Contents
GT408/410/424e Printer
Sato America, Inc
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Printer Configuration
Maintenance
Introduction
Result in Presonal Injury
About this Manual
1a, Primary Components
General Description
LCD Display
Control Features
Technical Data
Processing
Physical Characteristics
Power
Environmental
Sensing
Ribbon
Interface Modules
Character Font Capabilities
BAR Code Capabilties
Character Control
Regulatory Approvals
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Installation
Unpacking
Unpacking & Parts Identification
Site Location
Printer Installation
Cable Connection
Media & Ribbon Loading
Media Selection
3b, Fan-fold Media & Ribbon Loading
Interface Selection
RS232C Specifications
RS232C Serial Interface
Host Connection DB9 Printer
RS232C Serial Interface Signals
PIN Direction Signal Definition
Cable Requirements DB9
IEEE1284 Parallel Interface
Specifications
Local Area Network LAN Ethernet
802.11B Wireless
802.11B Wireless Specifications
Universal Serial BUS USB Adapter
ACK/NAK Protocol
Receive Buffer
External Signal Connector
Accessories Installation
Pcmcia Memory Expansion
Memory Expansion
Interface Upgrade
Interface Upgrade
Label Peeler Installation
Label Cutter Installation
Printer Operation
Normal Mode
Configuration Modes
User Mode
User Mode
Advanced Mode
Advanced Mode
IEEE1284 Interface Setup Mode
IEEE1284 Interface Setup Mode
RS232C Interface Setup Mode
RS232C Interface Setup Mode
Centronics Interface Mode
Centronics Interface Setup Mode
LAN Interface Setup Mode
LAN Interface Setup Mode
USB Interface Setup Mode
USB Interface Setup Mode
Cartridge Mode
Cartridge Mode
10, Sembl Mode
Sembl Mode
11, Test Print Mode
Test Print Mode
+ Power
Download Mode
13, Hex Dump Mode
HEX Dump Mode
FUNCTION+ + Enter + Power
Boot Download Mode
15, Data Save Mode
Data Save Mode
16, Default Settings Mode
Default Settings Mode
17, Print Cancel Mode
Print Cancel Mode
18, Print Density Default Mode
Print Darkness Default Mode
19, Service Mode
Service Mode
20, Factory Mode
Factory Mode
Menu Description
Normal Mode
Is the premiere screen of the Advanced Mode. The Advanced
User Mode
Print offset refers to the vertical and horizontal shifting
Advanced Mode
Allows the pitch sensor to be activated or deactivated as
Advanced Mode Menu Description
Interface Modes 4-4 Through
Allows BCC check to be enabled or disabled. Will only appear
Allows determination of which method of configuration has
OFF with asychronous outputs with Select signal. Will only
If any LAN interface is present and the Card option is not
Cartridge Mode
Sembl Mode
Test Print Mode
Download Mode
HEX Dump Mode
Boot Download Mode
Data Save Mode
Allows selection of data to be initialized
Default Settings Mode
Print Density Default Mode
Print Cancel Mode
Service Mode
Enable or disable the control of ribbon rewind speed
Previous printer
Confirms copying is in progress. Data entry not required
Factory Mode
Displays values for the dispenser counter
Potentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE
Operational Adjustments
21, Sensor & Accessory Positioning
22, Print Base Reference Position
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Troubleshooting
Unit 5 Troubleshooting
Alarm sound Three short beeps External signal Machine error
Memory Writing error
Item Number error
Unit 5 Troubleshooting
Smeared Print Images
Image Voids
Light Print Images
Uneven Print Darkness
Printer Creates a Blank Label
Meandering Media
Incorrect Label Positioning
CHK Troubleshooting Step
Interface Troubleshooting
LAN Ehternet Interface
Hex Dump Mode
Test Print Troubleshooting
Test Label Printing
Test Print Mode
Sample Test Label
Sensor Locations
Sensor Locations
Maintenance
Cleaning Procedures
Print Head Replacement
Replacement Procedures
1b, Print Head Replacement
Platen Roller Replacement
Platen Roller Replacement
Print Head Alignment
Adjustment Procedures
Pressure Adjustment Media Scale Thickness MM
Print Head Pressure Adjustment
Balance Adjustment
Print Head Balance Adjustment
Ribbon Guide Adjustment
Ribbon Guide Adjustment
Label Sensor Positioning
Label Sensor Positioning
Potentiometer Adjustments
