SATO ct4i manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

 

INTRODUCTION

1 - 1

About This Manual

1 - 2

General Description

1 - 3

TECHNICAL DATA

2 - 1

Interface Selection

2 - 6

RS232C High-Speed Serial Interface (25-Pin)

2 - 6

IEEE1284 Parallel Interface

2 - 8

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

2 - 9

Local Area Network (LAN) Ethernet

2 - 9

802.11G Wireless

2 - 10

All Interfaces

2 - 13

ACK/NAK Protocol

2 - 13

Status5 Return

2 - 13

INSTALLATION

3 - 1

Overview

3 - 2

Unpacking & Parts Identification

3 - 5

Printer Installation

3 - 6

Site Location

3 - 6

Media Selection

3 - 6

Media Loading: Rolled Paper

3 - 6

Ribbon Loading

3 - 7

Loading Fanfold Paper

3 - 8

Label Sensing

3 - 9

Operational Mode Selection

3 - 10

Continuous Mode

3 - 10

Tear-off Mode

3 - 10

Cutter Mode

3 - 10

Dispense Mode

3 - 10

Linerless Mode

3 - 10

PRINTER CONFIGURATION

4 - 1

Configuration Modes

4 - 2

4.1 Operating Panel

4 - 2

4.2 The Rear Panel

4 - 3

4.3 The Configuration Panel

4 - 4

DIP Switch Settings

4 - 4

4.4 Operational Modes

4 - 7

4.9 Offsets

4 - 14

4.10 Potentiometer Adjustments

4 - 15

4.12 Printing Test Labels

4 - 18

4.13 Printing Factory/Service Test Prints

4 - 19

TROUBLESHOOTING

5 - 1

CT4i Series Operator Manual

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Contents Operator Manual Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Maintenance Cleaning ProceduresSato group of Companies Introduction Personal Injury About this ManualCT4i Series Operator Manual General DescriptionThis page is left blank intentionally Technical Data Processing Physical CharacteristicsPower Supply Environmental Excluding MediaRibbon PrintSensing MediaDownloadable Fonts Character Font CapabilitiesRegulatory Matrix FontsBarcode Capabilities Interface Selection Interface SpecificationsSignals PIN# DB25PPrinter Host PIN Assignments Signal Direction SpecificationsUniversal Serial BUS USB Software Specifications802.11G Wireless LED Indicator StatusWireless LAN Signal Strength Socket Connection Diagram Receive Buffer Control Interface SignalsSignal Signal Definition Cable Requirements DB9 Host Direction PrinterCT4i Series Operator Manual CT4i Series Operator Manual This page is intentionally left blank Installation Overview Electrical Precautions Printer Placement TipsGeneral Precautions Unpacking & Parts Identification Unpacking & Parts IdentificationMedia Loading Rolled Paper Printer InstallationSite Location Media SelectionRibbon Take-up Spindle Ribbon LoadingFanfold paper loading Loading Fanfold PaperLabel Sensing Printer Label Sensor PositioningOperational Mode Selection Label Print Direction This page is intentionally left blank Printer Configuration Operating Panel Configuration ModesFanfold-label Loading Slot Rear PanelConfiguration Panel DIP Switch SettingsLED DIP Switch Settings CONT’D Switch 4 DT/TT ModeSwitch 5 Head Check Switch 6 VR1 Potentiometer Adjustment mode Switch 7 Data DumpSwitch 8 Interface Board selection Operational Modes Power on sequence for various Operational ModesLED and Buzzer status during Normal Mode operation Normal ModeOperational Modes CONT’D User Test Print Mode Feed + Power on Data found on Test PrintsData Printed Default Settings Mode Online + Feed + Power on Parameter Default SettingSettings Affected HEX Dump Mode Power on with DSW7=ONDSW5 DSW6 DSW8 Function Online Error Buzzer LEDProgram Download Mode DSW1=ON, DSW2=OFF, DSW3=ON + Power on Font Download Mode DSW1=OFF, DSW2=ON, DSW3=ON + Power onCause Errors during Font and Program Download ModesOffsets Mode Length of Offset mm Print head resolutionMoved with Leading Edge Positive + Offset Potentiometer AdjustmentsPitch Offset Original First Line Print PositionPrint Darkness Potentiometer Adjustments CONT’DData Dump Diagnostic Label Printing Test Labels Printing FACTORY/SERVICE Test Prints CT4i Series Operator Manual Troubleshooting Error Troubleshooting GuideBlinks Uneven Print Darkness Image VoidsRibbon Wrinkling Light Print ImagesSmeared Print Images No Printed ImagePrinter Creates a Blank Label Incorrect Label PositioningCHK Troubleshooting Step Interface TroubleshootingLAN Ethernet Interface Test Print Troubleshooting HEX DumpTest Label Printing Maintenance Print Head Replacement Cleaning ProceduresAdjustment Procedures Adjusting the Print QualityPrint Speed Cleaning the Print HEAD, Platen and Rollers Cleaning the Print HeadClearning Stubborn Debris on the Print Head Cleaning the Platen and Paper Roller Cleaning the Print HEAD, Platen and Rollers CONT’DRELEASING/REPLACING the Print Head Cleaning the Sensor CT4i Series Operator Manual Sato Group of Companies Asia Pacific & Oceania Region Sato Group of Companies