Site Location; Media Selection - SATO CG2 Series 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 space. Make sure there is enough space above
the printer to provide clearance for the top cover 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, which can affect 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 print on roll media or fan-folded media. The methods used for loading roll media and fan-
folded media differ. The printer uses sensors to detect I-Marks, gap or center hole on the media in order to
precisely position the print content.
Roll media
Paper feed direction
Label gap/
I-Mark
Center-hole
tag
Paper feed direction
Paper feed direction
l-Mark tag
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Front side
1.5 mm
3 mm
Gap (spacing)
I-Mark
Reverse side
Front side
Hole
Front side
Reverse side I-Mark
Fan-fold media
Front side
Paper feed direction
Label gap/
I-Mark
3 mm
Gap (spacing)
Reverse side
Front side
Paper feed direction
Tag
Reverse side
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1.5 mm
Fold perforation
I-Mark
Fold perforation