SATO CL612e - Table of Contents

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Contents
1. Specifications ................................................................................. 1
2. Introduction .................................................................................... 3
2.1 Installation Considerations ................................................. 3
2.2 Ribbon ................................................................................ 3
2.3 Dimensions ......................................................................... 4
2.4 Operator Panel ................................................................... 5
2.5 Rear Panel .......................................................................... 7
2.6 Switches And Sensors ........................................................ 8
2.7 Computer Connections ....................................................... 9
2.7.1 Bi-directional parallel interface (standard) ................ 9
2.7.2 Optional interface (RS-232C) ................................. 10
2.7.3 Optional Interface (USB) .........................................11
2.7.4 Optional Interface (LAN) ..........................................11
3. Printer Configuration .................................................................... 13
3.1 DIP Switch Settings .......................................................... 13
3.1.1 RS232 Transmit/Receive Setting ........................... 14
Selecting Protocol Control Codes .......................... 17
3.1.2 External Connector PIN Assignments .................... 21
External Output Signal Types ................................. 22
Repeat Print ........................................................... 23
Error Signals ........................................................... 24
3.2 Default Settings ...................................................... 25
3.3 Printer Adjustments .......................................................... 26
3.3.1 Normal Mode .......................................................... 26
3.3.2 User Mode .............................................................. 26
3.3.3 Print Darkness Setting ............................................ 27
3.3.4 Print Speed Adjustment .......................................... 27
3.3.5 Pitch Offset and Direction ....................................... 28
3.3.6 Cancel print Job ..................................................... 29
3.3.7 Advanced Settings ................................................. 29
4. Media Loading ............................................................................. 31
4.1 Loading Labels or Tags .................................................... 31
4.2 Insert Carbon Ribbon ....................................................... 34
5. Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 37