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SATO CL608VA, CL612VA manual Replacing the Print Head

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Section 3: Cleaning and Maintenance

3.Apply SATO Thermal Print Head Cleaner to one of the cotton swabs.

4.The Platen is the rubber roller directly below the Print Head. It should be cleaned of any ribbon or label residue.

5.Repeat if necessary. The platen and rollers should be cleaned whenever foreign matter such as dust or adhesive is present.

REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD	CL408 and CL412

The print head on the CL4XX printers is a user-replaceable item. If it becomes damaged for any reason, it can be easily removed and replaced. Contact your local SATO representative for information on obtaining a new print head.

Supplies needed:No. 2 Phillips screwdriver (a magnetic tip is helpful)

1.Turn the printer off and remove the power cable and open the Top Access Door.

2.Open the Print Head Assembly by rotating the green Head Latch counter-clockwise. The Print

Head Assembly is spring-loaded and will automatically open as soon as the Head Latch is disengaged.

3.Remove the ribbon from the Ribbon Rewind Spindle if necessary.

4.View the Print Head Assembly from the front of the printer. Locate the single mounting screw on the top of

the assembly. It is accessible through the hole in the Top Assembly Plate. Unscrew the screw and set it aside.

5.The Print Head should now be loosened from the top of the assembly by grasping either side and carefully pulling it forward.

6.Disconnect the signal and power cables from the print head connectors and set the Print Head aside.

7.Carefully attach the new print head to the connectors, using caution to make sure the connector keys are correctly positioned.

NOTE: Be careful not to scratch the printing surface of the print head while installing it. Scratching the surface will cause permanent and irreparable damage and is not covered by the warranty!

8.Locate the mounting screw in the top plate assembly and align it with the tapped hole in the new print head.

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SATO CL608VA, CL612VA manual Replacing the Print Head

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 OverviewGeneral Printer Specifications Printer OverviewCL408 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 Installation and Configuration Unpacking and Parts IdentificationCL6XX Packaging Setting UP the Printer Loading LABELS, Tags and Ribbon CL608 and CL612Loading 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 SensorPrinter DIP Switch Configuration ALL Models DSW1-1DSW1-2 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 SettingVertical Offset Setting Horizontal Offset and DirectionCL608 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 YESExit Advanced Mode Ignore CR/LFPrint 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 Procedures Adjusting the Print QualityDarkness 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 UCC-128 Without IncrementingWith Incrementing Special Notes Command Function Command Structure ESCBWaabbbBar Codes, Expansion ESCBW02100Bar Codes, Variable Ratio Command Structure ESCBTabbccddeeCode Expansion command see Individual bar code symbolsYou may use only one variable ratio bar code per label Command Structure ESCA3H-aaaaVbbbb Base Reference PointESCA3H100V0050 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 spacingCommand Structure ESC*a Clear Print Jobs & MemorySpecial Note Continuous Forms Printing Command Structure NoneCommand Structure ESCWDHaaaaVbbbbXccccYdddd Copy Image AreaESCWDH0100V0050X0600Y0400 For the duplicate image see Cutter Command Command Structure ESCNULaaaaESCNUL0002 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 spaceCommand Structure Font WB Fonts WB, WL, XB & XLESCWB1123456 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 EsclForm Feed ESCAspaceESCZBlank 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 bufferCommand Structure ESCGabbbcccdata Graphics, CustomESCGH006006 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 Command Structure ESCHhhhhESCVvvvvESCRMaaaa,bbbb Mirror ImageTo 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 mode as soon as the current print job is finished Off-LineTo an on-line status see Operator Panel in of this Command Structure ESCBPn...n PostnetESCBP123456789 Print Darkness Command Structure ESC#EaESC AR Resets the maximum print length to 7 178 mm Print Length, ExpandedESC 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 labelReplace Data Partial Edit ESC0 ESCzeroChanges specified within the current data stream Sato CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev. E Command Structure ESCaaaa,bbbb Reverse ImageESC100,50 Reverse image area is affected by the rotate commands Orientation when designing and sending the Reverse ImageTherefore, 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 Command Structure ESCFaaaabcccc,dd,ee Sequential NumberingESCF001-001,04,03 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 toCommand Structure ESCWAelements Calendar PrintESCWAMM/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 SatoCommand Structure ESCWTaabbccddee Calendar SetESCWT9101311200 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 offsetdataCommand Structure ESCYR,aa ESC/D,bb,cc...c Memory Card Function Format/Field RecallESCYR,01 ESC/D,01,99 Command Structure ESCYS,aaESC/N,bb,cc Memory Card Function Format/Field StoreESCYS,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,dataCommand Structure ESCBJFaaaaaaaa Memory Card Function InitializeESCBJFsatocard Memory Card Function Slot Select Command Structure ESCCCaExample ESCCC1Example Escbjs Memory Card Function StatusCustom Protocol Command Codes Download Command Structure ESCLD,a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,iExample 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 Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Maxicode Command Structure ESCBVa,b,c,ddddddddd,eee,fff,gggg.....ESCExample 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 BufferGeneral Specifications Electrical 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 IDaaPaa QaaaaaaRMaaaa,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* dataInterleaved Two of Five I 2/5 ESCBD2bbccc dataESCD2bbccc data = Width of narrow element in dots Narrow BarWidth mils Factor Calculating Mod 10 Check DigitSteps 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 MilsCommand Structure ESCBEbbccc data ESCDEbbccc 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 Installation Label Rewinder ALL ModelsRemoving 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 StructureReset Download ProcedureAppendix 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