Site Location; Media Selection - SATO DR308e Operator's Manual

Section 2: Installation

2.1 SITE LOCATION

Consider the following when setting up the printer:
• Place the printer on a solid flat surface with adequate room. Make sure there is enough room at the
top and right-hand (facing the printer) side to provide clearance for the label access door to swing
open.
• Place it away from hazardous materials or dusty environments.
• Place it within operational distance of the host computer, within interface cable specifications

2.2 MEDIA SELECTION

The size and type of the labels or tags to be printed should have been taken into consideration before printer
purchase. Ideally, the media width will be equal to, or just narrower than, the print head. Using media that
does not cover the print head will allow the platen roller to tread on it and wear it out. The media edge will also
wear a groove in the platen roller affecting print quality.
Note:
For optimal print performance and durability, please use SATO-certified label and ribbon supplies
on this printer. Using supplies not tested and approved for use by SATO can result in unnecessary
wear and damage to vital parts of the printer, and may void the warranty.
This printer can use five different types of media: three types of tag stock and two types of label media.
The methods used for loading tag stock and label media differ.
Tag stock
Center-hole
tag
Paper feed direction
Side-hole
Paper feed direction
tag
Paper feed direction
l-mark tag
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Front side
Hole
Front side
Hole
Front side
l-mark
Reverse side
Label
Paper feed direction
Label gap
Paper feed direction
Label
I-mark
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Front side
1.5 mm
3 mm
Gap (spacing)
Front side
Fold perforation
3 mm
Gap (spacing)
Reverse side
I-mark