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SATO CT4-LX - User Manual

SATO CT4-LX
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SATO CT4-LX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print MethodThermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
Print Resolution203 dpi
Max Print Width4.09 inches (104 mm)
Media TypeRoll, Fan-fold
Media Thickness0.0025 to 0.008 inches (0.0635 to 0.2032 mm)
Ribbon Width0.98 inches (25 mm) to 4.09 inches (104 mm)
Ribbon Length984 feet
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet, Bluetooth
Supported Barcode TypesPDF417, QR Code
Power Requirements100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Summary

Before You Start

Safety Precautions

Describes how to use the product safely and outlines pictographic symbols.

Precautions for Installation and Handling

Instructions on how to install and handle the product safely.

Operations When Errors Occur

Operations When Errors Occur

Explains how to handle errors, including clearing and using SOS.

Adjusting the Print Settings During Printing

Adjusting the Print Settings During Printing

Guide to adjust print position, darkness, and speed during printing.

Canceling the Print Job

Playing the Guidance Video from the Error Screen

Changing to the Settings Mode

Changing to the Settings Mode

Step-by-step instructions to enter the Settings mode.

Logging In to;Logging Out of the Settings Mode

Logging In to;Logging Out of the Settings Mode

Explains the procedure for logging in and out of the Settings mode.

Connecting the USB Memory Inside the Product

Powering On;Off the Product

Connecting the AC Adapter and the Power Cord

Instructions for connecting the AC adapter and power cord safely.

Powering On the Product

Steps to power on the product and details on startup guide appearance.

Powering Off the Product

Procedure for safely powering off the product.

Initial Setup (Startup Guide)

Startup Guide Flow

Manually Setting the Print Mode

Connecting the Product to a Computer

Procedure for Connecting the Product to a Computer

Outlines steps for connecting interfaces, configuring settings, and installing drivers.

Installing the Printer Driver

Installing the Printer Driver

Instructions for downloading and installing the printer driver.

Loading the Media Roll

Loading a Media Roll (When the Optional Dispenser Unit Is Installed)

Loading a Media Roll (When the Optional Cutter Unit Is Installed)

Loading a Media Roll (When the Optional Linerless Cutter Unit Is Installed)

Settings to Match the Media

About the Label Waste Prevention Function

Explains the Label Waste Prevention function for aligning labels.

Adjusting the Label Top Sensor

Details on adjusting label top sensor position and sensitivity.

Setting Batch Print Settings in Media Startup (When Using Only One Type of Media)

Registering Print Settings as Media Profiles (When Using Multiple Types of Media)

Media Sensor Type

Media Sensor Type

Explains how media sensors detect I-marks or Gaps for print position.

Conditions That Trigger Paper End

Conditions That Trigger Paper End

Explains conditions that trigger a paper end error during feeding.

Conditions That Trigger Ribbon End (Thermal Transfer Only)

Various Settings of the Product

[Printing] Menu

Details settings in the [Printing] menu: Media Type, Label Length, Label Width.

[Sensor Type]

Sets the sensor type for detecting media (None, Gap, I-Mark).

[Calibrate]

Adjusting media sensor level and auto-calibration options.

[Interface] Menu

[Network]

Settings for LAN interface, including IP address assignment methods.

Configuring the Product Settings from a Web Browser

Settings

Tools

Media Sensor Positions and Media Stop Positions

Operations in Continuous Mode

Operations in Tear-Off Mode

Operations in Cutter Mode

Operations in Cut & Print Mode

Operations in Partial Cutter Mode

Operations in Dispenser Mode

Operations in Linerless Cutter Mode

Operations in Linerless Tearoff Mode

Operations for RFID Write (RFID Models Only)

RFID Write with Continuous Mode (Tag Offset = 0)

Details RFID write operation in continuous mode with tag offset zero.

RFID Write with Continuous Mode (Tag Offset > 0)

Details RFID write in continuous mode with tag offset greater than zero.

RFID Write with Tear-Off Mode (Tag Offset = 0)

Details RFID write operation in tear-off mode with tag offset zero.

RFID Write with Tear-Off Mode (Tag Offset > 0)

Details RFID write in tear-off mode with tag offset greater than zero.

RFID Write with Cutter Mode and Backfeed After Printing (Tag Offset = 0)

Details RFID write in cutter mode with backfeed after printing.

RFID Write with Cutter Mode and Backfeed After Printing (Tag Offset > 0)

Details RFID write in cutter mode with backfeed after printing and offset > 0.

RFID Write with Cutter Mode and Backfeed Before Printing (Tag Offset = 0)

Details RFID write in cutter mode with backfeed before printing.

RFID Write with Cutter Mode and Backfeed Before Printing (Tag Offset > 0)

Details RFID write in cutter mode with backfeed before printing and offset > 0.

RFID Writing with Cut & Print Mode

Explains RFID write in cut & print mode, including offset and error print.

Operations When the Label Waste Prevention Function Is Enabled

Adjusting the Base Reference Point

Adjusting the Print Position

Adjusting the Print Position

Steps to adjust the print position using the Pitch setting.

Adjusting the Media Stop Position

Adjusting the Media Stop Position

Steps to adjust the media stop position using the Offset setting.

Adjusting the Position of the Label Top Sensor

Adjusting the Position of the Label Top Sensor

Steps to adjust the label top sensor position for print start alignment.

Adjusting the Print Darkness

Adjusting the Print Darkness

Procedure to adjust the print darkness via the Settings menu.

Adjusting the Print Speed

Adjusting the Print Speed

Procedure to adjust print speed, affecting speed and quality.

Adjusting the Buzzer Volume

Setting Write;Read Conditions Appropriate for RFID Tags

Using the SATO RF Analyze Function to Measure RFID Tags

Use RF Analyze to measure RFID tags and set consistent write/read conditions.

Loading the Saved RFID Tag Model

Printing RFID Tag Errors

Printing RFID Tag Errors

Explains how product prints RFID tag errors on defective media.

Automatically Backing Up the Products Settings and Data

Automatically Backing Up the Products Settings and Data

Enables auto-clone function to save settings to USB memory automatically.

Initializing the Product

Error Message 1001 (Machine Error)

Error Message 1001 (Machine Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for a machine error.

Error Message 1002 (Program Error)

Error Message 1002 (Program Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for a program error.

Error Message 1003 (Parity Error)

Error Message 1003 (Parity Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for a parity error.

Error Message 1004 (Overrun Error)

Error Message 1004 (Overrun Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for an overrun error.

Error Message 1005 (Framing Error)

Error Message 1005 (Framing Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for a framing error.

Error Message 1006 (Buffer Overflow)

Error Message 1006 (Buffer Overflow)

Explains cause and countermeasure for a buffer overflow error.

Error Message 1007 (Cover Open)

Error Message 1007 (Cover Open)

Explains cause and countermeasure for a cover open error.

Error Message 1008 (Out of Paper)

Error Message 1008 (Out of Paper)

Explains cause and countermeasure for an out of paper error.

Error Message 1009 (Ribbon End)

Error Message 1009 (Ribbon End)

Explains cause and countermeasure for a ribbon end error.

Error Message 1010 (Media Error)

Error Message 1010 (Media Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for a media error.

Error Message 1012 (Head Error)

Error Message 1012 (Head Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for a print head error.

Error Message 1013 (USB R;W Error)

Error Message 1013 (USB R;W Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for USB read/write errors.

Error Message 1014 (USB Memory Full)

Error Message 1014 (USB Memory Full)

Explains cause and countermeasure for USB memory full error.

Error Message 1015 (Cutter Error)

Error Message 1015 (Cutter Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for a cutter error.

Error Message 1017 (SBPL Command Error)

Error Message 1017 (SBPL Command Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for an SBPL command error.

Error Message 1019 (RFID System Error)

Error Message 1019 (RFID System Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for RFID system errors.

Error Message 1020 (Calendar Error)

Error Message 1020 (Calendar Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for a calendar error.

Error Message 1021 (BCC Check Error)

Error Message 1021 (BCC Check Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for a BCC check error.

Error Message 1022 (Print Head Overheated)

Error Message 1022 (Print Head Overheated)

Explains cause and countermeasure for print head overheating.

Error Message 1023 (NTP Error)

Error Message 1023 (NTP Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for NTP connection errors.

Error Message 1024 (Head Density Changed)

Error Message 1024 (Head Density Changed)

Explains cause and countermeasure for print head density change.

Error Message 1028 (Gap Not Found)

Error Message 1028 (Gap Not Found)

Explains cause and countermeasure for a gap not found error.

Error Message 1035 (I-mark Not Found)

Error Message 1035 (I-mark Not Found)

Explains cause and countermeasure for an I-mark not found error.

Error Message 1046 (EAP Authentication Error (EAP Failure))

Error Message 1046 (EAP Authentication Error (EAP Failure))

Explains cause and countermeasure for EAP authentication failure.

Error Message 1047 (EAP Authentication Error (EAP Timeout))

Error Message 1047 (EAP Authentication Error (EAP Timeout))

Explains cause and countermeasure for EAP authentication timeout.

Error Message 1050 (Bluetooth Error)

Error Message 1050 (Bluetooth Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for Bluetooth module errors.

Error Message 1058 (CRC Check Error)

Error Message 1058 (CRC Check Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for CRC check errors.

Error Message 1066 (Paper Jam)

Error Message 1066 (Paper Jam)

Explains cause and countermeasure for a paper jam.

Error Message 1068 (WLAN Error)

Error Message 1068 (WLAN Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for a WLAN module error.

Error Message 1073 (RFID Undetected Warning)

Error Message 1073 (RFID Undetected Warning)

Explains cause and countermeasure for RFID undetected warnings.

Error Message 1075 (NFC Error)

Error Message 1075 (NFC Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for NFC module errors.

Error Message 1076 (Invalid command in NFC)

Error Message 1076 (Invalid command in NFC)

Explains cause and countermeasure for invalid NFC commands.

Error Message 1099 (Config Warning)

Error Message 1099 (Config Warning)

Explains cause and countermeasure for configuration warnings.

Error Message 1111 (Label Waste Prevention Error)

Error Message 1111 (Label Waste Prevention Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for Label Waste Prevention errors.

Error Message 1114 (Tag not Found)

Error Message 1114 (Tag not Found)

Explains cause and countermeasure for RFID tag not found errors.

Error Message 1115 (Write Operation Failed)

Error Message 1115 (Write Operation Failed)

Explains cause and countermeasure for RFID write operation failures.

Error Message 1116 (Failed to Read the Tag Data)

Error Message 1116 (Failed to Read the Tag Data)

Explains cause and countermeasure for failing to read tag data.

Error Message 1118 (Write;Read Values Are not Consistent)

Error Message 1118 (Write;Read Values Are not Consistent)

Explains cause and countermeasure for inconsistent RFID write/read values.

Error Message 1119 (Failed to Lock the Data)

Error Message 1119 (Failed to Lock the Data)

Explains cause and countermeasure for failing to lock RFID data.

Error Message 1121 (Multiple Tags Are Detected)

Error Message 1121 (Multiple Tags Are Detected)

Explains cause and countermeasure for detecting multiple RFID tags.

Error Message 1122 (EPC Does not Match)

Error Message 1122 (EPC Does not Match)

Explains cause and countermeasure for EPC mismatch in RFID tags.

Error Message 1123 (Write-Lock Tag Is Used or Power Is not Strong Enough)

Error Message 1123 (Write-Lock Tag Is Used or Power Is not Strong Enough)

Explains cause and countermeasure for write-lock or low power RFID errors.

Error Message 1126 (Not Enough Power)

Error Message 1126 (Not Enough Power)

Explains cause and countermeasure for insufficient RFID power.

Error Message 1127 (Auto Clone Error)

Error Message 1127 (Auto Clone Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for auto-clone errors.

Error Message 1128 (Bluetooth MFi Chip Module Error)

Error Message 1128 (Bluetooth MFi Chip Module Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for Bluetooth MFi chip module errors.

Error Message 1132 (RTC Module Error)

Error Message 1132 (RTC Module Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for RTC module errors.

Error Message 1133 (SRA Motor Unit Error)

Error Message 1133 (SRA Motor Unit Error)

Explains cause and countermeasure for SRA motor unit errors.

Error Message 1134 (RFID Module Overheated)

Error Message 1134 (RFID Module Overheated)

Explains cause and countermeasure for RFID module overheating.

Appearance of Error Messages and Operating Procedure When SOS (SATO Online Services) Is Enabled (SOS users only)

Product Specifications

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