SATO CT4-LX1 - Barcode Printer Quick Guide

This is the quick start guide for your first operation.
For detail, refer to the operator manual available on your region's website (www.satoworldwide.com).

Illustrations used in this quick guide is thermal transfer model unless otherwise specified.

Accessories

1. CT4-LX
2. AC adapter
3. Power cord*
4. Quick guide
5. Global Warranty Program leaflet
6. Documents
7. Core adapters (2)
8. Ribbon core (3 types)

* The shape of power plug varies depending on the region.

Parts Identification

1. NFC built-in antenna
2. LCD/Touch panel
3. LED indicator
4. (Power/Home) button
5. Media discharge outlet
6. Cover open latch
7. DC input connector
8. USB connector (Type B)
9. USB connector (Type A)
10. LAN connector
11. Media loading port
12. Print head
13. USB connector (Type A) *
14. (ribbon cover open) mark
15. Top cover
16. Media guide
17. Platen roller

* This USB connector is inside the top cover.

Options

18. Cutter unit
19. Dispenser unit

Interface Options

• RS-232C for connection with RS-232C cable
• WLAN/Bluetooth for wireless connection

Connecting the AC Adapter

1. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter .
2. Connect the plug of the AC adapter to the DC input connector of the CT4-LX .
3. Plug the power cord into an AC outlet.

Setting the Carbon Ribbon (Thermal transfer model only)

1. Setting the Core adapter with the carbon ribbon
2. Loading the Carbon Ribbon
   1. Open the top cover and pull the mark of the ribbon unit (C). The ribbon cover (A) is drawn forward. Set the carbon ribbon (B) on the ribbon cover.
   2. Attach the carbon ribbon to the ribbon core with adhesive tape (D) or the like, and wind them in the direction of the arrow a few rounds.
   3. Set the ribbon core.
   4. Close the ribbon cover (A), and turn the dial (E) to wind the carbon ribbon a few rounds. Close the top cover.

Loading Media

• When the media roll is installed properly, the flap (F) will be vertical.
• Pass the media under the tab (G) at the edge of the media guide .
• Use only the supply products specified by SATO.
• Adjust the media guide to the media size.

Turning on the Power

Press the (Power/Home) button .

Turning off the Power

Press the (Power/Home) button , then tap on the LCD/Touch panel .

Basic Specifications

Print method: Direct thermal, Thermal transfer

Head density (Resolution): 203 dpi/305 dpi

Model name: CT4-LX

Dimensions: 178 (W) x 238 (D) x 214 (H) mm (7 x 9.4 x 8.4 in.) (not including protruding parts)

Weight: Direct thermal model: Approx. 3.3 kg (7.3 lb), Thermal transfer model: Approx. 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) (not including media and options)

Power consumption:
Input power voltage condition: AC 100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz
At peak: 155 VA/95 W (AC100V, 30% printing ratio), 187 VA/88 W (AC240V, 30% printing ratio)
Standby: 18 VA/8 W (AC100V), 24 VA/8 W (AC240V)

Power requirements: AC adapter

Input voltage: AC 100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz

Output voltage: DC 24 V ±5% 2.7 A (DC Symbol )

Maker: Lead Year Enterprise Co., Ltd.

Model: TG16-0064-01

Environmental conditions (Temperature/Humidity):
Operating: 0 - 40 ºC (32 - 104 ºF), 30 - 80% RH (non-condensing)
Storage: −10 - 60 ºC (14 - 140 ºF), 15 - 90% RH (non-condensing)

Technical Specification ([B] Bluetooth [W] Wireless LAN [N] NFC)

Frequency band: [B] 2402 - 2480 MHz, [W] 2412 - 2472 MHz, 5180 - 5825 MHz, [N] 13.56 MHz, Modulation: [B] GFSK, Π/4 DQPSK, 8DQPSK, [W] DSSS, OFDM, [N] NFC Type 2 Tag (Passive), Channel Spacing: [B] 1 MHz, [W] 5, 20, 40, 80 MHz, Max. output power*: [B] 4 dBm, [W] 20.5 dBm, Antenna gain (2.4 GHz)*: [B] +5 dBi, [W] +5 dBi, Antenna gain (5 GHz)*: [W] +5 dBi

* [N] Operating distance of up to 100 mm (depending on various parameters, such as field strength and antenna geometry)

To display the regulatory information on the LCD/Touch panel, tap "Offline" - " (Setting)" - "Information" - "Regulatory."

Open Source Software
This printer product includes open source software applied to the open source software license. Please see our web site for more information. http://www.satoworldwide.com/licenses/OSS.aspx

First edition: Oct. 2019
Q05296700
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