SATO CX200 manual Controls, Indicators and Connections, Device Name Primary Function USE

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SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION

1-5 Controls, Indicators and Connections

The following table summarizes the functions of the various printer controls, indicators, and connections.

DEVICE NAME

PRIMARY FUNCTION

USE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESS - to advance media

 

 

 

PRESS while pressing READY

FEED button

Advances print media

indicator-to print test label

 

 

 

PRESS to pause printing during

 

 

 

batch mode operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GREEN - Printer ready for data

READY indicator

Shows print status

OFF - Printer busy, or Off-Line

 

 

 

RED - Printer needs attention

 

 

 

 

ON-OFF line

Places printer in On-

PRESS to switch to/from Off-Line

 

 

Line or Off-Line mode

or to reset the printer

 

 

 

 

Power input

Connects to power

Connect to power supply pro-

 

 

supply

vided with printer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DB9 female connector for connec-

Serial port

Data input

tion to host controller, RS232

 

 

 

interface

 

 

 

 

Parallel port

Data input

Centronics compatible connector

 

 

 

for connection to host controller

 

 

 

 

Print head

Unlocks print head

Push both releases toward rear of

release

 

printer to release print head

 

 

 

 

Media cover

Protects print media

Lift to open

 

 

mechanism

Push outward at hinge to remove

 

 

 

 

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CX Series Printers

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Contents CX200 Overview SectionDimensions Environmental SpecificationsAttributes Attributes Device Name Primary Function USE Controls, Indicators and ConnectionsSerial Input Connector DB9S Printer Power Connection Connecting the Interface Cable Also Refer to the Accompanying Illustrations Next Printer Setup Loading Labels or TagsPrinter Setup Loading Labels or Tags Also Refer to the Accompanying Illustrations Printer Setup Loading RibbonPrinter Setup Loading Ribbon Printer Setup Loading Ribbon Selecting the Label Sensor Type Printer Test and Calibration Preparation for Test Installing the software to your hard driveDescription of Test Menu Running the software from your 3-1/2 drivePrinter Test and Calibration Print Head / Status Print Access the softwarePrinter Test and Calibration Change RS232 Settings Printer Test and Calibration Change RS232 Settings Printer Test and Calibration Set Top of Form Pitch Offset Printer Test and Calibration Set Top of Form Pitch Offset Printer Test and Calibration Calibrate Printer Sequence of events when the Calibration Program is run Basic Operations Printing and Reading a Self-test Label Example Self Test Label Sending Data to the Printer Printer Ready/Standby/Reset ControlBasic Operations Feeding Blank Labels Label ReprintControlling the Printer Using Direct Commands Basic Operations Printer Ready/Standby/Reset ControlPrinting Labels Cleaning MaintenanceCleaning Clean Platen Rollerlabel Feed Direction Rev Preparing the Printer for Service Parts ReplacementSection Description KIT Part Number Replaceable PartsReplaceable Parts Replaceable Parts Location Refer to the Illustration Top Case Removal/ReplacementTo remove the chassis Chassis, Including the Front Case Removal/ReplacementTo replace the chassis and front case Chassis, Including Front Case Removal/ReplacementPlaten installation Platen Removal/ReplacementPlaten removal Print head removal Print Head Removal/ReplacementPrint head installation Module replacement Pcba Module Removal/ReplacementModule removal PCA board installation PCA Base Board Removal/ReplacementPCA board removal Motor installation Motor Removal/ReplacementMotor removal Switch removal Head Open Switch Removal/ReplacementSwitch installation Cluster gear installation Cluster Gear Removal/ReplacementCluster gear removal CX Series Printers Preliminary Tests TroubleshootingReady light is not lit Common Problems and Their SolutionsHost stops responding or displays printer not ready message Printer feeds too many labels Ribbon wrinkles Printed labels are cut off at the bottom
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