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PN 9001078
Rev. B
SATO CL408e/CL412e Service Manual
Section 1. Overview and Specifications Page
1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 1-1
2 Physical Characteristics.................................................................................. 1-2
3 Printer Features................................................................................................ 1-3
4 Sensors ............................................................................................................. 1-6
5 Operation Panel................................................................................................ 1-7
6 Installation Considerations ............................................................................. 1-9
7 Optional Accessories ...................................................................................... 1-9
8 Environment & Approvals ............................................................................. 1-10
9 General Printer Specifications...................................................................... 1-10
10 Character Fonts.............................................................................................. 1-13
11 Bar Codes ....................................................................................................... 1-14
Section 2. Configuration
1 Dip Switch Settings .......................................................................................... 2-1
2 Default Settings ................................................................................................ 2-7
3 LCD Panel Configuration................................................................................. 2-8
Normal Mode ................................................................................................ 2-9
Advanced Mode .......................................................................................... 2-13
Card Mode................................................................................................... 2-17
Service Mode .............................................................................................. 2-25
Counters Mode ........................................................................................... 2-32
Test Print Mode........................................................................................... 2-33
Default Setting Mode ................................................................................. 2-34
Maintenance Mode — Factory Mode ........................................................ 2-35
Clear Non-Standard Protocol.................................................................... 2-37
Download User Defined Protocol Codes ................................................. 2-37
Hex Dump Mode ......................................................................................... 2-38
Firmware 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 RS232C Serial Interface...................................................................................3-6
6 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface .............................................................3-9
7 Ethernet Interface ............................................................................................ 3-10
8 Bi-Directional Communications ..................................................................... 3-10
9 Accessory (EXT) Connector ...........................................................................3-11
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 Print Position Adjustment............................................................................... 4-8
5b Print Position Adjustment............................................................................... 4-9
6 Label Gap Adjustment................................................................................... 4-10
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