Introduction | SATO ct4i manual

Unit 1: Introduction

INTRODUCTION

•About This Manual

•General Description

•Control Features

CT4i Series Operator Manual

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SATO ct4i manual Introduction

Contents

Operator Manual Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Sato group of Companies MaintenanceCleaning Procedures Introduction Personal Injury About this Manual CT4i Series Operator Manual General Description This page is left blank intentionally Technical Data Power Supply Physical CharacteristicsEnvironmental Excluding Media Processing Sensing PrintMedia Ribbon Regulatory Character Font CapabilitiesMatrix Fonts Downloadable Fonts Barcode Capabilities Interface Selection Interface Specifications Printer Host Signals PIN#DB25P PIN Assignments Signal Direction Specifications Universal Serial BUS USB Software Specifications 802.11G Wireless LED Indicator Status Wireless LAN Signal Strength Socket Connection Diagram Signal Signal Definition Interface SignalsCable Requirements DB9 Host Direction Printer Receive Buffer Control CT4i Series Operator Manual CT4i Series Operator Manual This page is intentionally left blank Installation Overview Electrical Precautions Printer Placement Tips General Precautions Unpacking & Parts Identification Unpacking & Parts Identification Site Location Printer InstallationMedia Selection Media Loading Rolled Paper Ribbon Take-up Spindle Ribbon Loading Fanfold paper loading Loading Fanfold Paper Label Sensing Printer Label Sensor Positioning Operational Mode Selection Label Print Direction This page is intentionally left blank Printer Configuration Operating Panel Configuration Modes Fanfold-label Loading Slot Rear Panel LED Configuration PanelDIP Switch Settings Switch 5 Head Check DIP Switch Settings CONT’DSwitch 4 DT/TT Mode Switch 8 Interface Board selection Switch 6 VR1 Potentiometer Adjustment modeSwitch 7 Data Dump Operational Modes Power on sequence for various Operational Modes Operational Modes CONT’D LED and Buzzer status during Normal Mode operationNormal Mode Data Printed User Test Print Mode Feed + Power onData found on Test Prints Default Settings Mode Online + Feed + Power on Parameter Default Setting DSW5 DSW6 DSW8 Settings AffectedHEX Dump Mode Power on with DSW7=ON Program Download Mode DSW1=ON, DSW2=OFF, DSW3=ON + Power on Online Error Buzzer LEDFont Download Mode DSW1=OFF, DSW2=ON, DSW3=ON + Power on Function Cause Errors during Font and Program Download Modes Offsets Mode Length of Offset mm Print head resolution Pitch Offset Potentiometer AdjustmentsOriginal First Line Print Position Moved with Leading Edge Positive + Offset Print Darkness Potentiometer Adjustments CONT’D Data Dump Diagnostic Label Printing Test Labels Printing FACTORY/SERVICE Test Prints CT4i Series Operator Manual Troubleshooting Error Troubleshooting Guide Blinks Ribbon Wrinkling Image VoidsLight Print Images Uneven Print Darkness Printer Creates a Blank Label No Printed ImageIncorrect Label Positioning Smeared Print Images CHK Troubleshooting Step Interface Troubleshooting LAN Ethernet Interface Test Label Printing Test Print TroubleshootingHEX Dump Maintenance Print Head Replacement Cleaning Procedures Print Speed Adjustment ProceduresAdjusting the Print Quality Clearning Stubborn Debris on the Print Head Cleaning the Print HEAD, Platen and RollersCleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Platen and Paper Roller Cleaning the Print HEAD, Platen and Rollers CONT’D RELEASING/REPLACING the Print Head Cleaning the Sensor CT4i Series Operator Manual Sato Group of Companies Asia Pacific & Oceania Region Sato Group of Companies