What to do if my SATO CL408 Printer is still not printing after checking everything?
If you've checked everything and your SATO printer still isn't printing, try a Receive Buffer Hex Dump to see what, if anything, the printer is receiving from your computer.
What to do if my SATO printer only beeps or shows a framing error message?
If your SATO printer beeps or displays a Framing Error, it might be due to inconsistencies in Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, or Stop Bits compared to your computer. To resolve this, you can set the printer to SATO defaults by ensuring all DIP switches are in the OFF position. This will configure the printer to 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data-bits, and 1 stop bit.
Why does my SATO CL408 Printer show a 'Device Fault' error on my PC?
If your SATO printer isn't responding and your PC shows a “Device Fault” error, ensure both ends of the cable are securely inserted into their connectors, the printer is online, and the cable isn't defective. A defective cable may be the reason.
How to troubleshoot no output on my SATO CL408 Printer?
If your SATO printer isn't printing anything, check if the printer is switched on and online. Also, check the front panel LEDs for any error indications, especially if the print head assembly is open. Ensure the Print Head and the Label Hold Down are in the down and latched position.
What to do if my SATO printer is not responding with no error message?
If your SATO printer isn't printing and there's no error message on your PC, verify your data stream. Ensure your job is framed correctly with `A—DATA---Z`, that you've included all required parameters, haven't mixed up “0” (zero) and “O” (letter), haven't missed any `` characters, all printer command codes are in capital letters, and your protocol codes are set correctly for Standard or Non-Standard.
Why does my SATO printer have 0D 0A characters in the Hex Dump?
If you notice 0D 0A (Carriage Return and Line Feed) characters throughout your SATO printer's Hex Dump printout, the command string should be continuous, without CR or LF characters between the Start Command (A) and the Stop Command (Z). If you're using BASIC, adding a “width” statement to your program can suppress these extra characters by expanding the line length up to 255 characters.
What to do if my SATO CL408 Printer is not responding via Centronics?
If your SATO printer is not responding after sending a print job via the Centronics interface, verify that both ends of the cable are securely inserted and that the printer is online. Check your data stream to ensure it's framed correctly with A—DATA—Z, and that all required parameters are included. Also, confirm that all printer command codes are in capital letters and your protocol codes are set correctly for Standard or Non-Standard.
Why does my SATO CL408 Printer only beep or show a Framing Error via RS232C?
If your SATO printer only beeps or shows a framing error after sending a job via the RS232C interface, it's likely a configuration problem with the Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, or Stop Bits. To resolve this, you can use the SATO default settings by setting all DIP switches to the OFF position. This configures the printer to 9600 baud, no parity, 8 data bits, and 1 stop bit.
What to do for various error signals with LED, LCD MESSAGE, and AUDIBLE BEEP on SATO CL408?
General| Print Resolution | 203 dpi |
|---|---|
| Print Method | Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal |
| Supported Barcode Types | Code 39, Code 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, PDF417 |
| Operating Temperature | 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) |
| Print Speed | 4 ips (101.6 mm/sec) |
Discusses printer specifications and optional features.
Provides instructions for unpacking, setup, label/ribbon loading, and panel configuration.
Contains instructions on how to clean and maintain the printer.
Provides a quick reference for command codes used in the manual.
Lists and describes various bar code symbologies supported by the printer.
Explains how to create and use custom characters and graphics.
Lists general specifications for the CL Series printers.
Details the various fonts available for printing on the CL Series printers.
Covers the bar code symbologies and features supported by the printers.
Guides the user through unpacking the printer and identifying its parts.
Provides considerations for locating and setting up the printer in its application environment.
Instructions for loading labels or tags into the CL608 and CL612 printers.
Instructions for loading the ribbon into the printer.
Details how to adjust the gap and eye-mark sensors for CL608 and CL612 models.
Details how to adjust the gap and eye-mark sensors for CL408 and CL412 models.
Describes the operator panel components and their functions for CL608 and CL612 printers.
Describes the operator panel components and their functions for CL408 and CL412 printers.
Details the rear panel connectors and switches for CL608 and CL612 printers.
Details the rear panel connectors and switches for CL408 and CL412 printers.
Identifies and explains the switches and sensors on CL608 and CL612 printers.
Identifies and explains the switches and sensors on CL408 and CL412 printers.
Explains the function and configuration of DIP switches for all CL Series printer models.
Describes the default operating configuration based on DIP switch selections.
Explains how to reset and the resulting configuration of software default settings.
Describes the printer's display and operation in Normal/User Mode after power-on.
Procedure for entering and navigating Advanced Mode for printer settings.
Details how to print test labels for verifying changes made in Advanced Mode.
Explains how to adjust print darkness using the operator panel.
Details how to adjust print speed using the operator panel or command code.
Describes how to adjust label pitch and offset using the PITCH potentiometer.
Determines if a zero is printed with or without a slash.
Sets the printer's power-up mode (ON LINE or OFF LINE).
Adjusts the vertical print position relative to the label's leading edge.
Describes sensor threshold adjustment.
Describes accessing and clearing the Head Counter.
Describes accessing and clearing the Dispense Counter.
Describes accessing and clearing the Cutter Counter.
Describes accessing and clearing the Life Counter.
Describes selecting label size for test printing when "SMALL" is chosen.
Describes adjusting the PITCH potentiometer for print position.
Describes adjusting the OFFSET potentiometer for feed offset.
Describes adjusting the LCD contrast with a potentiometer.
Describes adjusting the Label Taken Sensor threshold.
Explains how to examine the printer's print buffer contents using Hex Dump mode.
Explains how to examine data received by the printer using Hex Dump mode.
Introduces the section on user maintenance for CL Series printers.
Covers maintenance procedures specific to CL608 and CL612 printers.
Details methods for adjusting print quality, including darkness and speed.
Provides instructions for cleaning the print head, platen, and rollers on CL608/CL612.
Instructions for replacing the print head on CL608 and CL612 printers.
Instructions for cleaning the label sensors on CL608 and CL612 printers.
Instructions for replacing the fuse on CL608 and CL612 printers.
Details methods for adjusting print quality on CL408 and CL412 printers.
Explains the darkness adjustment for print quality on CL408/CL412.
Provides instructions for cleaning the print head and platen on CL408/CL412.
Instructions for replacing the print head on CL408 and CL412 printers.
Instructions for cleaning the label sensors on CL408 and CL412 printers.
Instructions for replacing the fuse on CL408 and CL412 printers.
Introduces the section on commands for SATO CL Series printers.
Explains the syntax and structure of the SATO CL programming language.
Provides notes regarding command default settings and their behavior.
Details the command structure for printing various bar codes.
Lists the character set for bar code printing.
Provides density tables for various printer models and bar code ratios.
Shows an example of a command string for printing a bar code.
Details the command structure for expanding bar code size.
Provides special notes related to bar code expansion.
Details the command structure for printing bar codes with variable ratios.
Provides special notes regarding variable ratio bar codes.
Details the command structure for setting the base reference point.
Provides special notes on using the Base Reference Point command.
Details commands for storing and recalling custom characters.
Shows example printer input for custom character commands.
Provides special notes on using custom characters.
Details the command structure for expanding characters.
Provides special notes on character expansion.
Details the command structure for fixed character spacing.
Provides special notes on fixed character spacing.
Details the command structure for setting character pitch.
Provides special notes on character pitch.
Details the command structure for proportional character spacing.
Provides special notes on proportional spacing.
Details the command structure for clearing print jobs and memory.
Provides a special note on clearing printer memory.
Explains that there is no specific command for continuous forms printing.
Details the command structure for copying image areas.
Provides special notes on copying image areas.
Details the command structure for controlling the printer's cutter.
Provides special notes on using the cutter command.
Details the command structure for using various fonts.
Provides special notes on using these fonts.
Details the command structure for specifying the vector font.
Shows the printer output for vector font usage.
Provides special notes on using the vector font.
Details the command structure for using auto-smoothing fonts WB, WL, XB, XL.
Provides special notes on using these auto-smoothing fonts.
Details the command structure for feeding a blank label or tag.
Details the command structure for recalling a stored form overlay image.
Provides special notes on recalling form overlays.
Details the command structure for storing a label image in form overlay memory.
Provides special notes on storing form overlays.
Details the command structure for creating and printing custom graphics.
Shows example printer input for custom graphics.
Provides special notes on custom graphics.
Details the command structure for printing graphics using PCX files.
Shows example printer input for PCX graphics.
Provides special notes on PCX graphics.
Details the command structure for adding an identification number to a job.
Provides special notes on job ID storage.
Details the command structure for printing text line by line.
Provides special notes on journal printing.
Details the command structure for printing lines and boxes.
Provides special notes on printing lines and boxes.
Details the command structure for printing multiple lines with specified spacing.
Provides special notes on line feed.
Details the command structure for printing data in mirror image.
Provides special notes on mirror image printing.
Details the command structure to set the printer to an off-line state.
Provides special notes on the Off-Line command.
Details the command structure for printing Postnet bar codes.
Provides notes regarding Postnet bar codes.
Details the command structure for specifying print darkness.
Provides special notes on print darkness settings.
Details the command structure for expanding print length.
Provides special notes on expanded print length.
Details the command structure for specifying horizontal and vertical print position.
Provides special notes on print position commands.
Details the command structure for specifying the number of labels to print.
Provides special notes on print quantity commands.
Details the command structure for specifying print speed.
Provides special notes on print speed settings.
Details the command structure for printing a duplicate of the last label.
Provides special notes on repeating labels.
Details the command structure for replacing a specified area of a label with new data.
Provides special notes on partial data replacement.
Details the command structure for reversing an image area.
Provides special notes on reverse image printing.
Details the command structure for rotating print with a fixed base reference point.
Provides special notes on rotating with a fixed base reference point.
Details the command structure for rotating print and moving the base reference point.
Provides special notes on rotating with a moving base reference point.
Details the command structure for sequential numbering of fields.
Provides special notes on sequential numbering.
Details the start and stop commands for print jobs.
Details the command structure for adding values to the printer's date/time.
Provides special notes on calendar increment functionality.
Details the command structure for printing date and time from the printer's internal clock.
Provides special notes on calendar printing functionality.
Provides special notes on setting the printer's calendar.
Details commands for clearing memory card contents.
Details commands to expand memory using a memory card.
Details commands to recall TrueType fonts from memory card.
Details commands to store TrueType fonts onto memory card.
Details commands to recall stored format fields from memory card.
Details commands to store format fields to memory card.
Details commands to recall custom graphics from memory card.
Details commands to store custom graphics to memory card.
Details commands to recall PCX graphics files from memory card.
Details commands to store PCX graphics files onto memory card.
Details commands to initialize the memory card.
Details commands to select memory card slot.
Details commands to print memory card status.
Details the procedure for downloading custom protocol command codes.
Details the procedure for resetting custom protocol command codes.
Outlines the steps for downloading a custom protocol command code set.
Specifies the format for a Data Matrix two-dimensional bar code.
Prints sequential numbered Data Matrix symbols.
Prints Data Matrix bar code image using specified data.
Prints Maxicode two-dimensional bar code images.
Prints PDF417 two-dimensional bar code images.
Introduces section on interface specifications for CL Series printers.
Covers different interface types for printer communication.
Explains the printer's receive buffer configurations.
Details general specifications for the RS232C serial interface.
Details electrical specifications for the RS232C serial interface.
Lists pin assignments for the RS232C interface signals.
Explains data stream construction for RS232C flow control.
Details X-On/X-Off flow control for serial interface.
Provides cable requirements for bi-directional communication.
Details electrical specifications for the Centronics Parallel Interface.
Explains data streams for the Centronics Parallel Interface.
Lists pin assignments for the Centronics Parallel Interface.
Details pin assignments for the accessory (EXT) connector.
Provides an initial checklist for troubleshooting printer issues.
Guides troubleshooting for Centronics parallel interface issues.
Lists error signals, messages, and clearing procedures for CL608/CL612.
Lists error signals, messages, and clearing procedures for CL408/CL412.
Provides a quick reference for command codes and their pages.
Details the command structure for printing various bar codes.
Lists the character set for bar code printing.
Provides density tables for various printer models and bar code ratios.
Shows an example of a command string for printing a bar code.
Details the command structure for Codabar bar codes.
Provides density tables for Codabar bar codes.
Provides notes regarding Codabar bar codes.
Details the command structure for Matrix Two of Five bar codes.
Provides notes regarding Matrix Two of Five bar codes.
Details the command structure for UCC-128 bar codes.
Provides notes regarding UCC-128 bar codes.
Specifies the format for a Data Matrix two-dimensional bar code.
Prints sequential numbered Data Matrix symbols.
Prints Data Matrix bar code image using specified data.
Demonstrates designing and printing a custom character in a matrix.
Introduces the CL Series optional features.
Instructions for installing and using the label rewinder.
Instructions for removing and unwinding the label roll from the rewinder.
Details the label cutter mechanism and its setup.
Step-by-step instructions for setting up the label cutter.
Explains the general operation of the label cutter.
Instructions for setting up the label dispense option on CL608/CL612.
Step-by-step instructions for setting up the label dispense option.
Instructions for setting up the label dispense option on CL408/CL412.
Step-by-step instructions for setting up the label dispense option.
Details PCMCIA memory card specifications and installation for CL608/CL612.
Instructions for installing the memory card option.
Describes memory card error conditions and remedies.
Details PCMCIA memory card specifications and installation for CL408/CL412.
Instructions for installing the memory card option.
Describes memory card error conditions and remedies.
Explains the Calendar Option functionality for all models.
Instructions for replacing an interface card.
Describes custom protocol command codes for CL Series printers.
Details the structure of commands for downloading custom protocol codes.
Provides an overview of the Label Wizard software.
Lists the SATO printers supported by Label Wizard.
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