SATO CL412e User Manual

Name: SATO CL412e
Brand: SATO
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PN 9001074 Preliminary

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T hermal T rans fer P rinters

Operator and Technical

Reference Manual for

CL408e, CL412e, CL608e &

CL612e

Table of Contents5
Introduction11
Section 1. Printer Overview11
General Printer Specifications12
Character Fonts14
Bar Codes15
Physical16
Optional Accessories17
- Section 2. Installation and Configuration19
Introduction19
Unpacking and Parts Identification20
Setting up the Printer21
Operator Panel30
- CL608 and CL61230
- CL408 and CL41232
Rear Panel34
- CL608 and CL61234
- CL408 and CL41235
Switches and Sensors36
- CL608 and CL61236
- CL408 and CL41237
- Section 3. Configuration39
Printer DIP Switch Configuration39
Default Settings44
Potentiometer Adjustments45
LCD Panel Printer Configuration47
- Normal Mode48
- Advanced Mode50
- Card Mode53
- Service Mode56
- Counter Mode60
- Test Print Mode60
- Default Setting Mode61
- Clear Non-Standard Protocol Codes62
- Download User Defined Protocol Codes62
- Hex Dump Mode63
- Section 4. Cleaning and Maintenance65
Introduction65
- Adjusting the Print Quality65
  - Darkness65
  - Print Speed66
- Cleaning the Print Head, Platen and Rollers66
- Replacing the Print Head68
- Cleaning the Sensors69
- Replacing the Fuse70
- Cleaning the Sensors73
- Replacing the Fuse73
- Section 5. Programming75
Introduction75
The SATO CL Programming Language75
Selecting Protocol Control Codes76
Using Basic76
The Print Area78
Rotated Fields82
Command Default Settings83
Darkness83
Command Codes84
- Bar Codes85
- Bar Codes, Expansion90
- Bar Codes, Variable Ratio91
- Base Reference Point93
- Characters, Custom Designed95
- Character Expansion97
- Character Pitch100
- Character, Proportional Spacing102
- Clear Print Job(S) and Memory103
- Continuous Forms Printing104
- Copy Image Area105
- Cut107
- Cut Job108
- Cut Last109
- Fonts, Raster112
- Fonts, Vector113
- Form Feed117
- Form Overlay Recall118
- Form Overlay Store119
- Graphics, Custom120
- Graphics, BMP122
- Graphics, PCX123
- Job ID Store124
- Job Name125
- Journal Print126
- Lines and Boxes127
- Line Feed129
- Media Size130
- Mirror Image131
- Off-Line133
- Postnet134
- Print Darkness135
- Print Length, Expanded136
- Print Position138
- Print Quantity140
- Print Speed141
- Repeat Label142
- Replace Data (Partial Edit)143
- Reverse Image145
- Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point147
- Sequential Numbering149
- Start/Stop Label151
- Calendar Option Commands153
  - Calendar Increment154
  - Calendar Print156
  - Calendar Set158
- Expanded Memory Option Commands159
  - Clear Expanded Memory160
  - Fonts, Truetype Recall161
  - Fonts, Truetype Store162
  - Format/Field Recall163
  - Expanded Memory Function164
  - Form Overlay Recall165
  - Form Overlay Store167
  - Graphics, Custom Recall168
  - Graphics, Custom Store169
  - Bmp Graphics Recall170
  - Graphics, PCX Recall173
  - Graphics, PCX Store174
  - Initialize175
  - Memory Area Select176
  - Status177
- Two-Dimensional Symbols178
  - Data Matrix, Data Format179
  - Dat Matrix Sequential Numbering182
  - Maxicode184
  - Pdf417186
- Configuration Commands188
  - Custom Protocol Command Codes189
  - Printer Setting191
  - Print Mode194
  - Print Type195
  - Sensor Type196
  - Serial Interface Parameters197
- Section 6. Interface Specifications199
Interface Types199
Introduction199
The Receive Buffer200
IEEE1284 Parallel Interface201
- Electrical Specifications201
- Data Streams202
- Interface Pin Assignments202
RS232C Serial Interface203
- General Specifications203
- Electrical Specifications203
- Pin Assignments203
- Ready/Busy Flow Control204
- X-On/X-Off Flow Control205
Bi-Directional Communications206
- Status Response210
- Pin Assignments216
- Standard Operation217
- Repeat Print218
- Error Signals218
- Section 6. Troubleshooting219
Initial Checklist219
Using the IEEE1284 Parallel Interface219
Using the RS232C Serial Interface221
- Intermittent Problems223
- Netware Troubleshooting225
Error Signals228
APPENDIX A: Command Code Quick Reference229
- Description Page231
- Instruction231
- Journal Print233
- Vbbbb235
APPENDIX B: Bar Code Specifications243
- Bar Code Symbologies243
APPENDIX C: Custom Characters and Graphics267
- Custom Graphics Example270
- PCX Graphics Example274
APPENDIX D: Optional Accessories275
- Label Rewinder All Models275
- Label Cutter All Models276
- Label Dispense Option277
  - Cl608E and Cl612E277
  - Cl408E and Cl412E278
- Plug-In Interface Modules283
APPENDIX E: Custom Protocol Command Codes285
- Description285
- Download Command Structure285
- Download Procedure286
- Reset286

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Questions and Answers:

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Benjamin WilkinsJul 26, 2025
What to do if SATO CL412e Printer beeps with FRAMING ERROR message?
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  Candice ThomasJul 26, 2025
  If your SATO Printer is beeping and displaying a FRAMING ERROR message when data is sent, it means there's a mismatch in the RS232 data format settings. Here’s what you should do: 1. Check that the DSW1 configuration settings for the RS232 data format match those of your host system. 2. Verify that the baud rate selected by DSW1-5 and DSW1-6 matches the host's baud rate. If they don't, adjust either the printer or the host settings to ensure they match.

SATO CL412e Specifications

General

Print Resolution	203 dpi
Print Width	4.1 inches
Print Method	Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
Operating Temperature	41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Media Thickness	0.0025" to 0.0100"
Power Supply	AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz
Humidity	30 - 80% RH non-condensing
Storage Temperature	-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)