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Quick Guide For printer model: CG4 Series CG408DT CG408TT CG412DT CG412TT Direct Thermal Type Thermal Transfer Type PN: 9001222A Read this Quick Guide before using this product. Keep this document available for future reference. www.satoamerica.com...
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The content of this document may be changed without prior notice. Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document. If any problems, mistakes, or omissions are found, please contact your SATO reseller or technical support center. FCC Statement The printer complies with the requirements in Part 15 of FCC Rules for a Class B Computing Device.
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SATO reseller or technical ing liquids, such as water or power cord, heat it, or pull it support center for repairs. It is...
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Safety Precautions Caution Do not place in areas with high Power cord Loading paper humidity • Keep the power cord away from • When loading roll paper, be • Do not place the printer in areas hot devices. Getting the power careful not to get your fingers with high humidity or where con- cord close to hot devices could...
Safety Precautions Precautions for Installation and Handling Printer operation can be affected by the printer environment. Refer to the following instructions for installation and handling of CG4 Series printer. Select a Safe Location Place the printer on a surface that is flat and level. Do not place the printer in a location subject to water or oil.
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Safety Precautions Page iv CG4 Series Quick Guide...
About the Box ........................1-1 Names of Parts......................1-2 Turning On the Power ....................2-1 Power Setting........................2-1 Basic Specifications ....................3-1 SATO Group of Companies ..................4-1 SATO Group of Companies ....................4-2 CG4 Series Quick Guide Page 1...
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Table of Contents Page 2 CG4 Series Quick Guide...
Section 1: Names of Parts CHECKING ACCESSORIES Make sure that you have received all of the following items in the package. If there are any accessories missing, contact your SATO reseller. User documents (Quick Guide, warranty) AC power cord AC adapter...
Section 1: Names of Parts NAMES OF PARTS Front view Operator panel ERROR LED indicator It consists of two contact buttons and two The LED lights or blinks red when an error is LED indicators (green and red). detected in the printer. During printer configuration setting, the Top cover ERROR indicator responses in conjunction...
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Section 1: Names of Parts Back view Type1: USB and RS232C interface on-board USB and RS232C on-board USB and LAN interface on-board Type2: USB and LAN on-board USB and IEEE interface on-board Media inlet 13 13 LAN interface terminal An opening for Fan-folded media or media To connect printer to the host computer using from unwinder to feed in to the printer.
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Section 1: Names of Parts Internal view when Top cover is opened CG408TT/ CG412TT CG408DT/ CG412DT 20 20 15 15 Print head Media guide and I-Mark/ Gap sensor This component is used to print on the media. A guide for the media to feed properly. Perform maintenance at regular intervals.
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Section 1: Names of Parts When Top cover is opened (Cutter Type, Optional) Paper holder Paper holder slide lever Paper sensor Platen roller Cutter unit When Top cover is opened (Dispenser Type, Optional) Paper holder Paper holder slide lever Paper sensor Platen roller Dispenser paper sensor Backing paper discharge outlet...
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Section 1: Names of Parts When Top cover is opened (Linerless Type, Optional) Paper holder Paper holder slide lever Paper sensor Platen roller Linerless paper sensor Page 1-6 CG4 Series Quick Guide...
Section 2: Turning On the Power TURNING ON THE POWER POWER SETTING Connect the DC power cord of the AC adapter to the printer and turn on the power. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter. AC adapter AC adapter AC power cord AC power cord...
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Section 2: Turning On the Power Connect the printer to the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to the AC power outlet. When connecting the DC power cord to the printer’s power connector, make sure the DC power cord connector is oriented properly.
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Section 2: Turning On the Power Press the POWER button to turn off the printer. When the power is off, the ON LINE (POWER) lamp turns off. CAUTION • The power cord set supplied with this printer is only for use with this printer. Do not use it for other electrical products.
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Section 2: Turning On the Power Page 2-4 CG4 Series Quick Guide...
* Printing speed varies, depending on paper type and usage environment. Paper type / Roll paper (Face-out or face-in winding) Paper shape We recommend using paper manufactured by SATO. Paper thickness 60 to 190μm (0.06 to 0.19 mm) CG4 Series Quick Guide...
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Section 3: Basic Specifications Model name CG408 DT CG412 TT CG408 TT CG412 TT Label size Label Continuous type Width: 0.87 to 4.21 in. (Backing paper 0.98 to 4.33 in.); 22 to 107 mm (Backing paper 25 to 110 mm) Pitch: 0.28 to 11.81 in.
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Winding direction: Face out Ribbon winding method: Ribbon core winding method * We recommend use of carbon ribbon manufactured or specified by SATO. Label issuing Standard: Continuous mode, Tear off mode, Sensor-off mode mode Option: Dispenser mode, Cutter mode, Linerless mode Dimensions 7.05 (W) x 9.37 (D) x 6.81 (H) in.
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Section 3: Basic Specifications Model name CG408 DT CG412 TT CG408 TT CG412 TT Barcode UPC-A/UPC-E, JAN/EAN, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), CODABAR (NW-7), ITF, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, BOOKLAND, MSI, POSTNET, GS1 DataBar (RSS) * GS1 DataBar is the new version of RSS-14.
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Section 3: Basic Specifications Model name CG408 DT CG412 TT CG408 TT CG412 TT Magnification Characters: Vertical 1 to 12 times, horizontal 1 to 12 times ratio Barcode: 1 to 12 times (Characters and barcode) Standard func- 1. Status return function tions 2.
Section 4: SATO Group of Companies SATO GROUP OF COMPANIES CG4 Series Quick Guide Page 4-1...
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Email: info@ch.satoeurope.com Email: enquiries@satoaustralia.com 1140 Windham Parkway, Romeoville, www.satoeurope.com www.satoaustralia.com Illinois 60446, U.S.A. Tel: +1-800-645-3290 • Extensive contact information of worldwide SATO operations Fax: +1-630-771-4210 can be found on the Internet at www.satoworldwide.com www.satolabeling.com Page 4-2 CG4 Series Quick Guide...
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