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PN 9001 138B G T408/412/424e Printer OPERATOR MANUAL.
SA T O America, Inc. 10350A Nations Ford Ro ad Charlotte, NC 28273 Main Phone : (704) 644.16 50 T echnical Support Hotline: (704) 644.1660 T echnical Support Fax: (707 ) 644.1661 E-Mail: satosale s@satoamerica.com technical support@sato america.com www .
PN 9001138B T ABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION About This Manual 1-2 General Description 1-3 Control Features 1-4 TECHNICAL DATA Physical Characteristics 2-2 Power 2-2 Enviromental 2-2 Processing 2-2 Com.
PN 9001138B PRINTER CONFIGURATION Configuration Modes 4-2 Normal Mode 4-2 User Mode 4-3 Advanced M ode 4-4 IEEE1284 Interface Setup Mode 4-5 RS232C In terface S etup Mode 4-6 Centronics Interface Setu.
SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 1-1 INTRODUCTION • About This Manual • General Description • Control Features.
Unit 1: Introduction SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 1-2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is laid out consistent with the product discussed and provides all of the information required for printer maint enance and repair by SATO approved personnel.
Unit 1: Introduction SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 1-3 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The GT4xxe series printer is a high-performance printer capable of printing all popular bar codes and twelve human-readable fonts; providing an inventory of thouasnds of styles and sizes.
Unit 1: Introduction SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 1-4 CONTROL FEATURES This chapter identifies the interactive con trol features of the printer. These functions are generally defined here. More specific explainati ons will be found throughout this manual on how to use them.
SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 2-1 TECHNICAL DAT A • Physical Characteristics •P o w e r • Enviroment al • Processing •P r i n t •M e d i a •R i b b o n • Sensing .
Unit 2: Technical Data SATO GTxxe Series Oper ator Manual PN 9001138B Page 2-2 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Width 10.67 Inches (271 mm) Height 12.00 Inches (30 5 mm) Depth 17.
Unit 2: Technical Data SATO GTxxe Series Oper ator Manual PN 9001138B Page 2-3 PRINT Method Direct Thermal / Thermal T ransfer S peed (user selectable) Thermal T ransfer: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1 1, 12 Inches Per Second Direct Thermal: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Inches Per Second Print Module (dot size) .
Unit 2: Technical Data SATO GTxxe Series Oper ator Manual PN 9001138B Page 2-4 CHARACTER FONT CAPABILITIES MATRIX FO NTS U 5 dots W x 9 dot s H S 8 dots W x 15 dots H M 13 dots W x 20 dot s H XU 5 dot.
Unit 2: Technical Data SATO GTxxe Series Oper ator Manual PN 9001138B Page 2-5 BAR CODE CAPABILTIES Linear Bar Codes UPC-A/E CODABAR Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 Interlea ved 2 of 5 Matrix 2 of 5 Bookland.
SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 3-1 INSTALLATION • Unp acking • Part s Identification • Printer Inst allation • Interface Selection • Accessories Inst allation.
Unit 3: Installation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 3-2 UNP ACKING & P ART S IDENTIFICATION Unpack the printer as directed in the following procedure. 1 Place the shipping cont ainer (box) upright on a soid, flat surfa c e. 2 Open the box, remove any loose items and the first layer of packing material.
Unit 3: Installation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 3-3 PRINTER INST ALLATION This chapter provides guidance o n how to st ation, connect, and load the printer once unpacked. Following printer setup, procede to the next ch apter fo r information on interface selection.
Unit 3: Installation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 3-4 MEDIA SELECTION The size and type of the labels or tags t o be printed should have been taken into consideration before printer purchase. Ideally, the media wid th will be equal to, or just narrower than, the print head.
Unit 3: Installation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 3-5 Figure 3-3b, Fan-fold Media & Ribbon Load ing Media Ribbon Roll Pr int Assem b ly Media Ramp Label Damper Media Holder .
Unit 3: Installation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 3-6 INTERFACE SELECTION This chapter present s the printer interface types a nd their specifications. These specifications include detailed information to assist in the selection of the most appropriate method for the printer to interface with the host .
Unit 3: Installation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 3-7 Figure 3-4, Serial Int erface Pin Assignment s RS232C SERIAL INTERFACE SIGNALS PIN DIRECTION SIGNAL DEFINITION 1 Reference FG (Frame Ground) 2 T o Host TD (T ransmit Data) - Dat a from the printer to th e host computer .
Unit 3: Installation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 3-8 IEEE1284 PARALLEL INTERFACE The parallel interface is a plug-in module that can be inst alled by the user and conforms to IEEE1284 specifications. It automatically detect s the IEEE1284 signals an d operates in the high speed mode.
Unit 3: Installation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 3-9 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) ADAPTER The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is a Pl ug-In Interface Module that can be installed by the user .
Unit 3: Installation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 3-10 RECEIVE BUFFER The data stream is received fro m the host to the printer one job at a time. This allows the software pro gram to maintain control of the job print queue so that it can move a high priority job in front of ones of lesser importance.
Unit 3: Installation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 3-11 ACCESSORIES INST ALLATION EXTERNAL SIGNAL CONNECTOR This connector permits the interface o f an external source with the printer for the purpose of regulating print actiivity to coincide with those external requirements (i.
Unit 3: Installation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 3-12 MEMORY EXPAN SION The memory cartridge provides a dditional storage of user data and graphics. Access to the memory cartridge port, and its installation, is very simple. The instructions below provide guidance.
Unit 3: Installation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 3-13 INTERFACE UPGRADE The printer is typically ordered with a high-speed parallel interf ace board installed. However, interface requirements sometimes change an d an upgrade is desired.
Unit 3: Installation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 3-14 LABEL CUTTER INSTALLATION The label cutter, when installed, replaces the printer’s lower front housin g cover. Its internal sensor monitors media feed and activates the cut sequence based on user established valu es.
SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-1 PRINTER OPERATION • Configuration Modes • Operational Adjustment s.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-2 CONFIGURATION MODES This chapter provides an overview of the various configuration modes o f the operation menu. All of the following configuration activities are performed via the use of the operator p anel located on the printer front.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-3 USER MODE This mode allows cofiguration of pr inting features that are prone to change from job to job. These are some of the most basic and common adj ustments of all of the configuration modes.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-4 ADVANCED MODE The Advanced Mode is provide d to make basic printer operational adjustments. T ypically , once these adjustment s or settings have been made, t hey will not require additional address unless a new job is downloaded.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-5 IEEE1284 INTERFACE SETUP MODE This chapter provides the pr ogramming sequences required for IEEE1284 interface setup. Use the keys of the printer’s operator panel to select and enter the required options.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-6 RS232C INTERFACE SETUP MODE This chapter provides the progr amming sequences required for RS232C interface setup. Use the keys of the printer ’s op erator panel to select and enter the require d options.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-7 CENTRONICS INTERFACE SETUP MODE This chapter provides t he programming sequences required for Centronics interface setup. Use the keys of the printer’s operator panel to select and enter the required options.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-8 LAN INTERFACE SETUP MODE This chapter provides the programming sequence s required for LAN and mini-LAN interface setup. Use the keys of the printer ’s operator panel to select and enter the required options.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-9 USB INTERFACE SETUP MODE This chapter provides the programming sequ ences required for USB interface setup. Use the keys of the printer ’s op erator panel to select and enter the require d options.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-10 CARTRIDGE MODE This mode permits the configuration of an opti onal memory cartridge. This cartridge, when loaded, provides increased storage cap acity for text and graphics. Use the keys of the printer ’s operator pan el to select and enter the required options.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-11 SEMBL MODE SEMBL (SA TO Embedded Basic Language) a llows soft ware programs written in standar d Basic language to be loaded into the print er and exec uted without additional computer connections.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-12 TEST PRINT MODE Figure 4-1 1 provides the specific sequence of ev ent s required by the operator , the printer , and the printer ’s sof tware for a test label to be printed.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-13 DOWNLOAD MODE This download feature allo ws the operator to download print jobs to the printer . When downloading is complet e, the LCD screen will return to the original disp lay .
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-14 HEX DUMP MODE The contents of the print buf fer and the data received before it is placed into the print buffer may be examined through the use of the Hex Dump Mode.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-15 BOOT DOWNLOAD MODE Figure 4-14 provides the specific sequence of ev ent s required by the operator , the printer , and the printer ’s software Use the keys of the printer’s operator panel to select and enter the required options.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-16 DATA SAVE MODE Figure 4-15 provides the specific sequence of ev ent s required by the operator , the printer , and the printer ’s sof tware to store the printer ’s histo ry .
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-17 DEFAULT SETTINGS MODE Figure 4-16 provides the specific sequence of ev ent s required by the operator , the printer , and the printer ’s sof tware to return the printer to the configura tion state as recieved from the factory .
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-18 PRINT CANCEL MODE Figure 4-17 provides the specific sequence of ev ent s required by the operator , the printer , and the printer ’s sof tware to cancel a print job once initiated.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-19 PRINT DARKNESS DEFAULT MODE Figure 4-18 provides the specific sequence of ev ent s required by the operator , the printer , and the printer ’s sof tware to return to the print darkness (density) setting as received from the factory .
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-20 SERVICE MODE Allows the programming of various dimensi onal settings, sensor threshold s, and language options. Use the keys of the printer’s operator p anel to select and enter the required options.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-21 FACTORY MODE The Factory Mode permit s counter reset of various printer compon ents. Use the keys of the printer ’s operator p anel to select and reset those features. Figure 4-20, Factory Mode MAIN PCB R EVISI ON REV 0.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-22 NORMAL MODE (4-1) MENU DESCRIPTION Displays the operational st atus of the printer . The ONLINE status is displa yed on the top line and the label quan tity status on the bottom.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-23 Is the premiere screen of the Advanced Mode. The Advanced Mode is provided to make ba sic printer operational adjustments. T ypically , once these adjustme nts or settings have been made, they will no t require additional address unless a new job is downloaded .
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-24 USER MODE (4-2) MENU DESCRIPTION Displays the operational st atus of the printer . The ONLINE status is displa yed on the top line and the label quan tity status on the bottom.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-25 Print of fset refers to the vertical and horizont al shifting of the entire print area relative to the label and th e print start position. The movement is incremented by dot s in the positive (+) or negative (-) direction .
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-26 ADVANCED MODE (4-3) MENU DESCRIPTION Is the premiere screen of the Advanced Mode.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-27 Allows the pitch sensor to be activated or deactivated as circumstances dict ate. Allows the reference sensor to be selected relative to the media type to be used . This feature determin es the integrity of the print head element s when enabled.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-28 This feature allows one labe l to be fed upon the printer being powered on. Enable or disable as desired. This feature allows one label to be fed following an error b eing corrected and the printer goi ng online.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-29 INTERFACE MODES (4-4 THROUGH 4-8) MENU DESCRIPTION Displays the operational st atus of the printer . The ONLINE status is displa yed on the top line and the label quan tity status on the bottom.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-30 Allows BCC check to be enabled or disabled. Will only appear when S tatus5 i s set for protocol. Allows selection of the receive bu ffer ty pe. Select MUL TI for multiple buffer and 1ITEM for a single item buffer .
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-31 Allows determination of which me thod of configu ration has priority; the relative dip switch or th e LCD menu. This screen is displayed only when the app licabl e interfac e card is installed.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-32 Allows setting for output timing of fault signal for Centronics interface. Select ON for synchronous output with Select signal and OFF with asychro nous outputs with Select signal.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-33 Allows setting of the subnet ma sk. This display will only appear if any LAN inte rface is present and the Card option is n ot selected in the prior menu. Will become active upon power reboot.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-34 CARTRIDGE MODE (4-9) MENU DESCRIPTION Displays the operational st atus of the printer . The ONLINE status is displa yed on the top line and the label quan tity status on the bottom.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-35 SEMBL MODE (4-10) MENU DESCRIPTION Displays the operatio nal status of the printer . Also displays the remaining quantity to be pr inted. Displays the operational st atus of the printer .
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-36 TEST PRINT MODE (4-1 1) MENU DESCRIPTION Is the premiere screen of the te st print mode. T o view this screen and access this mode , press and hold the FEED key while powering on the printer .
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-37 DOWNLOAD MODE (4-12) MENU DESCRIPTION Displays Confirms the printer is on stand-by for receiving download dat a. The doewnloaded dat a received from the host shall be written in the memory cartridge or the main ROM.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-38 HEX DUMP MODE (4-13) MENU DESCRIPTION Displays the operational st atus of the printer . The ONLINE status is displa yed on the top line and the label quan tity status on the bottom.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-39 BOOT DOWNLOAD MODE (4-14) MENU DESCRIPTION Allows selection of the downlo ad method. Displays the port that r eceives th e download data. • Interface: Receiving data from extended interface.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-40 DAT A SAV E MODE (4-15) MENU DESCRIPTION Displays the operational st atus of the printer . The OFFLINE status is displa yed on the top line and the label quantity st atus on the bottom.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-41 DEFAULT SETTINGS MODE (4-16) MENU DESCRIPTION Allows selection of da ta to be initialized. Confirms selection. Confrims the initializat ion of protocol code. Confirms the completion of printer setup and protocol cod es.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-42 PRINT CANCEL MODE (4-17) MENU DESCRIPTION Displays the operational st atus of the printer . The OFFLINE status is displa yed on the top line and the label quantity st atus on the bottom.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-43 SERVICE MODE (4-19) MENU DESCRIPTION The Maintenance Mo de is divided into two sections; the Service Mode and the Factory Mo de. The Service Mode allows the programming of various dimensional settings, sensor thre sholds, and language options.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-44 T o enable or disable the control of ribbon rewind speed. When enabled, the printer will mo nitor ribbon usage and notify when the loaded ribbon is low . Allows the setting of a function key .
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-45 Determines whether or not the pr inter will be compatible with a previous printer . Allows copying of firmware data. Enables the display of an ope rating log as an icon in Normal Mode.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-46 Confirms copying is in prog ress. D ata entry not required. Enables the print log to be dleted from th e memory cartridge. Enables the print log to be sent to the st atus port in real-time.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-47 FACTORY MODE (4-20) MENU DESCRIPTION The Maintenance Mo de is divided into two sections; the Service Mode and the Factory Mo de. The Service Mode allows the programming of various dimensional settings, sensor thre sholds, and language options.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-48 Displays values for the dispenser counter . Enables the printer’s serial number to be recorded within the printer . Enables the revision numbe r of the main circuit board to be recorded.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-49 OPERATIONAL ADJUSTMENT S These operational adjustment s are for fine tuning the printer as necessary following the configuration process and a re largely confined to the four potentiometers located on the opera tor panel.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-50 Figure 4-21, Sensor & Accessory Positioning Print Head Cutter T ear - Off Dis penser I nva lid Ar ea f or Pr int 0.69" 0 .25" 0.45" 0.63" 0.79" 0.64" 2.
Unit 4: Operation SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 4-51 Figure 4-22, Print Base Reference Position L AB EL PR I NT DI RE CTI ON RE FLE CTIV E S E NS OR T R AN SM IS SION SEN S OR Ba.
SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 5-1 TROUBLESHOOTING • Error Signals • T roubleshooting T able • Interface T roubleshooting • T est Print T roubleshooting • Sensor Locatio.
Unit 5: Trou bleshoot ing SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 5-2 ERROR SIGNALS Error No. LCD Display Description 01 Machine Error Cause: Remedy: Alarm sound: External signal: Circuit board pr oblem. Conta ct a sales outlet, dealer , or service center .
Unit 5: Trou bleshoot ing SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 5-3 07 Head Open error Cause(s): Remedy: Alarm sound: External s ignal: 1. The he ad unit is not prop erly latch ed. 2. Malfunctioning head-open switch. Properly latch the print head and/ or replace the switch.
Unit 5: Trou bleshoot ing SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 5-4 12 Memory Writing error Cause(s): Remedy: Alarm sound: External s ignal: 1. Memory cartrid ge is not inserted . 2. Memory sp ace is exhausted. 3. Read/Write operation has fail ed.
Unit 5: Trou bleshoot ing SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 5-5 17 BCC Check error Cause: Remedy: Alarm sound: External signal: BCC att ached to sending data (for an item) is different . Ensure the dat a communica tion settings are correct.
Unit 5: Trou bleshoot ing SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 5-6 23 RFID T ag error Cause: Remedy: Alarm sound: External signal: Difficulties writing into RFID tag. Write information in ano ther RFID tag. Three short beeps. Machine error .
Unit 5: Trou bleshoot ing SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 5-7 TROUBLESHOOTING T ABLE IMAGE V OIDS Damaged print head. Replace print head. Damaged electronics. Replace circuit board. Damaged or worn platen roller . Replace platen roller .
Unit 5: Trou bleshoot ing SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 5-8 No voltage outp ut. T est power supply and replace as necessary . Damaged print head. Replace print head. Damaged electronics. Replace circuit board. Interface problems.
Unit 5: Trou bleshoot ing SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 5-9 INTERFACE TROUBLESHOOTING This unit provides a checklist for the various inte rface types. Locate the chec klist relative to the interface used and perform each of the troub les hooting tasks until the problem has been isolated.
Unit 5: Trou bleshoot ing SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 5-10 LAN EHTERNET INTERFACE CHK TROUBLESHOOTING STEP Ensure the interface has been correctly configure d. Wait two minutes and run self -test to verify . If a test label does not print, there ma y be a hardware proble m.
Unit 5: Trou bleshoot ing SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 5-11 TEST PRINT TROUBLESHOOTING Chapter provides instruction on special pr inting to identify and resolve specific print problems. HEX DUMP Allows the operator to determine if there were problems in the downloading of data.
Unit 5: Trou bleshoot ing SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 5-12 TEST LABEL PRINTING The test label is designed to assist in the identification of print problems.
Unit 5: Trou bleshoot ing SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 5-13 Figure 5-3, Sample T est Label NOTE: The only pr int problem that the following sample test labe l does not display is fading of print ima ge from one side of the label to the other .
Unit 5: Trou bleshoot ing SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 5-14 SENSOR LOCATIONS This chapter provides a diagram identifying the locations of the printer’s various sensors. Refer to the diagram provided below. Figure 5-4, Sensor Locations Pr int H ea d Cutter Te ar -O ff Dis penser Inval id Ar ea for Print 0.
SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 6-1 MAINTENANCE • Cleaning Procedures • Replacement Procedures • Adjustment Procedures.
Unit 6: Maintenance SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 6-2 CLEANING PROCEDURES Cleaning of the printer is a necessary maintenanc e activity to ensure print quality and lo ng printer life. There are two basic types of cleaning involved; the removal of loose debris and the removal of residue.
Unit 6: Maintenance SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 6-3 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES This unit contains step-by-step instru ctions for the removal and replacement of all primary components and sub-assemblies.
Unit 6: Maintenance SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 6-4 Figure 6-1b, Print Head Replacement PLATEN ROLLER REPLACEMENT The platen roller is considered to be a high wear component due to its treading against the print media.
Unit 6: Maintenance SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 6-5 Figure 6-2, Platen Roller Replacemen t 1 2 3.
Unit 6: Maintenance SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 6-6 ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES This unit covers all of th e printer and printer accessory adju s tments.
Unit 6: Maintenance SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 6-7 PRINT HEAD PRESSURE ADJUS TMENT Print head pressure adjustment allows for the print head to be adju sted to accommidate different media types (thicknesses). The pressure setting switch is two position (normal, high).
Unit 6: Maintenance SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 6-8 PRINT HEAD BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Print head balance is the equalization of pressure again st the platen roller from one end to the opposite.
Unit 6: Maintenance SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 6-9 RIBBON GUIDE ADJUSTMENT If the print ribbon is no t spread smoothly over the print head when it makes con tact with the media, print voids will occur at th e point of the ribbon fold.
Unit 6: Maintenance SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 6-10 LABEL SENSOR POSITIONING The label sensor assembly provides a mount ing app aratus for the eye-mark, gap, and paper-end sensors. Position adjustment of the label s ensor is not required when using standard label media.
Unit 6: Maintenance SATO GT4xxe Series Operator Manual PN 9001138B Page 6-11 POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENTS These operational adjustment s are for fine tuning the printer as necessary following the configuration process and a re largely confined to the four potentiometers located on the opera tor panel.
Een belangrijk punt na aankoop van elk apparaat SATO 424e (of zelfs voordat je het koopt) is om de handleiding te lezen. Dit moeten wij doen vanwege een paar simpele redenen:
Als u nog geen SATO 424e heb gekocht dan nu is een goed moment om kennis te maken met de basisgegevens van het product. Eerst kijk dan naar de eerste pagina\'s van de handleiding, die je hierboven vindt. Je moet daar de belangrijkste technische gegevens SATO 424e vinden. Op dit manier kan je controleren of het apparaat aan jouw behoeften voldoet. Op de volgende pagina's van de handleiding SATO 424e leer je over alle kenmerken van het product en krijg je informatie over de werking. De informatie die je over SATO 424e krijgt, zal je zeker helpen om een besluit over de aankoop te nemen.
In een situatie waarin je al een beziter van SATO 424e bent, maar toch heb je de instructies niet gelezen, moet je het doen voor de hierboven beschreven redenen. Je zult dan weten of je goed de alle beschikbare functies heb gebruikt, en of je fouten heb gemaakt die het leven van de SATO 424e kunnen verkorten.
Maar de belangrijkste taak van de handleiding is om de gebruiker bij het oplossen van problemen te helpen met SATO 424e . Bijna altijd, zal je daar het vinden Troubleshooting met de meest voorkomende storingen en defecten #MANUAl# samen met de instructies over hun opplosinge. Zelfs als je zelf niet kan om het probleem op te lossen, zal de instructie je de weg wijzen naar verdere andere procedure, bijv. door contact met de klantenservice of het dichtstbijzijnde servicecentrum.
