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SATO SERVICE MANUAL
CX Series Printers
1-5 Controls, Indicators and Connections
The following table summarizes the functions of the various printer controls,
indicators, and connections.
PRESS - to advance media
PRESS while pressing READY
indicator-to print test label
PRESS to pause printing during
batch mode operation
GREEN - Printer ready for data
OFF - Printer busy, or Off-Line
RED - Printer needs attention
PRESS to switch to/from Off-Line
or to reset the printer
Connect to power supply pro-
vided with printer
DB9 female connector for connec-
tion to host controller, RS232
interface
Centronics compatible connector
for connection to host controller
Push both releases toward rear of
printer to release print head
Lift to open
Push outward at hinge to remove
FEED button Advances print media
READY indicator Shows print status
ON-OFF line Places printer in On-
Line or Off-Line mode
Power input Connects to power
supply
Serial port Data input
Parallel port Data input
Print head Unlocks print head
release
Media cover Protects print media
mechanism
DEVICE NAME PRIMARY FUNCTION USE
SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
