SATO ct4i manual Introduction

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Unit 1: Introduction

INTRODUCTION

•About This Manual

•General Description

•Control Features

CT4i Series Operator Manual

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Contents Operator Manual Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Sato group of Companies MaintenanceCleaning Procedures Introduction Personal Injury About this ManualCT4i Series Operator Manual General DescriptionThis page is left blank intentionally Technical Data Power Supply Physical CharacteristicsEnvironmental Excluding Media ProcessingSensing PrintMedia RibbonRegulatory Character Font CapabilitiesMatrix Fonts Downloadable FontsBarcode Capabilities Interface Selection Interface SpecificationsPrinter Host Signals PIN#DB25P PIN Assignments Signal Direction SpecificationsUniversal Serial BUS USB Software Specifications802.11G Wireless LED Indicator StatusWireless LAN Signal Strength Socket Connection Diagram Signal Signal Definition Interface SignalsCable Requirements DB9 Host Direction Printer Receive Buffer ControlCT4i 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 IdentificationSite Location Printer InstallationMedia Selection Media Loading Rolled PaperRibbon 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 PanelLED 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 Operational Modes Power on sequence for various 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 Default Settings Mode Online + Feed + Power on Parameter Default SettingDSW5 DSW6 DSW8 Settings AffectedHEX Dump Mode Power on with DSW7=ON Program Download Mode DSW1=ON, DSW2=OFF, DSW3=ON + Power on Online Error Buzzer LEDFont Download Mode DSW1=OFF, DSW2=ON, DSW3=ON + Power on FunctionCause Errors during Font and Program Download ModesOffsets Mode Length of Offset mm Print head resolutionPitch Offset Potentiometer AdjustmentsOriginal First Line Print Position Moved with Leading Edge Positive + OffsetPrint Darkness Potentiometer Adjustments CONT’DData Dump Diagnostic Label Printing Test Labels Printing FACTORY/SERVICE Test Prints CT4i Series Operator Manual Troubleshooting Error Troubleshooting GuideBlinks Ribbon Wrinkling Image VoidsLight Print Images Uneven Print DarknessPrinter Creates a Blank Label No Printed ImageIncorrect Label Positioning Smeared Print ImagesCHK Troubleshooting Step Interface TroubleshootingLAN Ethernet Interface Test Label Printing Test Print TroubleshootingHEX Dump Maintenance Print Head Replacement Cleaning ProceduresPrint 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 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