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GT Series OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Section 1: IntroductionPage 1-4 GT Series Operator’s Manual1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D)Specification/Model NameGT408 GT412 GT424Print method

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-195.13 DRIVER PROTOCOL (CONT’D)c) Status Responses (cont’d)(2) System Version Da

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-21c) Status Byte Definition No. Item Contents Byte number 1 Font ID number A

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-235.13 DRIVER PROTOCOL (CONT’D)(2) Cancel request command Host Printer Receive,

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-255.15 MULTI JOB BUFFERTiming Chart — Normal ProcessingTiming Chart — Cancel Pro

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-275.15 MULTI JOB BUFFER (CONT’D) Timing Chart — Error Processing Power ON Prin

Section 1: IntroductionGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 1-51.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D)Specification/Model NameGT408 GT412 GT424External inte

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-295.15 MULTI JOB BUFFER (CONT’D)(2) Cancel Request CommandIn receiving this comm

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-315.15 MULTI JOB BUFFER (CONT’D)3) Echo sequence(2) Cancel Request Command Host

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-335.17 PARALLEL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS (CENTRONICS)The parallel interface of

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-355.18 SINGLE JOB BUFFERTiming Chart — Normal ProcessingTiming Chart — Procedure

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-375.19 MULTI JOB BUFFERTiming Chart — Normal Processing Power ON Initial Online

Section 1: IntroductionPage 1-6 GT Series Operator’s Manual1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D)Note:All the GT printers use the same command codes. T

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-395.19 MULTI JOB BUFFER (CONT’D) Timing Chart — Error Processing Online Recei

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-415.20 IEEE 1284 INTERFACE (CONT’D)Pin AssignmentMake sure to use a IEEE1284 com

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-435.22 SINGLE JOB BUFFERTiming Chart — Normal Processing Power ON Initial Online

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-455.23 MULTI JOB BUFFERTiming Chart — Normal Process Online Receive, analyze, ed

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-475.24 DRIVER PROTOCOLThis transmission protocol responds to the host, the print

Section 2: InstallationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 2-12INSTALLATIONThis section assists you in unpacking and installing the printer from the s

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-49b) Status Byte Definition(4) Print Start RequestIn receiving this command, Pri

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-515.24 DRIVER PROTOCOL (CONT’D)c) Status Byte Definition (Continued)(2) System V

Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-525.24 DRIVER PROTOCOL (CONT’D)(3) Form Overlay registration data requestIn rece

Section 6: TroubleshootingGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 6-16TROUBLESHOOTINGIf you are unable to produce printouts on the GT Series printers, use th

Section 6: TroubleshootingPage 6-2 GT Series Operator’s Manual6.2 USING THE CENTRONICS (PARALLEL) INTERFACE (CONT’D)4. When you send the print job

Section 6: TroubleshootingGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 6-36.3 USING THE RS232C (SERIAL) INTERFACE1. Is the RS232C Serial cable connected securel

Section 6: TroubleshootingPage 6-4 GT Series Operator’s Manual6.4 UNDERSTANDING THE STATUS INDICATORSThe LED indicators flash to indicate the current

Section 6: TroubleshootingGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 6-56.5 UNDERSTANDING THE LCD ERROR MESSAGESError No. LCD Message Description01Machine Error

SECTION 2: INSTALLATIONPage 2-2 GT Series Operator’s ManualSAFETY PRECAUTIONSTHE CAUTION SYMBOLWhenever the triangular Caution logo appears in this ma

Section 6: TroubleshootingPage 6-6 GT Series Operator’s Manual07Head Open errorCause(s): Remedy: Alarm sound: External signal: 1. The head unit is n

Section 6: TroubleshootingGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 6-712Memory Writing errorCause(s): Remedy: Alarm sound: External signal: 1. The memory car

Section 6: TroubleshootingPage 6-8 GT Series Operator’s Manual17BCC Check errorCause: Remedy: Alarm sound:External signal: BCC attached to sending da

Section 6: TroubleshootingGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 6-923RFID Tag errorCause:Remedy: Alarm sound:External signal: Writing into RFID tag could n

Section 6: TroubleshootingPage 6-10 GT Series Operator’s Manual6.6 LCD WARNING MESSAGESError No. LCD Message Description01Warning: Label Near End Caus

Section 6: TroubleshootingGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 6-116.7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDESymptom: The display remains blank when the power switch is pr

Section 6: TroubleshootingPage 6-12 GT Series Operator’s Manual6.7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONT’D)Symptom: Low quality printPull out the power cable be

Section 6: TroubleshootingGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 6-136.7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONT’D)Symptom: Print position is misalignedPull out the pow

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Section 7: Optional AccessoriesGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 7-17OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES7.1 INTRODUCTIONThis section contains details of the optional

Section 2: InstallationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 2-3This equipment is a piece of Class B information technology equipment based on the stand

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Section 7: Optional AccessoriesGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 7-37.3 PCMCIA MEMORY CARTRIDGEThe GT series features a memory cartridge slot for the a

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SECTION 2: INSTALLATIONPage 2-4 GT Series Operator’s Manual2.1 UNPACKINGWhen unpacking the printer, take note of the following:Note The following illu

Section 2: InstallationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 2-52.1.1 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES After unpacking the printer, verify that the following materi

SECTION 2: INSTALLATIONPage 2-6 GT Series Operator’s Manual2.1.2 PARTS IDENTIFICATIONIDENTIFYING THE MAIN PRINTER PARTSLift this cover upwards to acce

Section 2: InstallationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 2-72.1.2 PARTS IDENTIFICATION (CONT’D)IDENTIFYING THE MAIN PRINTER PARTSMini LAN interface

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SECTION 2: INSTALLATIONPage 2-8 GT Series Operator’s ManualIDENTIFYING THE MAIN PRINTER PARTSHead lock leverConnector for optional memory cardAABCHea

Section 2: InstallationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 2-92.1.2 PARTS IDENTIFICATION (CONT’D)IDENTIFYING THE MAIN PRINTER PARTS View of Front Pane

SECTION 2: INSTALLATIONPage 2-10 GT Series Operator’s Manual2.2 LOADING THE CARBON RIBBON1. Lift up the main cover. Make sure that the cover rests fir

Section 2: InstallationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 2-112.2 LOADING THE CARBON RIBBON (CONT’D)Pull the purple knob on the ribbon take-up shaft

SECTION 2: INSTALLATIONPage 2-12 GT Series Operator’s ManualUnder certain circumstances, instead of using the GT printer’s ribbon take-up shaft to col

Section 2: InstallationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 2-132.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGSThis printer can print on roll paper and fanfold paper.The m

SECTION 2: INSTALLATIONPage 2-14 GT Series Operator’s Manual2.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS (CONT’D)1. Lift up the main cover. Make sure that the cover re

Section 2: InstallationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 2-152.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS (CONT’D)5. Pull out the purple label damper to release the

SECTION 2: INSTALLATIONPage 2-16 GT Series Operator’s Manual2.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS (CONT’D)Adjusting for the paper widthThis printer is adjusted

Section 2: InstallationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 2-172.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS (CONT’D)1. Lift up the main cover. Make sure that the cover

iTABLE OF CONTENTS1.1 General Specifications ...1-2Safety Precautions...

SECTION 2: INSTALLATIONPage 2-18 GT Series Operator’s Manual2.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS (CONT’D)6. Pull out the purple label damper to release the lab

Section 2: InstallationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 2-192.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS (CONT’D)1. Lift up the main cover. Make sure that the cover

SECTION 2: INSTALLATIONPage 2-20 GT Series Operator’s Manual6. Pull up the Label Damper by the purple knob in a counterclockwise direction until it lo

Section 2: InstallationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 2-212.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS (CONT’D)Adjustment of the paper sensor is usually not neces

SECTION 2: INSTALLATIONPage 2-22 GT Series Operator’s Manual2.4 REPLACING THE PRINT HEADBefore attempting to replace the print head, it is advisable t

Section 2: InstallationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 2-232.5 TURNING THE PRINTER ON/OFF1. After removing the cable cover at the rear of the pri

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-13CONFIGURATION AND OPERATIONBefore using the printer, it is best to read thi

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-33.3 SCREEN ICONS AND THEIR MEANING

ii3.7 Cartridge Mode...3-133.7.1 Entering Cartridge Mode

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-53.4 ONLINE AND OFFLINE MODESPressing the LINE button causes the printer to g

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-7The volume level of the built-in speaker buzzer can be adjusted at the first

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-9You can use this setting to determine whether zeroes are printed with a slas

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-113.6 INTERFACE MODEIn this mode, you can set various parameters governing th

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-133.7 CARTRIDGE MODEIn this mode you can manage the optional memory cartridge

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-153.8 SEMBL MODESEMBL stands for SATO EMbedded BASIC Language. This feature a

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-173.9 ADVANCED MODEAdvanced Mode lets you configure the more advanced feature

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-19The printer can be switched to operate in Thermal Transfer or Direct Therma

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-21Set this option to enable or disable the printer’s external signal communic

Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-22The printer can be set to go into ONLINE mode automatically upon being turn

Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-23The ESC sequence in SBPL commands can be defined as standard (using non-pri

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-253.11 TEST PRINT MODE1. Make sure the printer is turned OFF. 2. Press and

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-273.12 OVERVIEW OF ALL MODES

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-293.12 OVERVIEW OF ALL MODES (CONT’D)

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-313.12 OVERVIEW OF ALL MODES (CONT’D)

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-333.12 OVERVIEW OF ADVANCED INTERFACE MODE CONFIGURATIONS (CON’TD)Chart conti

Section 1: IntroductionGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 1-11OVERVIEWThank you for your investment in this SATO printer product.This Operator’s Manua

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-353.12 OVERVIEW OF ADVANCED INTERFACE MODE CONFIGURATIONS (CON’TD)Chart conti

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-373.13 RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGSThe printer is configured with defau

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Section 3: Configuration and OperationGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 3-393.14 UNDERSTANDING CONTINUOUS PRINT AND TEAR OFF OPERATIONSThe Continuous P

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Section 4: Cleaning and MaintenanceGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 4-14CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE4.1 INTRODUCTIONThis section provides information on u

Section 4: Cleaning and MaintenancePage 4-2 GT Series Operator’s Manual4.3 HOW TO CLEAN THE PRINTER (CLEANING SET)If you are using a carbon ribbon, be

Section 4: Cleaning and MaintenanceGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 4-34.4 HOW TO CLEAN THE PRINTER (CLEANING SHEET)The cleaning sheet is used for cle

Section 1: IntroductionPage 1-2 GT Series Operator’s Manual1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSThe SATO GT4xx “e” series of dual use (Thermal Transfer and Di

Section 4: Cleaning and MaintenancePage 4-4 GT Series Operator’s Manual4.5 ADJUSTING PRINT QUALITYPrint quality can be optimized with regular cleaning

Section 4: Cleaning and MaintenanceGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 4-54.5 ADJUSTING PRINT QUALITY (CONT’D)Besides varying the rate at which labels ar

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-15INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS5.1 INTERFACE TYPESAt the time of purchase, the GT Ser

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-35.3 INTERFACE CARD DIP SWITCH SETTINGS (LAN)The GT400 series Local Area Network

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-55.6 SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS (RS-232C)The serial interface of this print

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-75.8 SINGLE JOB BUFFERTiming Chart — Normal Processing Power ON Printer side ER

Section 1: IntroductionGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 1-3Features of SATO GT4xxe Series PrintersFeature GT408e GT412e GT424ePrint resolution 203dp

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-95.10 X-ON/X-OFFThis transmission protocol informs the host if the printer can r

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-115.12 MULTI JOB BUFFER Timing Chart — Normal ProcessingTiming Chart — Error P

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-135.13 DRIVER PROTOCOL (CONT’D)Timing Chart — Normal ProcessingTiming Chart — Ca

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-155.13 DRIVER PROTOCOL (CONT’D) Timing Chart — Status Response Processing Powe

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Section 5: Interface SpecificationsGT Series Operator’s Manual Page 5-175.13 DRIVER PROTOCOL (CONT’D)(2) Cancel Request CommandIn receiving this comma