General Printer Specifications | SATO CL608e/CL612e specs

Section 1. Overview and Specifications

General Printer Specifications

Specification

CL608e

CL612e

Sensing

Transmissive See-thru	Movable

Reflective Eye-Mark	Fixed

Continuous Form	Sensor not used

Ribbon

Maximum Width	6.75 in. (172 mm)

Length	1345 ft. (410 m)

Thickness	4.5 micron, Face in Wind

Controls and Signals

On-Line LED	Green

Power LED	Green

Media Out LED	Red

Ribbon Out LED	Red

Error LED	Red

LCD Panel	2 Line x 16 Character

On/Off-Line Switch	Front Panel

Label Feed Switch	Front Panel

Power On/Off Switch	Rear Panel

Potentiometer Adjustments

Print Darkness	Front Panel

Pitch	Front Panel

Offset	Front Panel

Display	Front Panel

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SATO CL608e/CL612e Service Manual

PN 9001079 Rev. B

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SATO CL608e/CL612e manual General Printer Specifications

Contents

CL608e/CL612e Printers PN 9001079 Rev. B Table of Contents Troubleshooting Optional Accessories PN 9001079 Rev. B Section Overview Physical Characteristics Front Access Door Rear Panel Printer FeaturesEXT Connector Interface Slot Refer to Section Operation Panel/Displays Potentiometers VR4 Display Components Sensors and Switches Switches and Sensors Media Hold DownEYE-MARK Sensor Installation Considerations Optional AccessoriesRibbon General Printer Specifications Environment & Approvals General Printer Specifications CPU Character Fonts Specification CL608e CL612e Bar Codes PN 9001079 Rev.B Dip Switch Settings DSW1 RS232 Transmit/Receive Setting located on RS232 I/F Module Setting Printer Set up DSW2 DSW3 External Signal Interface Setting DSW3 Default Settings Dip Switch Selections LCD Panel Configuration Mode KEY Sequence Initial Display QTY LCD Panel Normal ModeInitializing Rom 000000 Print Speed Adjustment Pitch Offset AdjustmentStep Procedure C D E F G Cancel print job Yes no Cancel print jobCancel Print Job Auto online Initializing Advanced mode RomLCD Panel- Advanced Mode Zero Slash Set calendar LCD Panel Advanced ModePrint offset v+0000 H+000 Print Offset Calendar 00/00/00 Ignore cr/lf Ignore CR/LFCharacter Pitch Advanced Mode Card Mode LCD Panel -Card ModeMem Select CC1 LCD Panel Card Mode Card -MemoryCopy TrueTypeFont y/n LCD Panel Card Card -MemoryCopy SATOFont y/nCopy start Yes no Mode Card -MemoryCopy All y/n Card memory Copying Memory -cardCopy All Memory- card copy copying Card -memoryCopy Program y/n Card- memory copy copyingCard-Memory Copy Program Y/N Memory-Card Copy Program Y/N Card format Yes no Memory format Yes noCard Format Yes No Gap x.xv input Service modeLCD Panel Service Mode Gap X.XV Input Gap x.xv input Eye x.xv input Eye Input Reprint w/feed yes no Feed on error yes noAuto online feed yes no Auto Online Feed Yes No Forward/backfeed distance default EXt pin9 Select Mode Mode2 Euro code d5 Select LCD Display Language Service Mode Ribbon near end Enable disablePriority Setting LCD Command Ignore can/dle Yes no Counters Hd dsp cut life Counters modeLCD Panel Counters Mode Head Count clear Yes no Test print mode configuration Test Print Mode Default Setting Mode Default setting Yes noLCD Panel Test Print Mode Test print Size DiPSw2-4 on-off Factory modeInitializing Counter clear all LCD Panel Maintenance Mode All Clear Mode All clear modeCounter all clear All clear mode Completed All clear Counter eeprom User download Waiting LCD Panel Clear Non-Standard ProtocolDownload User Defined Protocol Codes LCD Panel Download User Defined Protocol Codes Hex Dump ModeInitializing Rom Online Qty000000 User Download Press the Line Key Countinued LCD Panel -Firmware Download Mode Initializing Flash download Configuration Sample Test LabelsMemory Head Check Factory Interface Specifications Interface Types USB Interface Ethernet Receive Buffer Multi Job Buffer Ieee 1284 Parallel Interface Data Streams PIN Signal Direction PIN Assignments Ieee 1284 Cable END General Specifications Electrical SpecificationsRS232C Serial Interface Host Interconnection Cable RequirementsDB9 Printer Signal Description Ready/Busy Flow ControlPIN Universal Serial Bus USB Interface On/X-Off Flow Control Ethernet Interface Bi-Directional Communications Accessory EXT Connector Pin Assignments Standard Operation Error Signals Repeat Print Interface Specifications Electrical Checks and Adjustments Steps Prior to Some Procedures DC Power Voltage Checks Power Supply Main PCB Interface Board VR2 DEMTest Point Connector Main PCB TP Test Module To PCB Test Point @ CN13 Connector Nibs onConnect TP Test Module to PCB Test Point @ Receptacle on Test Point Chart Potentiometer Assignments & Adjustments Power Supply Main PCB Interface Board VR2 DEM VR3 CE 5a Print Position Adjustment Test print size 10cm 5b Print Position Adjustment Test print Press the feed key Label Gap Adjustment Eye-Mark Adjustment Offset Label Stop Position Adjustment Ribbon end Place DSW2-1 OFF Position Step ProcedureInitializing Online Ribbon Sensor Operation Verification Ribbon Sensor Adjustment LCD Display Adjustment Print Darkness Adjustment Print darkness 1L 2M 3D Mechanical Adjustments Ribbon Clutch Adjustments Remove Ribbon Label Stock Rewind UnwindEmpty Ribbon Cores Ribbon Rewind Clutch Adjustment Print Head Position Adjustment Measure from Bottom of Barcode To Bottom of Label Allen Wrench Adjust ScrewsMeasure from Rotation of Allen Movement of Print Head Wrench Print Head Balance Adjustment Adjust Plate Locking Screws Eccentric Ribbon Roller Adjustment Turn Eccentric Loosen Locking Screws Feed Roller Adjustment Label Tracking Adjust Plate Pull Media LID Timing Belt Tension Adjustment Screws Spring Locking Head Latch Adjustment Latched Position Unlatched Minimum INTER-LABEL Notch/Gap Sensor AdjustmentNOTCH/GAP Sensor Adjustment Range NOTCH/GAP Locations Maximum & Minimum Mechanical Adjustments Replacement Procedures Replacing the Main Circuit Board Figs Disconnect Cables Remove 2 Screws Remove Screw Press Outward Memory Module PCB Main PCB Memory Frame Replacing the Main Circuit Board Replacing the Fuses Back of Printer Fuse Under Cover Fuses Main PC Board Replacing the Power Supply To Detach Main Power Supply Remove 2 Screws Lift OUT PowerLower Media Holder Remove Bottom TOP Screws Detach Connector From Circuit Board Replacing the Stepper MotorRemove Replacing the Timing Belts Remove the Ribbon and Label Stock Rear Tension Platen Adjustment Roller Bearing Do not Disturb These TWO Screws Replacing the Print Head Remove Ribbon Label Stock Stud Screws Replacing the Print Head Replacing the Platen To Release Belt Tension Loosen 2 SET Screws Remove Pulley From END of Shaft CL608 Platen Side CL612 Platen Position ShowingHolding Clamp Bushing Plate Spring END Must Not be Under Bushing Plate Replacing the Ribbon Drive Clutch Washers List 6-AItem no Description QTY. Each Assy Order see Item List 6A Assemble Item 11 Teeth Facing Outward to Engage Item 10 Felt Washer With 2 ScrewsItem 6 OIL-LESS Replacing the Ribbon Motion Sensor Alignment PIN Remove Screw Replacing the Ribbon Motion Sensor Sensor Locations Step Detach the Ramp Plate Bottom Replacing the Top Half of the Notch/Gap Sensor NOTCH/GAP Sensor Remove Screws Raise Access Door Display Panel Cover Replacing the Display Panel or Keyboard Display Panel Assembly Dispenser Cover Platen Remove 1 Screw To Frame Remove Screws Display Panel Assembly Remove Screw Replacement Procedures Section Factory Settings/Test Print Small large Factory mode Clear Head Counters Counter clear Dis Clear Dispenser Counter Counter clear cut Clear Cutter Counter Counter all clear completed All clear mode Clear Eeprom Sample Test Prints Large Test Print Small Test Print Factory Resets Troubleshooting Initial Check List IEEE1284 Parallel Interface IEEE1284 Parallel Interface Universal Serial BUS USB Installation Problems Printer Does Not Come Up Ready Lan Ethernet Interface Intermittent Problems NetWare Troubleshooting Windows NT/LAN Server Troubleshooting Windows NT/LAN Server Troubleshooting Error Signals LED Troubleshooting Tables Print Quality Problems Print Quality Problems Error LED Print Quality Problems Factory Default Head Pattern ExamplesPoor Head Head Pattern Examples Hex Dump Diagnostic Labels Print Buffer Hex DumpReceive Buffer Hex Dump Troubleshooting Optional Accessories Label Cutter Kit Installation Remove 3 Screws Front Cover Remove Screws AT 5 Places to Detach Front Cover Cutter Unit Remove Cuts Cutter Secure Cutter with Screws AT 5 Places Label Dispenser Installation Components as Supplied in Kit Label Dispenser Installation Components as Supplied in Kit Figs Label Dispenser Installation Remove Into Position Place Spring on PIN Both EndsRight Side Frame By Motor Right Secure BracketTo Wall from Opposite Side Label Dispenser Installation Ref. -8h Front Printer Dispenser Unit in Open PositionApproximate Position Mount Memory Board to Pcmcia Memory Expansion InstallationRECEIVED. Standoffs will Slot for Memory Card Step Step Memory PCB Board Main PCB 22SECURE from Underside of Main PCB Board with Indexing Flash Memory Expansion InstallationPress Outward Notches Flash Memory Expansion Installation Real Time Clock Installation Real Time Clock Chip Installation Factory Reset Procedure Yes Set Calendar Rev. B Optional Accessories Spare Parts List Base Cover Assembly Base Cover Assembly Base Cover Assembly Base Cover Assembly Base Cover Assembly Code Description Code Description QTY Base Cover Assembly PN 9001079 Rev. B Frame Assembly Frame Assembly Frame Assembly Frame Assembly Code Description Code Description QTY Frame Assembly Print Head Assembly Print Head Assembly Code Description QTY Code Description Ribbon Assembly Ribbon Assembly Ribbon Assembly Code Description QTY Code Description Feed Roller Assembly Feed Roller Assembly Code Description QTY Main PCB Assembly Interface Option Dispenser Assembly Option Dispenser Assembly Option Dispenser Assembly Option Dispenser Assembly Option Code Description Dispenser Assembly Option Dispenser Assembly Option Cutter Assembly Option Cutter Assembly Option Code Description QTY Cutter Assembly Option Pcmcia Memory Option Parts List Index Index-2 Index-3