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CT4i Series Operator Manual

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Contents

Operator Manual Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Maintenance Cleaning ProceduresSato group of Companies Introduction About this Manual Personal Injury General Description CT4i Series Operator Manual This page is left blank intentionally Technical Data Physical Characteristics Power SupplyEnvironmental Excluding Media Processing Print SensingMedia Ribbon Character Font Capabilities RegulatoryMatrix Fonts Downloadable Fonts Barcode Capabilities Interface Specifications Interface Selection Signals PIN# DB25PPrinter Host Specifications PIN Assignments Signal Direction Software Specifications Universal Serial BUS USB LED Indicator Status 802.11G Wireless Wireless LAN Signal Strength Socket Connection Diagram Interface Signals Signal Signal DefinitionCable Requirements DB9 Host Direction Printer Receive Buffer Control CT4i Series Operator Manual CT4i Series Operator Manual This page is intentionally left blank Installation Overview Printer Placement Tips Electrical Precautions General Precautions Unpacking & Parts Identification Unpacking & Parts Identification Printer Installation Site LocationMedia Selection Media Loading Rolled Paper Ribbon Loading Ribbon Take-up Spindle Loading Fanfold Paper Fanfold paper loading Printer Label Sensor Positioning Label Sensing Operational Mode Selection Label Print Direction This page is intentionally left blank Printer Configuration Configuration Modes Operating Panel Rear Panel Fanfold-label Loading Slot Configuration 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 Modes LED 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 on Settings Affected HEX Dump Mode Power on with DSW7=ONDSW5 DSW6 DSW8 Online Error Buzzer LED Program Download Mode DSW1=ON, DSW2=OFF, DSW3=ON + Power onFont Download Mode DSW1=OFF, DSW2=ON, DSW3=ON + Power on Function Errors during Font and Program Download Modes Cause Mode Length of Offset mm Print head resolution Offsets Potentiometer Adjustments Pitch OffsetOriginal First Line Print Position Moved with Leading Edge Positive + Offset Potentiometer Adjustments CONT’D Print Darkness Data Dump Diagnostic Label Printing Test Labels Printing FACTORY/SERVICE Test Prints CT4i Series Operator Manual Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide Error Blinks Image Voids Ribbon WrinklingLight Print Images Uneven Print Darkness No Printed Image Printer Creates a Blank LabelIncorrect Label Positioning Smeared Print Images Interface Troubleshooting CHK Troubleshooting Step LAN Ethernet Interface Test Print Troubleshooting HEX DumpTest Label Printing Maintenance Cleaning Procedures Print Head Replacement Adjustment 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 Roller RELEASING/REPLACING the Print Head Cleaning the Sensor CT4i Series Operator Manual Sato Group of Companies Sato Group of Companies Asia Pacific & Oceania Region