.11B Wireless Specifications
Local Area Network LAN Ethernet
Receive Buffer
ACK/NAK Protocol
Accessories Installation
External Signal Connector
Memory Expansion
Pcmcia Memory Expansion
Interface Upgrade
Interface Upgrade
Label Cutter Installation
Label Peeler Installation
Printer Operation
Configuration Modes
Normal Mode
User Mode
User Mode
Advanced Mode
Advanced Mode
IEEE1284 Interface Setup Mode
IEEE1284 Interface Setup Mode
RS232C Interface Setup Mode
RS232C Interface Setup Mode
Centronics Interface Setup Mode
Centronics Interface Mode
LAN Interface Setup Mode
LAN Interface Setup Mode
USB Interface Setup Mode
USB Interface Setup Mode
Cartridge Mode
Cartridge Mode
Sembl Mode
10, Sembl Mode
Test Print Mode
11, Test Print Mode
Download Mode
+ Power
HEX Dump Mode
13, Hex Dump Mode
Boot Download Mode
FUNCTION+ + Enter + Power
Data Save Mode
15, Data Save Mode
Default Settings Mode
16, Default Settings Mode
Print Cancel Mode
17, Print Cancel Mode
Print Darkness Default Mode
18, Print Density Default Mode
Service Mode
19, Service Mode
Factory Mode
20, Factory Mode
Normal Mode
Menu Description
Is 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 initialized
Print Cancel Mode
Print Density Default Mode
Service 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/PROCEDURE
21, Sensor & Accessory Positioning
22, Print Base Reference Position
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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 Voids
Light Print Images
Smeared Print Images
Meandering Media
Printer Creates a Blank Label
Incorrect Label Positioning
Interface Troubleshooting
CHK Troubleshooting Step
LAN Ehternet Interface
Test Print Troubleshooting
Hex Dump Mode
Test Print Mode
Test Label Printing
Sample Test Label
Sensor Locations
Sensor Locations
Maintenance
Cleaning Procedures
Replacement Procedures
Print Head Replacement
Platen Roller Replacement
1b, Print Head Replacement
Platen Roller Replacement
Adjustment Procedures
Print Head Alignment
Print Head Pressure Adjustment
Pressure Adjustment Media Scale Thickness MM
Print Head Balance Adjustment
Balance Adjustment
Ribbon Guide Adjustment
Ribbon Guide Adjustment
Label Sensor Positioning
Label Sensor Positioning
Potentiometer Adjustments