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SATO GT424 Using the Centronics Parallel Interface, Using the RS232C SERIAL Interface, 6-10, 6-11

Models: GT424

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TROUBLESHOOTING6.1 Initial Checklist		6-1
6.2	Using the Centronics (Parallel) Interface	6-1
6.3	Using the RS232C (SERIAL) Interface	6-3
6.4	Understanding the STATUS INDICATORS	6-4
6.5	Understanding the LCD Error Messages	6-5
6.6	LCD Warning Messages	6-10
6.7	Troubleshooting Guide	6-11

OPTIONAL7.1 IntroductionACCESSORIES		7-1
7.2	Available Interface Boards	7-1
7.3	Label Management Accessories	7-2
7.3	PCMCIA Memory Cartridge	7-3
7.3.1	Installing the memory card	7-3

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SATO GT424 Using the Centronics Parallel Interface, Using the RS232C SERIAL Interface, Understanding the STATUS INDICATORS

Contents

GT Series OPERATOR’S MANUAL438A ALEXANDRA ROAD #05-01/02 ALEXANDRA TECHNOPARK SINGAPORE Tel 65 6271 Fax 65 6273 Sales Hotline 65 6276Copyright TABLE OF CONTENTS Cartridge Mode How To Clean The Printer Cleaning SHEET Cleaning The Print Head, Platen and RollersHow To Clean The Printer Cleaning SET Adjusting Print QualityUnderstanding the STATUS INDICATORS Using the Centronics Parallel InterfaceUsing the RS232C SERIAL Interface Understanding the LCD Error MessagesSection 4 Cleaning and Maintenance Section 5 Interface Specifications Section 1 Overview Section 2 InstallationSection 3 Configuration and Operation Section 6 Troubleshooting Section 7 Optional Accessories1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS GT408e Features of SATO GT4xxe Series PrintersFeature GT412eGT408 1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CONT’DSpecification GT412GT408 1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CONT’DSpecification GT412GT408 1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CONT’DSpecification GT412INSTALLATION THE CAUTION SYMBOL SECTION 2 INSTALLATIONSAFETY PRECAUTIONS PRINTER PLACEMENT TIPSGENERAL PRECAUTIONS GT Series Operator’s ManualPage SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 UNPACKING Cleaning 2.1.1 INCLUDED ACCESSORIESGlobal Warranty Power cableFront View SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.1.2 PARTS IDENTIFICATIONIDENTIFYING THE MAIN PRINTER PARTS Angled Front ViewHowremovecabletocoverthe 2.1.2 PARTS IDENTIFICATION CONT’DRear View IDENTIFYING THE MAIN PRINTER PARTSIDENTIFYING THE MAIN PRINTER PARTS Side View Media assemblySECTION 2 INSTALLATION Angled Front ViewIDENTIFYING THE MAIN PRINTER PARTS View of Front PanelAdjustment screwdriver 2.1.2 PARTS IDENTIFICATION CONT’DRibbon feeder SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.2 LOADING THE CARBON RIBBONFront Cover Carbon ribbon2.2 LOADING THE CARBON RIBBON CONT’D Knob Carbon ribbonSECTION 2 INSTALLATION Paper tube Ribbon feeder Paper tube Print head Paper tube Print headLabel loaded 2.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS RollPaperCharacteristicsLabelFanfoldPaperCharacteristicsLabel Print head Head release lever purple Roll Guide Lever Roll Guide SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS CONT’DFront Cover Release the Lever to lock the Roll Guide in placePull the purple label damper 2.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS CONT’DAdjust LabelSETTING SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS CONT’DAdjusting for the paper width Head pressure balance adjustment knobRear cover release screw Rear cover 2.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS CONT’DFront Cover Rear coverPull the purple label damper SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS CONT’DAdjust Labelscrew 2.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS CONT’Dcover Fanfold coverLabel Damper SECTION 2 INSTALLATIONLabel Guide Knob Label Guide2.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS CONT’D Front CoverPaper sensor SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2.4 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD 2.5 TURNING THE PRINTER ON/OFF SECTION 2 INSTALLATION This page is intentionally left blankGT Series Operator’s Manual CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION 3.1 OPERATING MODESOverview of the Display for Printer Setting Description of Setting 3.2 THE OPERATION PANELHow To Adjust Screen Contrast Overview of the Operation Panel Status Icon display areaGT Series Operator’s Manual 3.3 SCREEN ICONS AND THEIR MEANINGSection 3 Configuration and Operation PagePage 3.3 SCREEN ICONS AND THEIR MEANING CONT’DSection 3 Configuration and Operation GT Series Operator’s Manual3.4 ONLINE AND OFFLINE MODES 3.5 USER MODE SpeedPrint head Use the Print head3option.5.7isSettingonly valid Kanjifor printingFontin JapaneseStyle Press ENTER to confirm your selection and return to the main User 3.6 INTERFACE MODE Input Portsee Section 3.6.4 above 3.7 CARTRIDGE MODE When formatting is complete, the next screen appears Press the ENTER button to return to the main CARTRIDGE MODE screenGT Series Operator’s Manual 3.8 SEMBL MODE Name of program in memoryPress ENTER to return to the main SEMBL Mode screen GT Series Operator’s Manual3.9 ADVANCED MODE With3.9.4thisChoosingsetting, youContinuouscan chooseorbetweenTearOffcontinuousOperationpaper feed or Tear Off operation. If a cutter or peeler has been installed correctly, you will also see the DISPENSER and CUTTER settings. If the printer supports linerless labels, you will also see LINERLESS option The3.9.7printerSettingcanthebe switchedPrintModeto operate in Thermal Transfer or About the Head Check function Set3.9.this12Enabling/Disablingoption to enable or disableExternaltheSignalprinter’sOutputexternal signal communication port. If the port is enabled, you can send and receive data using an appropriate device plugged into the EXT port The3.9.15printerUsingcanthebe Autoset Onlinego into FeatureONLINE mode automatically upon being turned on. Otherwise, the printer starts in the OFFLINE state The3.9.18ESCSpecifyingsequencethein SBPLProtocolcommandsCodeFormatcan be defined as standard using non-printable code 1BH non-standard some other user code 3.10 HEX DUMP MODE 3.11 TEST PRINT MODE 13.11Make.1Enteringsure theTestprinterPrintis turnedModeOFFTo exit the Test Print mode, turn of the printer GT Series Operator’s Manual 3.12 OVERVIEW OF ALL MODESSection 3 Configuration and Operation PagePage 3.12 OVERVIEW OF ALL MODES CONT’DSection 3 Configuration and Operation GT Series Operator’s ManualGT Series Operator’s Manual Section 3 Configuration and Operation3.12 OVERVIEW OF ALL MODES CONT’D PagePage Section 3 Configuration and Operation3.12 OVERVIEW OF ALL MODES CONT’D GT Series Operator’s ManualGT Series Operator’s Manual Section 3 Configuration and Operation3.12 OVERVIEW OF ALL MODES CONT’D PagePage 3.12 OVERVIEW OF ADVANCED INTERFACE MODE CONFIGURATIONS CON’TDSection 3 Configuration and Operation GT Series Operator’s ManualGT Series Operator’s Manual 3.12 OVERVIEW OF ADVANCED INTERFACE MODE CONFIGURATIONS CON’TDChart continued on next page PagePage 3.12 OVERVIEW OF ADVANCED INTERFACE MODE CONFIGURATIONS CON’TDSection 3 Configuration and Operation GT Series Operator’s ManualGT Series Operator’s Manual 3.12 OVERVIEW OF ADVANCED INTERFACE MODE CONFIGURATIONS CON’TDChart continued on next page PagePage 3.12 OVERVIEW OF ADVANCED INTERFACE MODE CONFIGURATIONS CON’TDSection 3 Configuration and Operation GT Series Operator’s Manual3.13 RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS 13.13Make.1Enteringsure theDefaultprinter hasModebeen turned OFFIn3.13the.2previousIfYouChosemenu, toif youResetchosePrinterPRINTERSettingsSETTINGS, the following screen appears 3.14 UNDERSTANDING CONTINUOUS PRINT AND TEAR OFF OPERATIONS Section 3.5.2 Setting Print SpeedContinuous Print Operation Page Section 3 Configuration and OperationThis page is intentionally left blank GT Series Operator’s Manual4.1 INTRODUCTION CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE4.2 CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD, PLATEN AND ROLLERS When to clean with the supplied cleaning set4.3 HOW TO CLEAN THE PRINTER CLEANING SET 4.4 HOW TO CLEAN THE PRINTER CLEANING SHEET Be sureCautionto turn off the power before cleaning4.5 ADJUSTING PRINT QUALITY 4.5 ADJUSTING PRINT QUALITY CONT’D Page Section 4 Cleaning and MaintenanceThis page is intentionally left blank GT Series Operator’s ManualINTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 5.1 INTERFACE TYPES5.2 INTERFACE CARD DIP SWITCH SETTINGS RS-232C Function5.3 INTERFACE CARD DIP SWITCH SETTINGS LAN 5.4 INTERFACE CARD DIP SWITCH SETTINGS WIRELESS LAN5.5 INTERFACE CARD DIP SWITCH SETTINGS MINI LAN GT Series Operator’s Manual 5.6 SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS RS-232CBasic Specifications Page5.7 READY/BUSY Interface SignalsPin Assignments Timing Chart - Error Processing 5.8 SINGLE JOB BUFFERTiming Chart - Normal Processing GT Series Operator’s ManualTiming Chart - Error Processing 5.9 MULTI JOB BUFFERTiming Chart - Normal Processing GT Series Operator’s ManualSignal Type 5.10 X-ON/X-OFFInput/Output Signals ContentsTiming Chart - Error Processing 5.11 SINGLE JOB BUFFERTiming Chart - Normal Processing GT Series Operator’s ManualTiming Chart - Error Processing 5.12 MULTI JOB BUFFERTiming Chart - Normal Processing GT Series Operator’s ManualSignal Type 5.13 DRIVER PROTOCOLInput/Output Signals ContentsTiming Chart - Cancel Processing 5.13 DRIVER PROTOCOL CONT’DTiming Chart - Normal Processing GT Series Operator’s Manual5.13 DRIVER PROTOCOL CONT’D Timing Chart - Error ProcessingTiming Chart - Pause and Restart Processing GT Series Operator’s ManualGT Series Operator’s Manual Timing Chart - Status Response Processing5.13 DRIVER PROTOCOL CONT’D Page5.13 DRIVER PROTOCOL CONT’D Status ResponseContents 2 Cancel Request CommandContents Contents3 Other Status Responses Contents5.13 DRIVER PROTOCOL CONT’D Byte no5.13 DRIVER PROTOCOL CONT’D ContentsContents c Status Responses cont’d3 Form Overlay Status Request Contents5.13 DRIVER PROTOCOL CONT’D Byte numberGT Series Operator’s Manual Contentsc Status Byte Definition Page1 Normal 5.13 DRIVER PROTOCOL CONT’D4 Response sequence GT Series Operator’s ManualGT Series Operator’s Manual 2 Cancel request command5.13 DRIVER PROTOCOL CONT’D PageSignal Type 5.14 STATUSInput Output Signals ContentsTiming Chart - Cancel Process 5.15 MULTI JOB BUFFERTiming Chart - Normal Processing GT Series Operator’s ManualTiming Chart - Cancel Process 5.15 MULTI JOB BUFFER CONT’DTiming Chart - Normal Processing GT Series Operator’s ManualGT Series Operator’s Manual Timing Chart - Error Processing5.15 MULTI JOB BUFFER CONT’D Page5.15 MULTI JOB BUFFER CONT’D The details of each request or echo command are explained below1 Status Request Command Status ResponseContents 2 Cancel Request CommandContents 5.15 MULTI JOB BUFFER CONT’DGT Series Operator’s Manual 5.15 MULTI JOB BUFFER CONT’D3 Echo sequence Receive, analyze, edit3 Echo sequence 2 Cancel Request Command5.15 MULTI JOB BUFFER CONT’D GT Series Operator’s ManualReception status? 5.16 REFERENCE FLOWCHARTError detection? Display ID numberGT Series Operator’s Manual 5.17 PARALLEL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS CENTRONICSBasic Specifications PageSignal Type 5.17 PARALLEL INTERFACE CONT’DInterface Signals ContentsTiming Chart - Procedure during Paper End 5.18 SINGLE JOB BUFFERTiming Chart - Normal Processing GT Series Operator’s Manual5.18 SINGLE JOB BUFFER CONT’D Timing Chart - Error ProcessingGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5.19 MULTI JOB BUFFERGT Series Operator’s Manual DATA Initia lReceive, an alyze, edit 5.19 MULTI JOB BUFFER CONT’DGT Series Operator’s Manual R eceive, anaPage 5.19 MULTI JOB BUFFER CONT’DGT Series Operator’s Manual R eceive, an alyze, e dit5.20 IEEE 1284 INTERFACE Basic SpecificationsNear full clear GT Series Operator’s Manual 5.20 IEEE 1284 INTERFACE CONT’DPin Assignment Page5.20 IEEE 1284 INTERFACE CONT’D 5.21 INTERFACE SIGNALSWith Centronics standards, each signal pin placement is as follows Pin AssignmentPage 5.22 SINGLE JOB BUFFERGT Series Operator’s Manual Receive, analyze, edit5.22 SINGLE JOB BUFFER CONT’D Timing Chart - Procedure during Paper EndGT Series Operator’s Manual GT Series Operator’s Manual 5.23 MULTI JOB BUFFERTiming Chart - Normal Process Page5.23 MULTI JOB BUFFER CONT’D Timing Chart - Procedure during Paper EndGT Series Operator’s Manual 5.24 DRIVER PROTOCOL 5.24 DRIVER PROTOCOL CONT’D ContentsEcho Status Status ContentsContents StatusContents 5.24 DRIVER PROTOCOL CONT’DByte no 5.24 DRIVER PROTOCOL CONT’D ContentsContents Byte noContents 5.24 DRIVER PROTOCOL CONT’DByte number 6.2 USING THE CENTRONICS PARALLEL INTERFACE TROUBLESHOOTING6.1 INITIAL CHECKLIST Observations6.2 USING THE CENTRONICS PARALLEL INTERFACE CONT’D 6.3 USING THE RS232C SERIAL INTERFACE ObservationsActivity 6.4 UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS INDICATORSIndicator CauseGT Series Operator’s Manual 6.5 UNDERSTANDING THE LCD ERROR MESSAGESError No PageClean the paper path to establish a smooth paper flow Section 6 TroubleshootingError No Head related errorGT Series Operator’s Manual Section 6 TroubleshootingError No PageItem Number error Section 6 TroubleshootingError No Remove the wound label. If the same error message perGT Series Operator’s Manual Section 6 TroubleshootingError No PageGT Series Operator’s Manual 6.6 LCD WARNING MESSAGESError No LCD MessageRemedy 6.7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEWhat to check Symptom The display remains blank when the power switch is pressedRemedy 6.7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONT’D Symptom Low quality printWhat to check GT Series Operator’s ManualWhat to check 6.7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONT’DSymptom Print position is misaligned RemedyPage Section 6 TroubleshootingThis page is intentionally left blank GT Series Operator’s Manual7.2 AVAILABLE INTERFACE BOARDS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES7.1 INTRODUCTION Interface Specifications Interface connector¤ Simplified peel unit factory option 7.3 LABEL MANAGEMENT ACCESSORIES¤ Peel unit with mounting winder factory option ¤ Cutter Unit factory option7.3 PCMCIA MEMORY CARTRIDGE 17.3.Lift1Installingup the frontthememorycover. cardPage Section 7 Optional AccessoriesThis page is intentionally left blank GT Series Operator’s Manual