SATO ct4i manual General Precautions

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Unit 3: Installation

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

• When using head cleaning liquid, note that it is flam-

• Do not disassemble or perform modifications to

mable. Never heat it or throw it into a fire. Keep it out

the printer, as this renders the product unsafe.

of children’s reach to avoid accidental consumption.

For maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs,

Should this occur, consult a doctor immediately.

consult a sales outlet, dealer, or service center

• When opening/closing the cover, beware of getting

for help, instead of attempting to perform this

yourself. Renewable annual service contracts

your fingers caught. Also, hold the opening/closing

are available.

cover well so that it will not slip and fall onto the

• When maintaining or cleaning the printer,

hand.

• After printing, the print head remains hot. When

always disconnect the power cable for safety.

• Do not insert your hand or other objects into the

replacing paper or cleaning the printer immediately

after printing, be careful not to burn yourself.

cutter.

• Touching even the edge of the printer head may

• When loading roll paper, be careful not to catch

cause injuries. When replacing paper or cleaning the

your fingers between the paper and the feeder.

printer, be careful not to hurt yourself.

• Be careful not to hurt yourself when detaching

 

• If the printer will not be used for extended periods of

the back cover of the fanfold through the hole

time, disconnect the power cable for safety.

and attaching it.

• When releasing and locking down the printer head,

• The simplified cutter (if applicable to the printer)

be careful not to catch any other foreign matter in it

is structured as a blade. Be careful not to cut

except label paper.

yourself.

 

 

This is a piece of Class B information technology equipment based on the standards of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Although this equipment is for use in home environment, if it is used close to a radio or television set, it may cause poor reception. Handle it properly in accordance with the content from the instruction manual.

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Contents Operator Manual Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Cleaning Procedures MaintenanceSato group of Companies Introduction About this Manual Personal InjuryGeneral Description CT4i Series Operator ManualThis page is left blank intentionally Technical Data Physical Characteristics Power SupplyEnvironmental Excluding Media ProcessingPrint SensingMedia RibbonCharacter Font Capabilities RegulatoryMatrix Fonts Downloadable FontsBarcode Capabilities Interface Specifications Interface SelectionDB25P Signals PIN#Printer Host Specifications PIN Assignments Signal DirectionSoftware Specifications Universal Serial BUS USBLED Indicator Status 802.11G WirelessWireless LAN Signal Strength Socket Connection Diagram Interface Signals Signal Signal DefinitionCable Requirements DB9 Host Direction Printer 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 IdentificationPrinter Installation Site LocationMedia Selection 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 SlotDIP Switch Settings Configuration PanelLED Switch 4 DT/TT Mode DIP Switch Settings CONT’DSwitch 5 Head Check Switch 7 Data Dump Switch 6 VR1 Potentiometer Adjustment modeSwitch 8 Interface Board selection Power on sequence for various Operational Modes Operational ModesNormal Mode LED and Buzzer status during Normal Mode operationOperational Modes CONT’D Data found on Test Prints User Test Print Mode Feed + Power onData Printed Parameter Default Setting Default Settings Mode Online + Feed + Power onHEX Dump Mode Power on with DSW7=ON Settings AffectedDSW5 DSW6 DSW8 Online Error Buzzer LED Program Download Mode DSW1=ON, DSW2=OFF, DSW3=ON + Power onFont Download Mode DSW1=OFF, DSW2=ON, DSW3=ON + Power on FunctionErrors during Font and Program Download Modes CauseMode Length of Offset mm Print head resolution OffsetsPotentiometer Adjustments Pitch OffsetOriginal First Line Print Position 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 Image Voids Ribbon WrinklingLight Print Images Uneven Print DarknessNo Printed Image Printer Creates a Blank LabelIncorrect Label Positioning Smeared Print ImagesInterface Troubleshooting CHK Troubleshooting StepLAN Ethernet Interface HEX Dump Test Print TroubleshootingTest Label Printing Maintenance Cleaning Procedures Print Head ReplacementAdjusting the Print Quality Adjustment ProceduresPrint Speed Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Print HEAD, Platen and RollersClearning Stubborn Debris on 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
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