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PN 9001079
Rev. B
SATO CL608e/CL612e Service Manual
Section 1. Overview and Specifications Page
1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 1-1
2 Physical Characteristics.................................................................................. 1-2
3 Printer Features................................................................................................ 1-3
4 Operation PanelDisplays ................................................................................. 1-5
5 Components ..................................................................................................... 1-7
6 Switches and Sensors ..................................................................................... 1-8
7 Ribbon ............................................................................................................. 1-10
8 Installation Considerations ........................................................................... 1-10
9 Optional Accessories .................................................................................... 1-10
10 Environment & Approvals .............................................................................1-11
11 General Printer Specifications ......................................................................1-11
12 Character Fonts............................................................................................. 1-14
13 Bar Codes ...................................................................................................... 1-15
Section 2. Configuration
1 Dip Switch Settings .......................................................................................... 2-1
2 Default Settings ................................................................................................ 2-7
3 LCD Panel Printer Configuration .................................................................... 2-8
Normal Mode................................................................................................. 2-9
M8400 Compatible Mode ........................................................................... 2-12
Advanced Mode .......................................................................................... 2-13
Card Mode ................................................................................................... 2-17
Service Mode .............................................................................................. 2-25
Counters Mode ........................................................................................... 2-31
Test Print Mode........................................................................................... 2-32
Default Setting Mode.................................................................................. 2-33
Maintenance Mode ..................................................................................... 2-34
Clear Non-Standard Protocol .................................................................... 2-36
Download User Defined Protocol Codes ................................................. 2-36
Hex Dump Mode ......................................................................................... 2-37
Download Mode .......................................................................................... 2-38
User Download Mode ................................................................................. 2-39
4 Sample Test Labels ........................................................................................ 2-40
Section 3. Interface Specifications
1 Overview ...........................................................................................................3-1
2 Interface Types.................................................................................................3-1
3 Receive Buffer.................................................................................................. 3-3
4 IEEE 1284 Parallel Interface ............................................................................3-4
5 Optional RS232C Serial Interface................................................................... 3-6
6 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface ............................................................. 3-9
7 Local Area Network (LAN) Interface .............................................................. 3-10
8 Bi-Directional Communications .....................................................................3-10
9 Accessory (EXT) Connector ...........................................................................3-19
Section 4. Electrical Checks and Adjustments
1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 4-1
2 Steps Prior to Some Procedures .................................................................... 4-2
3 DC Power Voltage Checks............................................................................... 4-3
4 Potentiometer Assignments & Adjustments ................................................. 4-6
5a Pitch Offset Adjustment .................................................................................. 4-8
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