SATO CT 412i Betreibershandbuch

CT4i Operator’s ManualRead this Operator’s Manual before and during usage of the above product. Keep this document handy for future reference.CT 40

Unit 2: Technical DataCT4i Operator’s Manual2-1 TECHNICAL DATA• Physical Characteristics• Environmental Specs• Power Supply• Processing• Printer Lan

Unit 2: Technical DataCT4i Operator’s Manual2-2 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICSWidth 7.8 in. (198 mm)Height8.8 in. (225 mm) Depth7.1 in. (181 mm)Weight5.5

Unit 2: Technical DataCT4i Operator’s Manual2-3 PRINTMethodDT models: Direct Thermal only TT models: Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal (switchable

Unit 2: Technical DataCT4i Operator’s Manual2-4 REGULATORYUSA/Canada UL60950-1(2001), CSA C22.2 No.60950-1-03China CCC (GB4943-2001)EU CE, Nemko (EN

Unit 2: Technical DataCT4i Operator’s Manual2-5 BARCODE CAPABILITIESLinear Bar CodesUPC-A/E, EAN, CODABAR, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128, UCC/EAN128, Inte

Unit 2: Technical DataCT4i Operator’s Manual2-6 INTERFACE SELECTIONThis unit presents the printer interface types and their specifications. These sp

Unit 2: Technical DataCT4i Operator’s Manual2-7 I/O SIGNALSPIN# SIGNAL I/O DESCRIPTION1 FG - Framework Ground2 SD Output Data transferred from Print

Unit 2: Technical DataCT4i Operator’s Manual2-8 IEEE1284 PARALLEL INTERFACEThe parallel interface is a plug-in module that can be installed by the u

Unit 2: Technical DataCT4i Operator’s Manual2-9 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is a Plug-In Interface Module tha

Unit 2: Technical DataCT4i Operator’s Manual2-10 LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) ETHERNETA Local Area Network (LAN) interface is an optional Plug-In Interf

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Unit 2: Technical DataCT4i Operator’s Manual2-11 802.11G WIRELESSThe wireless print server provides easy printer interface with 802.11g Wi-Fi compli

Unit 2: Technical DataCT4i Operator’s Manual2-12 Figure 3-7, Socket Connection DiagramNOTE: In the TCP/IP protocol environment, LPD and FTP are prov

Unit 2: Technical DataCT4i Operator’s Manual2-13 ALL INTERFACESReceive BufferThe data stream is received from the host to the printer one job at a t

Unit 2: Technical DataCT4i Operator’s Manual2-14 STATUS5 TIMING CHARTSNORMAL PROCESS(Figure 3-8a)CANCEL PROCESS(Figure 3-8b)ERROR PROCESS(Figure 3-8

Unit 2: Technical DataCT4i Operator’s Manual2-15 PRINT PROCESS(Figure 3-8d)COMMAND PROCESS(Figure 3-8e)BCC ERROR PROCESS(Figure 3-8f)STATUS5 TIMING

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Unit 3: InstallationCT4i Operator’s Manual3-1 INSTALLATION• Unpacking & Parts Identification• Printer Installation• Operational Mode Selection•

Unit 3: InstallationCT4i Operator’s Manual3-2 OVERVIEWThis section assists you in unpacking the printer from the shipping container. You will also b

Unit 3: InstallationCT4i Operator’s Manual3-3 Please read the following information carefully before installing and using the printerTHE CAUTION SYM

Unit 3: InstallationCT4i Operator’s Manual3-4 This is a piece of Class B information technology equipment based on the standards of the Voluntary Co

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Unit 3: InstallationCT4i Operator’s Manual3-5 UNPACKING & PARTS IDENTIFICATIONWhen unpacking the printer, take note of the following:Note: The f

Unit 3: InstallationCT4i Operator’s Manual3-6 PRINTER INSTALLATIONThis chapter provides guidance on how to station, connect, and load the printer on

Unit 3: InstallationCT4i Operator’s Manual3-7 RIBBON LOADINGThis chapter provides guidance on how to station, connect, and load the printer once unp

Unit 3: InstallationCT4i Operator’s Manual3-8 LOADING FANFOLD PAPERFan-folded media is fed inward from the rear, via the rear housing cover (highli

Unit 3: InstallationCT4i Operator’s Manual3-9 LABEL SENSINGThe SATO CT4i uses label Gap (see-thru) as well as I-Mark sensing. The Sensor Assembly is

Unit 3: InstallationCT4i Operator’s Manual3-10 OPERATIONAL MODE SELECTIONThere are two modes of printer operation; Dispense and Continuous. The diff

Unit 3: InstallationCT4i Operator’s Manual3-11 Figure 3-4, Label Reference PositionLABEL PRINT DIRECTIONREFLECTIVE SENSORTRANSMISSION SENSORBase Pri

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Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-1 PRINTERCONFIGURATION• Configuration Modes• Configuration Modes• Menu Definition Tables

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-2 CONFIGURATION MODESBefore using the printer, it is best to read this manual thoroughly first.

TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION...1-1About t

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-3 4.2 THE REAR PANELAll of the printer cable connectors are located on the Rear Panel, as follo

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-4 4.3 THE CONFIGURATION PANELThe Configuration Panel is accessible when you lift up the top cov

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-5 4.3 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS (CONT’D)Switches 1–3: Font loading settingsEnables the loading of fon

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-6 To switch between different Barcode or Normal Head Check modes, set DSW7 to ON (for Barcode c

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-7 Switch 6: VR1 Potentiometer Adjustment modeSelects the function adjusted by VR1. If DSW6 is O

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-8 4.4 OPERATIONAL MODESThe CT4i operates in 10 different modes, where each mode can by invoked

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-9 4.4 OPERATIONAL MODES (CONT’D)Following are the standard operational functions and procedures

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-10 4.4.2 User Test Print Mode (FEED + POWER ON)This mode produces test labels for diagnostic pu

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-11 4.4.3 Default Settings Mode (ONLINE + FEED + POWER ON)Turning the printer ON in this mode si

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-12 4.4.4 HEX Dump Mode (POWER ON with DSW7=ON)When turned ON in this mode, the printer will pri

TROUBLESHOOTING...5-1Troubleshooting Guide...

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-13 4.4.6 Program Download Mode (DSW1=ON, DSW2=OFF, DSW3=ON + POWER ON)In this mode, the printer

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-14 4.4.8 Errors during Font and Program Download Modes• Possible causes of errors could be tha

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-15 During the process, the following LED and Buzzer states may be observed: Notes:• Connection

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-16 4.5 ADJUSTMENT OF REFERENCE PRINT POSITIONYou can use potentiometer VR4 for adjusting the of

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-17 4.6 ADJUSTMENT OF STOP POSITION FOR CUTTER, PEEL OFF AND TEAR-OFF MODESYou can use potentiom

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-18 4.7 POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENTS Print DarknessA fine adjustment for PRINT DARKNESS can be made

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-19 4.8 DATA DUMP DIAGNOSTIC LABELThe contents of the printer buffer can be examined using the D

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-20 4.9 PRINTING TEST LABELS1. The User Test Label prints the current default settings of the

Unit 4: Printer ConfigurationCT4i Operator’s Manual4-21 4.10 PRINTING FACTORY/SERVICE TEST PRINTSThe Factory/Service Test Label prints the internal

Unit 5: TroubleshootingCT4i Operator’s Manual5-1 TROUBLESHOOTING• Troubleshooting Guide• Interface Troubleshooting• Test Print Troubleshooting

Unit 1: IntroductionCT4i Operator’s Manual1-1 INTRODUCTION• About This Manual• General Description• Control Features

Unit 5: TroubleshootingCT4i Operator’s Manual5-2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEDisplayON ERROR BUZZER ERROR CONDITION CORRECTIVE ACTION 0ON 1 Beep Flash

Unit 5: TroubleshootingCT4i Operator’s Manual5-3 L blinkssteady No beeplong beepLow Battery levelCritically Low Battery levelCheck the battery leve

Unit 5: TroubleshootingCT4i Operator’s Manual5-4 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLEIMAGE VOIDSDirty print head Clean print headDamaged print head Replace print h

Unit 5: TroubleshootingCT4i Operator’s Manual5-5 NO PRINTED IMAGEPrint head is disconnected. Ensure print head wiring harness is connected on each e

Unit 5: TroubleshootingCT4i Operator’s Manual5-6 INTERFACE TROUBLESHOOTINGThis chapter provides a checklist for the various interface types. Locate

Unit 5: TroubleshootingCT4i Operator’s Manual5-7 LAN ETHERNET INTERFACECHK TROUBLESHOOTING STEPEnsure the interface has been correctly configured. W

Unit 5: TroubleshootingCT4i Operator’s Manual5-8 TEST PRINT TROUBLESHOOTINGChapter provides instruction on special printing to identify and resolve

Unit 6: MaintenanceCT4i Operator’s Manual6-1 MAINTENANCE• Cleaning Procedures• Replacement Procedures• Adjustment Procedures

Unit 6: MaintenanceCT4i Operator’s Manual6-2 CLEANING PROCEDURESCleaning of the printer is a necessary maintenance activity to ensure print quality

Unit 6: MaintenanceCT4i Operator’s Manual6-3 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURESThis section provides information on user maintenance for the SATO CT4i printer. T

Unit 1: IntroductionCT4i Operator’s Manual1-2 ABOUT THIS MANUALThis manual is laid out consistent with the product discussed and provides all of the

Unit 6: MaintenanceCT4i Operator’s Manual6-4 CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD, PLATEN AND ROLLERSCleaning the Print Head1. Before starting, get ready an ap

Unit 6: MaintenanceCT4i Operator’s Manual6-5 CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD, PLATEN AND ROLLERS (CONT’D)Cleaning the Platen and Paper Roller1. Before sta

Unit 6: MaintenanceCT4i Operator’s Manual6-6 RELEASING/REPLACING THE PRINT HEADThe print head on the printer is a user-replaceable item. If it becom

Unit 6: MaintenanceCT4i Operator’s Manual6-7 CLEANING THE SENSORThe I-Mark and gap sensors are used to control the positioning of the label. The gap

Unit 1: IntroductionCT4i Operator’s Manual1-3 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe compact CT4i Series printers are designed for use in medium-volume labeling app

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