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Unit 4: Printer Configuration

4.12 PRINTING TEST LABELS

1.The User Test Label prints the current default settings of the printer.

2.Press the FEED button while turning the power ON.

3.When the printer beeps, release the FEED button.

4.To print a large (4" wide) test label, press the ON LINE button. To print a small (2" wide) test label, press the FEED button.

5.The printer will continuously print the USER TEST LABEL until the FEED button is pressed. If the FEED button is pressed another time, printing will resume.

6.To remove the printer from the Test Label mode, power the printer OFF.

Note:

Depending on the version of your printer’s onboard software, the appearance of your test printout may be different from that shown here.

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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 Environmental Excluding Media Physical CharacteristicsPower Supply ProcessingMedia PrintSensing RibbonMatrix Fonts Character Font CapabilitiesRegulatory 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 Cable Requirements DB9 Host Direction Printer Interface SignalsSignal Signal Definition 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 IdentificationMedia Selection Printer InstallationSite Location 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 Font Download Mode DSW1=OFF, DSW2=ON, DSW3=ON + Power on Online Error Buzzer LEDProgram Download Mode DSW1=ON, DSW2=OFF, DSW3=ON + Power on FunctionErrors during Font and Program Download Modes CauseMode Length of Offset mm Print head resolution OffsetsOriginal First Line Print Position Potentiometer AdjustmentsPitch Offset 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 Light Print Images Image VoidsRibbon Wrinkling Uneven Print DarknessIncorrect Label Positioning No Printed ImagePrinter Creates a Blank Label 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