SATO GL4XXE manual Operational Mode Selection

Unit 3: Installation

OPERATIONAL MODE SELECTION

There are two modes of printer operation; Dispense and Continuous. The difference between the two is the way that the label and paper backing is ejected. Before printer configuration, one must determine which mode will be used. This chapter identifies the funtional defferences between the two.

ATTENTION: Refer to the Printer Configuration unit of this manual to program the printer’s internal memory to suit individual needs using the integrated menu options. Refer to the Programming Reference document to remotely program the printer’s features and functions through a host system.

CONTINUOUS MODE

With this mode of operation, the media remains in position for printing at all times. To do so, means that the previous printed label is only available for removal when one to four additional labels have been printed (quantity is depended on label size). This mode of operation is specifically suited for printing bulk quantities to be applied later.

TEAR-OFF MODE

With this method of operation, after printing, the printer feeds the first (outermost) label so that it is fully extended out of the printer’s front for removal. Printing of the next label will not begin until the prior printed label has been removed. This mode of operation is specifically suited for immediate application at the time of print.

Upon removal of the prior printed label, the printer retracts the media so that the next label in line may be printed, then prints. This cycle, repeats for each consecutive label.

CUTTER MODE

With the cutter assembly installed and enabled, this mode of operation will cut individual printed labels or in multiples. The media will be advanced to the cutter blade, the label cut will occur, and the unprinted media will retract for positioning of the next print.

DISPENSE MODE

When the dispenser assembly is installed and enabled, this mode of operation will peel the paper backing from the printed label as it is advanced to the printer’s front. Once the printed label has been removed from the printer for application, the unprinted media will retract and position itself so the next label may be printed.

This operational mode is specifically applicable to print operations where the label is to be immediately adhered.

LINERLESS MODE

When the linerless option is installed and enabled, this mode of operation allows for the feeding and printing of linerless media. In this mode, the printer’s functionality is the same as with the continuous or tear-off modes - depending on configuration settings.

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