SATO ct4i manual Power on sequence for various Operational Modes

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Unit 4: Printer Configuration

4.4 OPERATIONAL MODES

The CT4xxi operates in 10 different modes, where each mode can by invoked via combinations of pressing the front panel buttons in a certain sequence together with DIP switch settings and print head status. The table below lists all the modes and how they can be invoked.

Table 1: Power ON sequence for various Operational Modes

	Mode #	ONLINE	FEED	PRINT HEAD	DSW	Operational Mode
	Mode #	BUTTON	BUTTON	STATUS	SETTING	Operational Mode
		BUTTON	BUTTON	STATUS	SETTING


	1					Normal Operational Mode

	2		Press			User Test Print Mode

	3	Press	Press			Default Setting Mode

	4	Press	Press	Head Open		Factory Clear Mode

	5				DSW7=ON	HEX Dump Mode

	6				DSW1=On	Program Download Mode
					DSW2=Off
					DSW3=On

	7				DSW1=Off	Font Download Mode
					DSW2=On
					DSW3=On

	8	Press	Press	Head Open	DSW7=On	Head Check Mode

	9	Press	Press		DSW1~8=On	Boot Download Mode

	10				DSW1=On	Partial Cut Compatibility Mode
					DSW2=On
					DSW3=On

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Contents Operator Manual Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Cleaning Procedures MaintenanceSato 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 SpecificationsDB25P Signals PIN#Printer 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 PanelDIP 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 Operational Modes Power on sequence for various 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 Default Settings Mode Online + Feed + Power on Parameter Default SettingHEX Dump Mode Power on with DSW7=ON Settings AffectedDSW5 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 HEX Dump Test Print TroubleshootingTest Label Printing Maintenance Print Head Replacement Cleaning ProceduresAdjusting 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 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