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) |
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