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Unit 4: Printer Configuration

4.4.6 Program Download Mode (DSW1=ON, DSW2=OFF, DSW3=ON + POWER ON)

In this mode, the printer is set to receive an application program from the host computer to download into its memory. Remember to set the printer to the correct active interface to be used for the data transfer. The status of various indicators in this mode is summarized below:

Function

ONLINE

ERROR

BUZZER

LED

Display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During download mode

ON

OFF

1 beep

1

 

 

 

 

 

Wait to receive data

ON

OFF

-

1

 

 

 

 

 

During data transfer

ON

OFF

1 beep

2

(start of data transfer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data editing

ON

OFF

-

3

 

 

 

 

 

Flash ROM clear

ON

OFF

-

4

 

 

 

 

 

Writing to Flash ROM

ON

OFF

-

5

 

 

 

 

 

Download completed

ON

OFF

3 long beeps

1

 

 

 

 

 

Download error

Blinking

Blinking

1 long beep

F

 

 

 

 

 

To exit this mode, make sure the printer is waiting to receive data (ONLINE LED=ON, ERROR LED=OFF, LED Displays “1”, No Buzzer beep) and not performing any data transfer.

Restart the printer after completion of the download, and perform a factory test print.

4.4.7 Font Download Mode (DSW1=OFF, DSW2=ON, DSW3=ON + POWER ON)

In this mode, the printer is set to download fronts from the host computer. Remember to set the printer to the correct active interface to be used for the data transfer. The status of various indicators in this mode is summarized below:

Function

ONLINE

ERROR

BUZZER

LED

Display

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

During download mode

ON

OFF

1 beep

1

 

 

 

 

 

Wait to receive data

ON

OFF

-

1

 

 

 

 

 

During data transfer

ON

OFF

1 beep

2

(start of data transfer)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Writing font data

ON

OFF

-

3

 

 

 

 

 

Writing font information

ON

OFF

-

4

 

 

 

 

 

Download completed

ON

OFF

1 beep

5

 

 

 

 

 

Download error

ON

ON

3 beeps

F

 

 

 

 

 

To exit this mode, make sure the printer is waiting to receive data (ONLINE LED=ON, ERROR LED=OFF, LED Displays “1”, No Buzzer beep) and not performing any data transfer.

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Contents Operator Manual Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Maintenance Cleaning ProceduresSato 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 SelectionSignals PIN# DB25PPrinter 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 SlotConfiguration 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 Power on sequence for various Operational Modes 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 Parameter Default Setting Default Settings Mode Online + Feed + Power onSettings Affected HEX Dump Mode Power on with DSW7=ONDSW5 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 Test Print Troubleshooting HEX DumpTest Label Printing Maintenance Cleaning Procedures Print Head ReplacementAdjustment 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 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