SATO GT 410, GT 424e, GT408 manual Control Features, LCD Display

Page 8

Unit 1: Introduction

CONTROL FEATURES

This chapter identifies the interactive control features of the printer. These functions are generally defined here. More specific explainations will be found throughout this manual on how to use them.

LCD Display

Communicates operational conditions via the use of icons and text.

POWER ON LINE STATUS LABEL RIBBON

LINE FEED

FUNCTION

ENTER CANCEL

VOLUME

PITCH OFFSET DARKNESS

LED Indicators

POWER

Illuminates when the power on.

ONLINE

Illuminates when communication is available .

Flashes when fails.

STATUS

Flashes when an error occurs. Flashes when sending/receiving data.

LABEL

Flashes when paper error occurs.

RIBBON

Flashes when ribbon error occurs.

Operator Buttons

FEED

Feeds the equivalent of a sheet of paper when pressed once. Positions paper if misaligned .

LINE

Starts and stops printing and transmission of data.

Maintenance Panel

FUNCTION

Allows movement through the various menus and modes.

Permits the movement of the cursor for input.

ENTER

Allows the selection of an option .

CANCEL

Cancels a print job. Allows return to the previous screen when moving through the menus.

VOLUME

For buzzer volume adjustment.

PITCH

For adjusting print position.

OFFSET

Adjusts cut, peel, and tear-off stop positions.

DARKNESS

Adjusts print density .

Power Switch

Breaks the circuit providing power to the printer.

Figure 1-2, Operator Panel

SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual

PN 9001138A

Page 1-4

Image 8
Contents GT408/410/424e Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Maintenance Printer ConfigurationTroubleshooting Introduction About this Manual Result in Presonal InjuryGeneral Description 1a, Primary ComponentsControl Features LCD DisplayTechnical Data Physical Characteristics PowerEnvironmental ProcessingInterface Modules RibbonSensing Character Font Capabilities Regulatory Approvals Character ControlBAR Code Capabilties Page Installation Unpacking & Parts Identification UnpackingCable Connection Printer InstallationSite Location Media Selection Media & Ribbon Loading3b, Fan-fold Media & Ribbon Loading RS232C Serial Interface RS232C SpecificationsInterface Selection RS232C Serial Interface Signals PIN Direction Signal DefinitionCable Requirements DB9 Host Connection DB9 PrinterSpecifications IEEE1284 Parallel Interface802.11B Wireless 802.11B Wireless SpecificationsUniversal Serial BUS USB Adapter 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 Image Voids Light Print ImagesUneven Print Darkness Smeared Print ImagesIncorrect Label Positioning Meandering MediaPrinter Creates a Blank Label 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