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SATO America, Inc.

10350A Nations Ford Road

Charlotte, NC 28273

Main Phone: (704) 644.1650

Technical Support: (704) 644.1660

Technical Support Fax: (704) 644.1661 E-Mail: satosales@satoamerica.com techsupport@satoamerica.com www.satoamerica.com

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Contents Operator Manual Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Sato group of Companies MaintenanceCleaning Procedures Introduction About this Manual Personal InjuryGeneral Description CT4i Series Operator ManualThis page is left blank intentionally Technical Data Environmental Excluding Media Physical CharacteristicsPower Supply ProcessingMedia PrintSensing RibbonMatrix Fonts Character Font CapabilitiesRegulatory Downloadable FontsBarcode Capabilities Interface Specifications Interface SelectionPrinter Host Signals PIN#DB25P Specifications PIN Assignments Signal DirectionSoftware Specifications Universal Serial BUS USBLED Indicator Status 802.11G WirelessWireless LAN Signal Strength Socket Connection Diagram Cable Requirements DB9 Host Direction Printer Interface SignalsSignal Signal Definition Receive Buffer ControlCT4i Series Operator Manual CT4i Series Operator Manual This page is intentionally left blank Installation Overview Printer Placement Tips Electrical PrecautionsGeneral Precautions Unpacking & Parts Identification Unpacking & Parts IdentificationMedia Selection Printer InstallationSite Location Media Loading Rolled PaperRibbon Loading Ribbon Take-up SpindleLoading Fanfold Paper Fanfold paper loadingPrinter Label Sensor Positioning Label SensingOperational Mode Selection Label Print Direction This page is intentionally left blank Printer Configuration Configuration Modes Operating PanelRear Panel Fanfold-label Loading SlotLED Configuration PanelDIP Switch Settings Switch 5 Head Check DIP Switch Settings CONT’DSwitch 4 DT/TT Mode Switch 8 Interface Board selection Switch 6 VR1 Potentiometer Adjustment modeSwitch 7 Data Dump Power on sequence for various Operational Modes Operational ModesOperational Modes CONT’D LED and Buzzer status during Normal Mode operationNormal Mode Data Printed User Test Print Mode Feed + Power onData found on Test Prints Parameter Default Setting Default Settings Mode Online + Feed + Power onDSW5 DSW6 DSW8 Settings AffectedHEX Dump Mode Power on with DSW7=ON Font Download Mode DSW1=OFF, DSW2=ON, DSW3=ON + Power on Online Error Buzzer LEDProgram Download Mode DSW1=ON, DSW2=OFF, DSW3=ON + Power on FunctionErrors during Font and Program Download Modes CauseMode Length of Offset mm Print head resolution OffsetsOriginal First Line Print Position Potentiometer AdjustmentsPitch Offset Moved with Leading Edge Positive + OffsetPotentiometer Adjustments CONT’D Print DarknessData Dump Diagnostic Label Printing Test Labels Printing FACTORY/SERVICE Test Prints CT4i Series Operator Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide ErrorBlinks Light Print Images Image VoidsRibbon Wrinkling Uneven Print DarknessIncorrect Label Positioning No Printed ImagePrinter Creates a Blank Label Smeared Print ImagesInterface Troubleshooting CHK Troubleshooting StepLAN Ethernet Interface Test Label Printing Test Print TroubleshootingHEX Dump Maintenance Cleaning Procedures Print Head ReplacementPrint Speed Adjustment ProceduresAdjusting the Print Quality Clearning Stubborn Debris on the Print Head Cleaning the Print HEAD, Platen and RollersCleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Print HEAD, Platen and Rollers CONT’D Cleaning the Platen and Paper RollerRELEASING/REPLACING the Print Head Cleaning the Sensor CT4i Series Operator Manual Sato Group of Companies Sato Group of Companies Asia Pacific & Oceania Region