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SATO CL608VA Ribbon End Sensor, Head Open Switch, Label Sensor Unit, Top Access Door, Interlock

Models: CL612VA CL608VA

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	Section 2. Installation and Configuration
SWITCHES AND SENSORS	CL408 and CL412

Ribbon End Sensor:	This sensor is a motion detector that signals the printer
	when the ribbon supply is turning.
Head Open Switch:	When the print head is opened, this switch is activated
	and the printer will stop printing.
Label Sensor Unit:	This sensor unit contains two types of sensors, one for
	label gap and one for Eye-Mark sensing. The sensors
	are adjustable over a limited range.
Top Access Door	This switch prevents printer operation when the Top
Interlock:	Access Door is open.
Front Access Door	This switch prevents printer operation when the Front
Interlock:	Access Door is open. The Top Access Door must be
	open before the Front Access Door can be opened or
	closed.

					Ribbon
					Motion
Top Access					Motion
Top Access					Sensor
	Door				Sensor
	Door
	Interlock

	Front Access
	Door Interlock
	Switch

Miminum Eye-Mark Size

.12 in (3 mm) W x .24 in. (6 mm) L

Label

Inside Label Guide

0.25" to 2.1" (6 mm to 53mm)

Feed

Direction

Eye-Mark Sensor

Minimum

Inter-Label Gap

0.12" (3 mm)

0.67" to 2.5" (17mm to 64mm)

Label Gap Sensor

Note: These positions are different

Backing

from the M84XX printers.

Label Inside Edge

Paper Inside

Edge

CL408 and CL412 Label Sensor Positioning

SATO CL Series Printers

9001035 Rev. E

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SATO CL608VA manual Ribbon End Sensor, Head Open Switch, Label Sensor Unit, Top Access Door, Interlock, Front Access Door

Contents

CL Series Thermal Transfer Printers Sato CL Series Printers PN 9001035 Rev E CL Series Printer OPERATOR’S Manual Appendices PrefaceTable of Contents Programming Interface Specifications UPC-A/EAN-13 Preface This page left intentionally blank Introduction Section Printer OverviewPrinter Overview General Printer SpecificationsCL408 CL412 CL608 CL612 Potentiometer Adjustments CL408 CL608 CL412 CL612 Character FontsMSI Postnet UCC/EAN-128 BAR CodesPhysical Power RequirementsAccessory Optional AccessoriesThis page left intentionally blank Section Installation and Configuration Unpacking and Parts Identification Installation and ConfigurationCL6XX Packaging Setting UP the Printer CL608 and CL612 Loading LABELS, Tags and RibbonLoading Labels or Tags Installation and Configuration Loading the Ribbon Sato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev. E Loading Labels and Tags CL408 and CL412Sensor Assembly Doors Label Sensor Adjustments Operator Panel Label ErrorRibbon OnlineTo adjust print darkness fine tuning Located behind the Front Access Door. PotentiometerTo adjust amount of back/forward feed for To adjust home position of the label +/- 3.75 mmStatus Option ConnectorLabel Taken ThresholdEXT Rear PanelSwitch to turn power On or Off PowerExternal signal connector for Accessories, AMP Two slots for optional Pcmcia Memory CardsSwitches and Sensors Top Access Door Head Open SwitchFront Access Door Ribbon End SensorDSW1-1 Printer DIP Switch Configuration ALL ModelsDSW1-2 DSW1-3 DSW1-5 DSW1-6 DSW1-4DSW1-7 DSW1-8 DSW2-1DSW2-5 DSW2-4DSW2-7 DSW2-8DSW3-5 DSW3-4DSW3-6 DSW3-7 DSW3-8Printer Adjustments Power , then DSW2-4=ON Power onPrint Darkness Setting User ModePitch Offset and Direction Print Speed AdjustmentLabel Feed Direction Sensor PositionPitch Direction Cancel Print JobAuto Online Setting Zero Slash SettingHorizontal Offset and Direction Vertical Offset SettingCL608 CL612 CL408 CL412 Vertical Offset To1424 Direction Label Edge Label Feed Inside HOR. OffsetBacking with Label Label Backing Only 0V to Less than Sensor Threshold LevelLabel Only Eye Mark Less than 5V to Calendar Set Calendar Enabled No YESIgnore CR/LF Exit Advanced ModePrint Darkness Type Advanced Mode Counters Advanced Mode CountersCL608 CL612 CL408 CL412 Print SizeInstallation and Configuration Potentiometer Adjustments ALL Models Direction HEX Dump Diagnostic Labels ALL Models Potentiometer AdjustmentsSensor Threshold Print Buffer Hex DumpInstallation and Configuration Adjusting the Print Quality ProceduresDarkness Print Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning the Print HEAD, Platen and RollersCleaning the Platen and Rollers Replacing the Print Head Supplies Needed Cleaning the SensorsSupplies needed 250V 3A Fuse Replacing the FusePrint Potentiometer Supplies needed Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Print Head and PlatenSato SA070 Cleaning Kit Cleaning the PlatenReplacing the Print Head Re-secure the print head by tightening the screw ESCCommand Data ESCCommandESCCommand Parameter Sato CL Programming LanguageESC Command Parameter Data Using BasicSelecting Protocol Control Codes Programming ReferenceLprint E$A Open COM19600,E,8,1,CS,DS AS #1Print Area Label Width = 2 x 25.4 mm/in x 12 dpmm = 610 dots Print AreaNew Base Reference Point = Maximum Print Width Label Width Label Width = 2 x 25.4 mm/in x 8 dpmm = 406 dotsESCAESCA3H1374V0001 New Base Reference Point = 1984 dots 610 dots = 1374 dotsESCH0070ESCV0310ESCL0101ESCXUSATO ESCQ1 Escz ESCH0050ESCV0200ESCB103100*SATORotated Fields Sato SatoCommand Default Command Default SettingsCommand Codes MSI Bar CodesEsca Input to PrinterPrinter Output Without Incrementing UCC-128With Incrementing Special Notes Command Function Command Structure ESCBWaabbbBar Codes, Expansion ESCBW02100Bar Codes, Variable Ratio Command Structure ESCBTabbccddeeIndividual bar code symbols Code Expansion command seeYou may use only one variable ratio bar code per label Base Reference Point Command Structure ESCA3H-aaaaVbbbbESCA3H100V0050 Printer configuration until a new Base Reference Point Characters, Custom-Designed Command Structure Store Command ESCTabccESCK1H903F Printer InputIf the printer power is lost Character is affected by the following commandsCharacter Expansion see Character Pitch seeCharacter Expansion Command Structure ESCLaabbThis command will also affect the following commands This command will expand the following fontsUntil a new expansion command is specified Line and Box command, if used within the data stream, mayCharacter, Fixed Spacing Command StructureSpacing XM, XS, XL and XBLabel constraints or to enhance readability Character PitchCommand see Page 4-23. The character pitch is actually This command is affected by the Escl Character ExpansionCharacter Expansion command and this command together This command affects fonts U, S, M, XU, XS, XM, OA & OB seeEnd of the print job unless a reset command is sent Reset to fixed spacingCharacter, Proportional Spacing Set to proportional spacingClear Print Jobs & Memory Command Structure ESC*aSpecial Note Continuous Forms Printing Command Structure NoneCopy Image Area Command Structure ESCWDHaaaaVbbbbXccccYddddESCWDH0100V0050X0600Y0400 For the duplicate image see Command Structure ESCNULaaaa Cutter CommandESCNUL0002 Fonts U, S, M, OA, OB, XU, XS & XM Command Structure Font XUCharacters may be enlarged through the use of the Character ESC$a,b,c,d Font, VectorESC$=data ESC$A,100,200,0ESC$=123456Value of 50 is used Pitch command can be used with Vector fontsFont width and height values include asenders, desenders Other spaceFonts WB, WL, XB & XL Command Structure Font WBESCWB1123456 Character Pitch command see Character Expansion command seeExpansion rate is at least 3 times in each direction Characters may be enlarged through the use of the EsclESCAspaceESCZ Form FeedBlank label or tag Form Overlay, Recall Form Overlay, Store Loses power, the overlay must be sent againLabel image may be stored in this memory area at a time Overlay bufferGraphics, Custom Command Structure ESCGabbbcccdataESCGH006006 Commands. Therefore, always design and locate your graphic Expansion commandCustom graphic cannot be enlarged by the Escl Character Custom graphic is not affected by either of the RotationGraphics, PCX Command Structure ESCGPaaaaa,dataJob ID Store Simply issue an Ascii CR at the end of each text line Command, you automatically select Font XS with a CharacterJournal Print Expansion of 2x2. You also establish a base reference pointESCFWaabcccc Lines and BoxesESCFWaabbVccccHdddd ESCFW02H0200Normal print direction It is recommended that all lines and boxes be specifiedLine Feed Sato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev. E Mirror Image Command Structure ESCHhhhhESCVvvvvESCRMaaaa,bbbbTo be applied to a glass or other transparent surface This command can be used with the ESC% Rotate Fixed Base All data preceding the command will be mirroredReference Point command see Page 4-68. It cannot be used With the Escr Rotate Moving Base Reference Point commandOff-Line Off-Line mode as soon as the current print job is finishedTo an on-line status see Operator Panel in of this Postnet Command Structure ESCBPn...nESCBP123456789 Print Darkness Command Structure ESC#EaPrint Length, Expanded ESC AR Resets the maximum print length to 7 178 mmESC AX Sets the print length to 14 356 mm Escax Print Position ESCA3 commandsBbbb Print Quantity Command Structure ESCQaaaaaaPlacement Must be placed immediately after Esca Command Structure ESCCSaAllowable Print Speed settings are as follows Print SpeedTo print duplicate of the last label printed Repeat LabelDuplicate of the previous label will be printed Cycled off and back on since printing the previous labelESC0 ESCzero Replace Data Partial EditChanges specified within the current data stream Sato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev. E Reverse Image Command Structure ESCaaaa,bbbbESC100,50 Orientation when designing and sending the Reverse Image Reverse image area is affected by the rotate commandsTherefore, always assume the printer is in the normal print Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point Command Structure ESC%aCommand is received Do not combine this command and the Escr Rotate commandDefault value See Page 4-70 in the same data streamRotate, Moving Base Reference Point Escn command returns to the original base reference pointNormal Direction Escn Rotated Direction EscrSato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev. E Sequential Numbering Command Structure ESCFaaaabcccc,dd,eeESCF001-001,04,03 This command can not be used with the following commands Labels, we need 50 total labels. The commands would be asValue specified for Print Quantity see Page 4-61 should be Equal to the number of different sequential values desiredStart/Stop Label Calendar Option Commands Placement Anywhere within the data stream Default None Command Structure ESCWPabbbThen be printed on the label. This command does not change Printer’s internal clock settingThis command can only be used once per data stream This command requires the Calendar Option. See your SatoRepresentative for more details Once the year increments past 99 it will wrap back toCalendar Print Command Structure ESCWAelementsESCWAMM/DD/YY hhmm Copy or Reverse Image commands cannot be used with this This command can be used up to six times per jobUp to 16 characters can be used with this command This function requires the Calendar Option. See your SatoCalendar Set Command Structure ESCWTaabbccddeeESCWT9101311200 Memory Card Option Commands Memory Card Function Clear Card Memory Command Structure ESC*a,bbMemory Card Function Expand Memory Area Command Structure ESCEXaStandard Print Dots Length 178 mm Expanded with Requires ESCBJR1020201000004SATO Memory Card Function Fonts, TrueType RecallESCBJDcccccddddee...e Memory Card Function Fonts, TrueType StoreESCBJ50 byte header ESCBJD5 byte hex memory offsetdataMemory Card Function Format/Field Recall Command Structure ESCYR,aa ESC/D,bb,cc...cESCYR,01 ESC/D,01,99 Memory Card Function Format/Field Store Command Structure ESCYS,aaESC/N,bb,ccESCYS,01ESC/N,01,05 Memory Card Function Graphics, Custom Recall Command Structure ESCGRaaaMemory Card Function Graphics, Custom Store Command Structure ESCGIabbbcccddddataEsca This command requires Memory Card option. See your Sato Command Structure ESCPYaaaSee the Escpi Store PCX Graphics command Memory Card Function Graphics, PCX RecallMemory Card Function Graphics, PCX Store PCX Graphics Recall commandESCPIaaa,bbbbb,data ESCPI001,32000,dataMemory Card Function Initialize Command Structure ESCBJFaaaaaaaaESCBJFsatocard Memory Card Function Slot Select Command Structure ESCCCaExample ESCCC1Example Escbjs Memory Card Function StatusCommand Structure ESCLD,a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i Custom Protocol Command Codes DownloadExample ESCLD,,,%,#,&,*,~,0,0 Protocol Command codes for that parameter will be used. See Is omitted between two commas, the default Non-StandardThis command must be sent as an independent data stream Preceding the Escz Stop code. No other commands can beTwo-Dimensional Symbols Command Structure ESCBXaabbccddeeefffghh Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Data Matrix, Data FormatESCBX03080505000000001 Printer OutpuBit CRC Character SET Encoding Number SchemeESCDC00006000 Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Data Matrix, Print DataCommand Structure ESCFXaaabcccdddeee Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Data Matrix, Sequential NumberingPrint Data Command To print sequential numbered Data Matrix symbols9001035 Rev. E Sato CL Series Printers Command Structure ESCBVa,b,c,ddddddddd,eee,fff,gggg.....ESC Two-Dimensional Bar Codes MaxicodeExample ESCBV1,2,3,123456789,222,333,MESSAGEESC Symbol This command implements Maxicode AIM I.S.S. UPS VersionOnline Version 5 for the UPS secondary message data format Requirements and the latest format requirementsCommand Structure ESCBKaabbcddeeffffnn...n Two-Dimensional Bar CodesCommand Function Printer Input ESCBK03044000000219001035 Rev. E Sato CL Series Printers Interface Types Section Interface SpecificationsReceive Buffer Interface SpecificationsSingle Job Buffer Multi Job BufferElectrical Specifications General SpecificationsRS232C Serial Interface READY/BUSY Flow Control PIN AssignmentsData Streams Cable RequirementsOn/X-Off Flow Control Stxesca . . Job#1 . . Esczetxstxesca . . Job#n . . EsczetxBI-DIRECTIONAL Communications STX 2 Byte ID1 Status Byte6 Byte Label RemainingETX Status ResponseStatus Byte Definition, Bi-Com Protocol OFF-LINE, Error ConditionData Streams Centronics Parallel InterfacePIN Direction Signal Description Accessory EXT ConnectorExternal Output Signal Types This page left blank intentionally Using the Centronics Parallel Interface Initial ChecklistESCA-DATA-ESCZ TroubleshootingUsing the RS232C Serial Interface LED LCD Audible Error Condition To Clear Message Beep Error SignalsMessage Beep LED1This page left intentionally blank A3H-aaaa AspaceZVbbbb BabbcccdAppendix a Command Quick Reference BXaabbccdd BWaabbbEeefffghh CSaDdee FaaaabccccFWaaHbbbb FWaabbVcccGPaaaaa GabbbcccdataHaaaa IDaaQaaaaaa PaaRMaaaa,bbbb XccccYdddd WBaWLa XWa$=data Data for Vector font #Ea $a,b,c,dAaaa,bbbb ZeroNULaaaa @ ,nn...n~aaaa WAelementsBJDcccccdddd BJaa..abb..bEe...e BJFaaaaaaaaGIabbbcccdd EXaGRcc PIaa,bbbbbA-12 9001035 Rev. E Sato CL Series Printers BAR Code Symbologies Appendix B BAR Code SpecificationsESCB0bbcccd data d Ratio ESCBD0bbcccd data d CodabarESCD0bbcccd data d Character SetCode Command Structure Ratio ESCB1bbccc* dataESCBD1bbccc* data ESCD1bbccc* dataESCBD2bbccc data Interleaved Two of Five I 2/5ESCD2bbccc data Narrow Bar = Width of narrow element in dotsWidth mils Factor Mod 10 Check Digit CalculatingSteps to find the correct check digit Code and the human readable text below the symbol Command Structure ESCB4bbccc dataESCD4bbccc data Check digit is automatically calculated for EAN-8B5bbccc data Industrial Two of FiveBD5bbccc data D5bbccc dataESCB6bbccc data Matrix Two of FiveESCBD6bbccc data ESCD6bbccc dataDensity Char/inch Model Dimension Mils Subsets a Subset C Command Structure ESCBGbbcccdd dataSee Code 128 Character Table on Page B-18 Subset B for 789, then shift to Subset C forESCBDAbbccc data d ESCBAbbccc data dESCDAbbccc data d Ccc Bar height in dots DataA-Z, -, ., Space, $, /, +, % Density Model Dimension Char/inch Ratio MilsESCDEbbccc data Command Structure ESCBEbbccc dataBar code Bookland UPC/EAN Supplements Command Structure ESCBFbbccc dataUCC-128 Command Structure ESCBIbbcccd dataB-16 9001035 Rev. E Sato CL Series Printers Command Structure Escbp data Data Matrix Command Structure Data FormatSequential Numbering ESCFXaaabcccdddeee Print Data ESCDCxxx...xStructure of this symbology ESCAESCV0100ESCH0100 SymbologyESCBV1,1,2,123456789,840,001,RS01GS961Z01547089 GSUPSNGS056872GS349GS99999999GS001/005Command Structure ESCBFaabbcddeeffffnnn...n Value Subset a Subset B Subset C Code 128 Character TableCode 128 Character Table Code 128 Character Table cont’d CUSTOM-DESIGNED Character Example Appendix C Custom Characters and GraphicsROW BIT MAP HEX Appendix C Custom Characters and GraphicsSato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev.E C-3 Custom Graphics Example Sato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev.E C-5 C-6 9001035 Rev.E Sato CL Series Printers Sato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev.E C-7 PCX Graphics Example Label Rewinder ALL Models InstallationRemoving and Unwinding the Roll Operator Setup Appendix D Optional FeaturesLabel Cutter ALL Models General OperationLabel Dispenser Routing, CL608/CL612 Label Dispense OptionLabel Backing Path, CL408/CL412 Label Dispenser Routing, CL408/CL412 Close the Top Access CoverD-6 9001035 Rev. E Sato CL Series Printers Pcmcia Memory Cards Error HandlingDescription TypeD-8 9001035 Rev. E ATO CL Series Printers Interface Card ALL Models Calendar ALL ModelsD-10 9001035 Rev. E Sato CL Series Printers Description Download Command StructureDownload Procedure ResetAppendix E Custom Protocol Command Codes Sato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev. E E-3 E-4 9001035 Rev. E Sato CL Series Printers Printers Supported About Label WizardAppendix F Label Wizard Support