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CL408e/412ePrinter

Frequently Asked Questions

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Contents

1. General .......................................................................................... 1

What do I receive when I buy a SATO CL408e/412e Printer? ....... 1

What options are available with my CL408e/412e? ....................... 1

Do I receive a driver with my CL408e/412e? ................................. 1

What type of software do I need for my printer? ............................ 1

Which languages does my SATO printer support? ........................ 1

Which interfaces can I use? ........................................................... 1

Can I work from my Windows ™ environment? ............................. 2

Can I work from my SAP™ environment? ..................................... 2

Can I work from AS400™? ............................................................ 2

Can I print graphics? ...................................................................... 2

Can I store label formats or True-Type™fonts and graphics in

the CL408e/412e? ......................................................................... 2

Can I print out dates and times? .................................................... 2

Can I connect weighing scales and print out the weight

of my goods? ................................................................................. 2

What is the correct carbon ribbon for the SATO CL408e/412e? .... 2

How often should I clean my SATO CL408e/412e? ....................... 3

What is a memory card? ................................................................ 3

Why do I need a memory card? ..................................................... 3

Can memory cards be used with the CL408e/412e? ..................... 3

How do I put information on to the memory card? ......................... 3

What is FLASH ROM? ................................................................... 3

2. Set-up and Use .............................................................................. 4

How do I connect my printer to my computer? .............................. 4

How do I set up my printer? ........................................................... 4

How do I load the labels? .............................................................. 4

How do I load the carbon ribbon? .................................................. 4

How do I select the label sensing method? ................................... 4

How do I change the darkness setting? ......................................... 5

How do I change the print speed? ................................................. 5

Does the CL408e/412e have a last label reprint feature? ............. 5

How do I feed a blank label? ......................................................... 5

How do I cancel my print job? ........................................................ 5

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3. Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 6

The display is blank. What is wrong? ............................................. 6

A label is fed but nothing is printed on it. What should I do? ......... 6

I sent a print job but nothing has happened. What do I do? .......... 6

The print quality is poor or the barcodes are not readable.

What do I do? ................................................................................ 6

My CL408e/412e does not feed out one label at a time but

feeds 20 inches of blank labels instead. What is wrong? .............. 7

My printer will not go online. Why not? .......................................... 7

My CL408e/412e will not print and beeps. What's wrong? ............ 7

The LCD displays "SENSOR ERROR".

How do I solve the problem? ......................................................... 7

The LCD displays "FRAMING ERROR". What should I do? ......... 8

The LCD displays "PAPER END". What's wrong? ......................... 8

The LCD displays "RIBBON END". What should I do? .................. 8

How do I get rid of ribbon wrinkles? ............................................... 8

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1. General

What do I receive when I buy a SATO CL408e/412e Printer?

Along side your SATO CL408e/412e printer you will receive a

power cable, an operation manual, an empty core for carbon ribbon

and lapping paper

What options are available with my CL408e/412e?

A guillotine cutter, a label rewinder, a dispenser including internal

backing paper rewinder, interface cards, a stand alone terminal

memory module, a keyboard, a real time clock, a separate daugh-

ter board for a PCMCIA card (16MB) and an internal SIM memory

card (4MB).

Do I receive a driver with my CL408e/412e?

Yes, the Windows™driver is available for download on the Internet

under:

www.sato-europe.com/software/download.html

What type of software do I need for my printer?

In principle, because the printer operates with a Windows driver it

can be used with any Windows ™ application. However, only SATO

software addresses all the functions of the printer, thus we recom-

mend you work with SATO's Dynamic Xtra, Dynamic Publisher or

Dynamic Aviator.

Which languages does my SATO printer support?

Display: The SATO printer display is available in English, German,

French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

Driver: The properties and settings in the printer driver are avail-

able in 9 European languages.

Code Page: The middle European standard character map is avail-

able, as well as Greek, Turkish, Cyrillic, east European and

Hebrew.

Which interfaces can I use?

The printer can be connected using either ECP Parallel (IEEE 1284

bi-directional), Centronics Parallel, RS232 Standard (max

19.200bps), RS232 Highspeed (max 57.600bps), RS422/485,

USB, (12Mbit/s), LAN (TCP/IP Protocol 10/100 Base T) and IBM

Twinax/Coax.

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Can I work from my Windows ™ environment?

Yes. A SATO printer can work from with any Windows ™ system,

as long as the corresponding driver is used.

Can I work from my SAP™ environment?

Yes. The SATO Dynamic Aviator software includes an option that

makes it possible to export label data to SAP R/3 ™.

Can I work from AS400™?

Every SATO printer can be switched over to non-standard protocol.

Data can then be sent to the printer via an IBM Twinax/Coax inter-

face.

Can I print graphics?

Yes, graphics, which correspond to the printer driver, can be printed

from every windows application. Using the SATO label-design soft-

ware you can also print BMP, PCX, GIF, PUT, WMF and JPEG files.

Can I store label formats or True-Type™ fonts and graphics in

the CL408e/412e?

Yes. A memory card option is available enabling the storage of label

formats, True-type fonts™ and graphics.

Can I print out dates and times?

Yes. Dates and time fields can be printed out when the Real Time

Clock (RTC) option is installed. The RTC option is controlled by pro-

gramming the printer or by using the Dynamic range of software

from SATO.

Can I connect weighing scales and print out the weight of my

goods?

Yes, if you program electric industry scales to send a message to

the printer, using the SATO programming language and also use a

suitable interface.

What is the correct carbon ribbon for the SATO CL408e/412e?

There is not a specific carbon ribbon suitable for SATO printers.

The choice of carbon ribbon must always be made while consider-

ing the label material and application. Your local SATO supplier will

be able to advise you.

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How often should I clean my SATO CL408e/412e?

SATO printers need very little maintenance other than the occa-

sional clean. By using the SATO Thermal Printer Cleaning Kit you

will be ensuring the longevity of your printer.

What is a memory card?

A memory card saves information, which can be used again later.

The battery back up means that information cannot be lost.

Why do I need a memory card?

The memory card enables True-Type™ fonts, graphics and formats

to be saved. Should the formats be of a large volume i.e. a large

amount of data, the memory card can shorten the processing time.

Moreover, the memory card can be used to increase the length of

the label printed.

Can memory cards be used with the CL408e/412e?

Yes. This option provides the connectors and interface board for a

PCMCIA memory card slot, accessible on the back panel. The

printer memory can be expanded up to 4MB using a SIM Card and

16 MB with a PCMCIA card

How do I put information on to the memory card?

In order to save information on to the memory card, the SATO

Memory Card Manager or the Dynamic Memory Card Compiler,

which is available as part of the SATO Dynamic Aviator software

package, can be used. It is also possible to put data on to the card

via direct programming using <ESC> codes. Please note that a

SATO Europe PCMCIA MB package is available, which includes a

memory card adaptor board, a PCMCIA memory card and the

SATO Memory Card Manager software.

What is FLASH ROM?

This is the internal printer memory that can be used to save mem-

ory in the same way that the memory card is used. The CL408e/

412e had a standard internal flash rom memory of 2MB

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2. Set-up and Use

How do I connect my printer to my computer?

To connect the SATO printer CL408e/412e to a PC or host, the fol-

lowing interfaces are available: ECP Parallel (IEEE 1284), Centron-

ics Parallel, RS232 Standard, RS232 Highspeed, USB,(12Mbit/s),

LAN (TCP/IP Protocol 10/100 Base T), IBM Twinax/Coax, RS422/

485.

How do I set up my printer?

After connecting the interface, you must plug the AC power cable

provided into the back of the printer and connect it to a suitable

power supply. The labels must be installed and if using the thermal

transfer mode, carbon ribbon must be installed too. Also remember

to confirm that the print head has been closed firmly. A diagram for

loading labels and carbon ribbon is provided on the inside of the

printer cover.

How do I load the labels?

The label rolls are to be placed on the label roll spindle and pushed

into position with the green label roll retainer. The labels must be

wound face-in on the roll and should feed from the bottom. Please

refer to the diagram on the inside of the printer cover

How do I load the carbon ribbon?

Open the door of the printer and open the print head. Referring to

the diagram, on the inside of the CL408e/412e's cover, position the

ribbon roll firmly on to the ribbon supply spindle and place the

empty core on the ribbon take-up spindle. Tape the free end of the

ribbon to the take-up core, so that it will catch when rotating in a

clockwise direction.

How do I select the label sensing method?

The CL408e/412e label sensing method is controlled by the DIP

switches. The DIP function chart has been positioned on the inside

of the cover. The printer however will be delivered set for label gap

sensing (DSW2-2, DSW3-3 both in the OFF position). If you wish

the sensor to read an I-mark please refer to the DIP Switch function

chart.

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How do I change the darkness setting?

There are 5 darkness settings. The highest numbers represent the

darker settings and the current setting is indicated by an underline

under one of the range settings. To view the settings you must go

into the User mode by pressing the LINE key once (the printer dis-

play shows OFFLINE). Next, press the FEED and LINE keys simul-

taneously to see "PRINT DARKNESS" on the display. To move the

underline to the desired setting, press the LINE key. Once the cor-

rect setting is underlined press the FEED key to accept and

advance to the next adjustment.

How do I change the print speed?

There are 5 print speed settings (50, 75, 100, 125 and 150mm/s).

To view the settings you must enter the User mode by pressing the

LINE key once (the printer display shows OFFLINE). Next, press

the FEED and LINE keys simultaneously to view "PRINT DARK-

NESS" on the display. Press FEED again to advance to the print

speed setting. Now press the LINE key to move the underline to the

desired setting. Press FEED to confirm it. (NOTE: This setting can

be overwritten by software).

Does the CL408e/412e have a last label reprint feature?

Yes. You must press the FEED key, while in online mode, to reprint

the last label.

How do I feed a blank label?

Press the FEED button while the printer is offline to feed a blank

label. If you have problems check that the print media has been

loaded properly

How do I cancel my print job?

The current print job can be cancelled by using the display: set the

printer offline and press the LINE and FEED buttons simulta-

neously. Next, press the FEED button until the display shows "can-

cel current print job". Use the LINE button to select YES or NO and

FEED to clear.

A command to cancel the print job can also be sent to the driver via

the software. Alternatively, switching the printer off and on again will

also erase all current print jobs.

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3. Troubleshooting

The display is blank. What is wrong?

• Check that the power switch is turned on.

• Check that all cable connections have been made properly.

• Check that the supply cable is not damaged.

• Make sure the fuse is O.K.

A label is fed but nothing is printed on it. What should I do?

• Confirm that the label is wide enough for the image being

printed.

• If you are using direct thermal mode, make sure you have direct

thermal labels installed.

• If you are using thermal transfer mode, check that the carbon

ribbon is installed properly with the ink (dull side) coming into

contact with the labels. Check that the print head is clean.

• Make sure that the carbon ribbon and label are compatible.

• Check to see if the pitch sensor is dirty or obstructed in some

way.

I sent a print job but nothing has happened. What do I do?

Firstly confirm that the connections have all been made and that

the interface has been connected to the correct port on the PC.

Make sure the printer is on-line and check to see if there are any

error messages in the display. Also make sure that you are sending

the data to the correct printer. The printer listed in the Print Set-up

window should be "CL408e/412e"

The print quality is poor or the barcodes are not readable.

What do I do?

• Make sure the print media is loaded properly and that there is

no side-to-side motion as the paper passes through the printer.

• Check that the software print settings are not set too dark /too

light. Adjust the darkness settings or print speed, via the soft-

ware, if necessary.

• Try different print media. Old or inferior quality material will

degrade the print quality.

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