SATO CG408 User Manual

Section 2: Installation
CG4 Series Operator Manual Page 2-11
2.5 CONNECTIONS (cont’d)
2.5.2 To activate the connected interface
After connection, you need to configure the printer to operate on the connected interface.
1. Please perform the procedures to set the appropriate interface mode as describe in Section 3.5
Operation Setting Mode.
2. In step 3 of this procedure, briefly press the FEED/LINE button repeatedly to select the interface mode
according to your connection.
2.5.3 Connecting the optional keypad/Scanner/Smart keyboard
The optional keypad, scanner or smart keyboard can be connected to the CG4 Series printer with RS-232C
interface terminal, thus providing a stand-alone function. This function offers advanced features of Format
Registration or Call Function without connecting to a host computer. You can use either Label Gallery or SBPL
commands for the format registration. As for the data required for call function, capture it as a barcode with a
scanner connected with CG4 Series printer.
1. Make sure that power cable is not connected to the
printer.
2. Connect the cable from the optional device to the
RS232C terminal at the back of the printer.
Note:
Make sure the connector is correctly oriented. Secure
the printer with one hand, and insert the connector firmly.
3. Set the printer for use with the connected device. Refer
to Section 3.5 Operation Setting Mode and perform
the procedures to set the printer to Keypad mode or
Scanner/ Smart keyboard mode accordingly.
In step 3 of this procedure, briefly press of the FEED/
LINE button repeatedly until the respective lighting
sequence of the ON LINE (POWER) and ERROR indi-
cator is displayed.
Notes:
•If Keypad or Scanner/Smart keyboard mode is
selected, even if the device is not connected, other inter-
faces cannot be activated.
• Only compatible scanner, compatible smart keyboard
and SATO keypad can be connected to CG4 Series
printer. Refer to SATO sales representative for more
details.
Connected Interface USB RS-232C LAN IEEE 1284
ON LINE (POWER)
indications
ERROR
indications
Blinks in green
flashes green in a long interval
Blinks in red
Off
An example of optional keypad
connection to the printer.

SATO CG408 Specifications

General

Resolution	203 dpi
Max Print Width	104 mm
Print Method	Thermal Transfer
Max Print Speed	4 inches/sec
Media Roll Diameter	127 mm (5 inches)
Memory	4 MB Flash
Interface	USB, Serial, Ethernet
Media Sensor	Reflective and Transmissive
Media Thickness	0.06 mm - 0.19 mm
Ribbon Length	100 m (328 ft)
Label Thickness Range	0.06 mm - 0.19 mm