General Specifications - SATO S8400 Operator's Manual

Section 1: Introduction

1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

The SATO S8400 series OEM print engine (Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal) is a
complete, high-performance labeling system designed for integration into in-line produc-
tion facilities.
The key features of the S8400 series are:
• High-end, high resolution print engine with industry-leading functionality
• Large 128 dot by 64 dot LCD panel with graphical icon display
• Super crisp printing at resolutions of 203 dpi, 305 dpi or 609 dpi
• Tool-less changing of print heads for easier maintenance
• Optional cassette tray ribbon loading for reduced turnaround time
• Support for a wide range of legacy as well as modern I/O interfaces
• Enhanced print position accuracy even in high volume print jobs
• Support for SATO Barcode Programming Language for enhanced customizability
• Support for SEMBL programming for standalone operation customizability
• Supports for Radio Frequency IDentification technology for enhanced productivity
• Built-in calendar function for time and date data labeling
• Lightweight and easy-to-mount chassis
• All three models are available in Left-hand and Right-hand orientations
• User friendly label and ribbon path management
• Support for a wide range of accessories and peripherals for custom-applications
All printer parameters are programmable using the front panel controls and via software.
All popular bar codes, including 2-D codes, seven human-readable fonts and two fast
and efficient vector fonts, are resident in memory, providing literally thousands of combi-
nations of type styles and sizes.
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