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SATO CG 408 Product Manual

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CG4
(CG408 and CG412)
PRODUCT GUIDE
CONFIDENTIAL. VERSION:
S-CG4-01rA-01-2010PG
© 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 (CG408 and CG412) PRODUCT GUIDE CONFIDENTIAL. VERSION: S-CG4-01rA-01-2010PG © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Printer Exterior Back ...14 Printer Interior...15 PRODUCT FEATURES, FUNCTIONS & BENEFITS ...18 COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS ...24 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...37 WARRANTY INFORMATION...39 SPARE PARTS INFORMATION ...39 Recommended Spare Parts ...39 GLOSSARY OF TERMS ...39 CONFIDENTIAL. VERSION: S-CG4-01rA-01-2010PG © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 All information in this publication is subject to change without notice, and does not represent a commitment on the part of SATO. No part of this document may be reproduced for any purpose or in any form, including electronic storage and retrieval, without the express permission of SATO. This document should be considered confidential and not distributed to any third parties.

  • Page 4: About Sato

    ABOUT SATO SATO is a global barcode & RFID technology company that focuses on data collection and label printing solutions. We focus on retail, industrial, transportation & logistics and government sectors. Our solutions enable businesses to identify, track and manage people, products and assets.

  • Page 5: Positioning Summary

    CONFIDENTIAL. VERSION: S-CG4-01rA-01-2010PG DT Direct Thermal – CG4 DT model TT Thermal Transfer – CG4 DT model 08 dpm / 203 dpi – CG408 model 12 dpm / 305 dpi – CG412 model © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 6: Unique Sellings Points

    Standalone Printing No PC required at time of printing The CG4 with SATO Keypad* can be operated as a standalone printing system without the need for a PC at the time of printing. Using the keypad label design software provided, label formats can be created and then downloaded into the keypad internal Flash ROM memory or on an SD card.

  • Page 7: Competitive Printer Language Compatibility

    Large Printer Memory The CG4 Printer has a large memory of 4MB Flash ROM and 8 MB SD-RAM that allow the storage of extra graphics or fonts and firmware upgrades. Safe for use in clean environments The CG4 is designed for use in environments where cleanliness and hygiene are important and a high level of safety vital.

  • Page 8: Product Positioning

    PRODUCT POSITIONING Internal Product Lineup Positioning The CG4 Series is categorized under the ‘Compact Series’ in the SATO product lineup. It is part of the CG printer family together with the CG2 series. The CG4 is an entry-level, desktop thermal printing solution designed for low to- to medium-volume labelling...

  • Page 9: Desktop Printer Position Versus Competition

    Desktop Printer Position Versus Competition List Price 1000 Datamax E-series CONFIDENTIAL. VERSION: S-CG4-01rA-01-2010PG Zebra TLP3842 CG 4 Intermec PC4 Series Performance (Print Speed & Resolution) Zebra GK420d Zebra GX Series Intermec PF8d/t & PC4 /Series © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 10: Tartget Market And Applications

    Certification and Conformance labels HOSPITALITY, SERVICE & LEISURE Visitor/guest identification Parking passes Boarding passes Evidence tracking Event & exhibition ticketing Bag tags Gaming & betting slips POST & PARCEL Postage marks Mailing labels Receipts © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 11: Label Samples

    LABEL SAMPLES Carton Label Product Label CONFIDENTIAL. VERSION: S-CG4-01rA-01-2010PG © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12 Food Label Specimen Label Event Registration Label CONFIDENTIAL. VERSION: S-CG4-01rA-01-2010PG © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13 Retail Price Markdown Label CONFIDENTIAL. VERSION: S-CG4-01rA-01-2010PG © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 14: Product Tour

    POWER button ○ FEED/LINE button ○ ERROR LED indicator ○ ON LINE (POWER) LED Indicator 3 standard connectivity options USB and RS232C interface on-board USB and LAN interface on-board USB and IEEE interface on-board © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 15: Printer Interior

    ○ ○ ○ 9: Print head 10: Ribbon Unit 11: Pull Out Lever 12: Roll Media Holder 13: Media guide and I-Mark/ Gap sensor 14: Optional Device Compartment CONFIDENTIAL. VERSION: S-CG4-01rA-01-2010PG ○ ○ © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 16 Print head: available in 203 and 305dpi print resolutions. Ribbon Unit is for the TT model. The Pull Out Lever: used to pull out the ribbon unit from the top cover for ribbon loading. © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 17 Media guide and I-Mark/ Gap sensor The Platen Roller is used to hold the media roll, usually labels. . The Optional Device Compartment is designed for installation of optional accessories such as the cutter or dispenser unit. © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 18: Product Features, Functions & Benefits

    The safety latch locks the printer top cover open when top cover is raised more than 45 upwards. © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. BENEFITS Large, simple-to-operate control buttons for easy printer configuration and device status indications for easy monitoring.
  • Page 19 For more detailed instructions on loading labels, refer to the Quick Guide or Operator’s Manual. © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. The clamshell design makes it easy to load labels by simply “dropping in” labels. Label changes can be thus be done in no time.
  • Page 20 For more detailed instructions on loading ribbons, refer to the Quick Guide or Operator’s Manual. © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. The placement of the ribbon under the cover does not interfere with the printer controls. It gives the...
  • Page 21 203 dots per inch (or 8 dots per millimetres) for CG408 model and 305 dots per inch (or 12 dots per millimetres) for CG412. © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. The one-touch, tool-less print head release mechanism enables the operator to quickly and...
  • Page 22 © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. The CG4 is designed to easily accept fanfold media, which effectively extends the media capacity of the printer.
  • Page 23 Local Area Network To connect printer to the host computer using IEEE interface interface. Or, to connect the SATO Keypad, Scanner or Smart keyboard to the printer. To connect printer to the host computer using the USB interface.

  • Page 24: Competitive Analysis

    Label present sensor External media supply stand ILPC plug-in modules Standard cutter Resident scalable fonts DMX100 ethernet print server Adjustable media sensor © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. Datamax CG4 Strengths E-4204 E-4304 • Larger memory storage space •...
  • Page 25 Parallel port: Centronics® port 36-pin Rotary cutter Label stripper External label rewinder Compact flash (CF) card socket with RTC Internal Ethernet adapter card © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. CG4 is better • Higher print resolution • Compact Size •...
  • Page 26 Parallel port: Bi-direction Rotary cutter module Stripper module Compact flash (CF) card socket with real time clock (RTC) Internal Ethernet adapter card © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. Godex CG4 is better EZ1300 Plus • Higher print resolution •...
  • Page 27 Wireless option includes LCD for visual comm Adjustable media sensor KDU Plus & KDU keyboard display units for standalone printing Asian and International Font Packs © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. Zebra CG4 is better • Larger label roll outer diameter – print more labels •...
  • Page 28 ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server for Ethernet connectivity Label present sensor 802.11b/g / Bluetooth wireless KDU Plus™ and KDU™ keyboard display units for stand-alone printing solution Asian font sets © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. Zebra CG4 is better GK420d • Higher print resolution •...
  • Page 29 ZebraNet PrintServer II, Ethernet connectivity Cutter Asian and International Font Packs Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity Dispenser with label taken sensor © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. Zebra CG4 is better LP 2844 • Larger memory storage space •...
  • Page 30 RS-232 (DB9) Parallel (Centronics) Cutter Internet ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity Dispenser with label taken sensor Asian Font Set © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. Zebra CG4 is better TLP 3842 • Larger memory storage space • Higher print speed •...
  • Page 31 (internal or external) Cutter Asian and International Font Packs Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II for Ethernet connectivity Dispenser with label taken sensor SATO © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. Zebra CG4 is better TLP 3844 Z • Higher print resolution •...
  • Page 32 RS232C scanner cable Asian fonts cartridges Cutter unit Keyboard display unit External Ethernet adapter 300 dpi Mobile battery unit © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. CG4 is better PC4 Series • Higher print resolution • Larger memory storage space •...
  • Page 33 RS232 scanner cable Self-strip with label-taken sensor Cutter unit Easy LAN 100e External Ethernet adapter 1 GB compact flash 300 dpi optional © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. Intermec CG4 is better PF8t • Higher print resolution • Higher print speed •...
  • Page 34 1” or 3” core. 3” core label spindle Contact CCD bar code scanner Long range linear image laser barcode scanner © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. CG4 is better • Higher print resolution • Smaller, More compact size •...
  • Page 35 Keyboard display unit Contact CCD bar code scanner Long-range linear image barcode scanner External wireless (802.11b) print server External media hanger with 3” OD label spindle © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. CG4 is better TTP-343C TTP-244CE • •...
  • Page 36 Keyboard Extra cutter module for thick paper and partial cutting Expansion flash memory module Strip sensor mode Linerless kit LAN adapter © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved. Toshiba Tec CG4 is better B-SV4D • Higher print resolution • Lighter, More compact size •...

  • Page 37: Frequently Asked Questions

    4. The CG4 printer does not have any dip-switches. What is the method to change the printer settings? The printer settings can be changed by using the SATO All-In-One Tool or by using printer commands. 5. What is the memory of the new CG4? The new CG4 comes with 4MB Flash ROM and 8MB SDRAM.
  • Page 38 Europe and Asia Pacific China Korea CONFIDENTIAL. VERSION: S-CG4-01rA-01-2010PG Details US Power Cord 2 pins EU Power Cord • CCC Safety Approval • China Power Cord • MIC Safety Approval • Korea Power Cord © 2010 SATO Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • Page 39: Warranty Information

    In the case of the CG4, label designs are stored into the SATO keypad internal memory (or the SD card) and variable data is inputted using the keypad.

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