Section 1: Introduction
LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 1-3
1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D)
Specification Model LM408e Model LM412e
Electrical Characteristics
Print method Thermal transfer or direct thermal
Head density 8 dots/ mm (203 dpi) 12 dots/ mm (305 dpi)
Printable Area W104 mm x pitch 1249mm (203dpi)
(No printing within 3mm from the inner edge)
Print speed 2 to 6 inches/sec @203dpi (adjustable in 1-inch/sec increments)
Note:
Maximum speed depends on print resolution, and may be further dependent on the type of
print layout, paper, or carbon ribbon in use.
CPU 32-bit RISC
Onboard Memory Main Memory: 2MB FLASH ROM
Expandable Memory: 2x4MB Expandable memory
Interface Buffer: 2.95MB for Receive Buffer, “Near Full” warning at 2MB mark.
Acceptable Print Area Standard width: 104mm
Standard pitch:178mm
(Expandable Pitch (using AX command): 356mm
(Expandable Pitch
(using EX command): 1249mm (Expandable Pitch
(using EX command): 833mm
Memory cartridge Not accepted
Print Characteristics
Print Format Transmitted from host (computer)
Paper Thickness 0.08 mm to 0.26 mm supported.
Note: Be sure to use only printer supplies manufactured or certified by SATO.
Paper Size
*in continuous mode Width: 10mm to 112mm (13mm to 115mm including liner)
Pitch 15mm to 1252mm (18mm to 1255 mm including liner)
Label Pitch Sensor Reflective type (I-mark) and Transmissive type (Gap)
Carbon ribbon
Dimensions
Thickness of base material
Color
Winding direction
Be sure to use the specified carbon ribbons manufactured or specified by SATO
W25mm to 111m by 450 m/roll
4.5 µm
Black (standard), also red, blue, purple, and green
Face-In winding