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SATO TG3 Series Quick Manual

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RFID User Guide
Read this Quick Guide before using this product.
Read this User Guide before and during usage of the above product.
Keep this document available for future reference.
Keep this document handy for future reference.
www.satoamerica.com
www.satoamerica.com
Quick Guide
For printer model:
PN: 9001224(A)
TG3 Series
PN: 9001147D

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  • Page 1 Quick Guide RFID User Guide For printer model: TG3 Series PN: 9001224(A) Read this Quick Guide before using this product. Read this User Guide before and during usage of the above product. Keep this document available for future reference. Keep this document handy for future reference.
  • Page 2 SATO Corporation reserves the right to change or improve this product and document without notice. Trademarks SATO is a registered trademark of SATO Corporation and/or its subsidiaries in Japan, the U.S and other countries. SATO America, Inc. 10350 Nations Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28273 Main Phone: (704) 644.1650...
  • Page 3 Doing so could from the outlet, and contact result in fire or electric shock. your SATO reseller or Contact your SATO reseller or technical support center. technical support center to Using the printer in this conduct internal inspections, condition could cause a fire or adjustments, and repairs.
  • Page 4 (2) The contents of this document may be changed without prior notice. (3) Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document, but if any problems, mistakes, or omissions are found, please contact your SATO reseller or technical support center. Page ii...

  • Page 5: Power Supply

    Precautions for Installation and Handling Printer operation can be affected by the printer environment. Refer to the following instructions for installation and handling of the TG3 Series printer. Select a Safe Location Do not place the printer in a location subject to water or oil.
  • Page 6 Safety Precautions Page iv TG3 Series Quick Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Keypad (Simple Input Device) ..............5- 2 Turning on the Power......................5- 4 Turning Off the Power......................5- 4 Basic Specifications ....................6- 1 SATO Group of Companies ..................7- 1 SATO Group of Companies ....................7- 2...
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  • Page 9: Unpacking

    Next, remove the printer and place it in the designated location. Box of accessories Printer Cushioning material The shape of the cushioning material (cushions that hold the printer in place) may differ slightly from the diagram shown above. TG3 Series Quick Guide Page 1-1...

  • Page 10: Accessories

    Section 1: Unpacking 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 from whom you purchased the printer. Leaflet (Warranty) Quick Guide Po wer cord...

  • Page 11: Names Of Parts

    Section 2: Names of Parts NAMES OF PARTS 1 Cover Label ejection 3 Power ON/OFF switch 2 Display panel Front panel TG3 Series Quick Guide Page 2-1...
  • Page 12 7 External connector terminal 8 AC input power terminal * This connector is for the optional keypad only. It is not compatible with a computer’s RS-232C serial port. Do not connect any other devices. Page 2-2 TG3 Series Quick Guide...
  • Page 13 Section 2: Names of Parts 10 Ribbon take-up spindle 11 Ribbon supply spindle Lid latch Interior 15 Sliding guide Guide screw 13 Head lock lever Interior 16 Thermal head TG3 Series Quick Guide Page 2-3...

  • Page 14: Name And Function Of Controls

    External connector terminal This interface connector is for external signals. Thermal head 16 16 This component prints on the paper. Perform AC input power terminal maintenance at regular intervals. Use this to connect the power cord. Page 2-4 TG3 Series Quick Guide...

  • Page 15: Setting Labels

    Boss attachment Paper width position Attachment hole 1,2 Up to 1.57 inches (40 mm) Attachment hole 2,3 Up to 1.97 inches (50 mm) Attachment hole 3 1.97 inches (50 mm) to 3.15 inches (80 mm) TG3 Series Quick Guide Page 3-1...
  • Page 16 Above are the attachment holes mentioned on the previous page. Boss Roll paper supply spindle Load the paper. Push the roll firmly toward the inside of the printer until it touches the back of the spindle. Page 3-2 TG3 Series Quick Guide...
  • Page 17 Section 3: Setting Labels Attach the roll paper stopper. Roll paper stopper Close the cover. CAUTION • When closing the cover, please be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cover. TG3 Series Quick Guide Page 3-3...

  • Page 18: Setting The Standard Cutter Unit Paper

    Use the guide screw to secure the sliding guide according to the paper width. Sliding guide Guide screw Push the paper underneath the paper lid. Ribbon Paper P aper route diagram Lift your hand off the paper when the paper begins to be pulled automatically. Page 3-4 TG3 Series Quick Guide...
  • Page 19 Section 3: Setting Labels After confirming that paper is cut, close the cover. CAUTION • Take care not to get your fingers caught when clos- ing the cover. TG3 Series Quick Guide Page 3-5...

  • Page 20: Automatic Feed Function

    5.51 inches / 140 mm I-Mark Tag or Label 2.55 inches / 65 mm Side Hole Tag 7.87 inches / 200 mm R-Corner Tag 2.55 inches / 65 mm Label with Gap 2.75 inches / 70 mm Page 3-6 TG3 Series Quick Guide...

  • Page 21: Loading The Ribbon

    Section 4: Loading the Ribbon LOADING THE RIBBON • Be sure to use only carbon ribbon supplied by SATO with this printer. • Do not use a non-standard carbon ribbon. SETTING CARBON RIBBON Open the cover. Perform the procedures shown in Step 1 of the section, Setting Roll Paper.
  • Page 22 Check that the ribbon take-up reel is fixed to the ribbon take-up spindle. If it is not fixed to the ribbon take- up spindle, push the ribbon take-up reel against the rear, and turn the purple color knob clockwise to lock Page 4-2 TG3 Series Quick Guide...
  • Page 23 • Touching the edge of the thermal head with your bare hands may result in injury. Lock the head-lock lever, and then close the cover. Head lock lever TG3 Series Quick Guide Page 4-3...
  • Page 24 Section 4: Loading the Ribbon CAUTION • Do not allow your fingers to be caught by the cover, when closing the open cover. Cover Page 4-4 TG3 Series Quick Guide...

  • Page 25: Removing The Carbon Ribbon

    • Ensure that you remove the wound-up carbon ribbon when the end of each roll of carbon ribbon is reached. • You may get ink on your hands when you remove the carbon ribbon. TG3 Series Quick Guide Page 4-5...
  • Page 26 Section 4: Loading the Ribbon Page 4-6 TG3 Series Quick Guide...

  • Page 27: Turning On The Power

    Connect the power cord to the AC inlet power terminal on the rear panel of the printer. Ensure that the cord is correctly oriented. Secure the printer with one hand, and insert the cord firmly. TG3 Series Quick Guide Page 5-1...

  • Page 28: Connecting The Interface Cable

    Ensure that the cable is correctly oriented. Secure the printer with one hand, and insert the cable firmly. CONNECTING THE KEYPAD (SIMPLE INPUT DEVICE) This section explains the optional simple input device connection procedures. Confirm that the power of the printer is off. Page 5-2 TG3 Series Quick Guide...
  • Page 29 Use one hand to hold the printer and firmly insert the connector. Make sure that the orientation of the connector is correct. Use your fingers to turn the two screws of the connector to secure the connection. TG3 Series Quick Guide Page 5-3...

  • Page 30: Turning On The Power

    Be sure to confirm that the printer is in an offline status before turning it off. If there is any printed paper remaining in the printer, cut it off. Turn off the power switch on the printer’s operator panel. Press the side of the switch marked “O.” Page 5-4 TG3 Series Quick Guide...

  • Page 31: Basic Specifications

    Print speed However, restrictions may apply, depending on the type of print layout, paper, and carbon ribbon being used. Use a roll paper specified by SATO. Paper Label paper: 140 to 265 µm, 0.01 inches (0.14 to 0.265 mm) Tag stock: 157 to 330 µm, 0.01 inches (0.157 to 0.33 mm)
  • Page 32 Outer diameter of paper or ø10 inches (ø 250 mm) maximum Roll size Core inner diameter: ø 3 inches (ø 76.4 mm), ø 4 inches (ø102 mm) Fanfold paper Maximum folding height: 7.9 inches (200 mm) Page 6-2 TG3 Series Quick Guide...
  • Page 33 Winding direction: Both forward and reverse winding Take-up method: Coreless (standard) Use a carbon ribbon specified by SATO. Carbon ribbon For text comprised of letters, numbers and symbols: TG308 X1 text: 20 x 15 dots TG312 X1 text: 30 x 75 dots...
  • Page 34 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270° Printing direction (text and barcodes) 1:2, 1:3, 2:5 user-definable Barcode ratio Text: 1 to 12 times vertically and horizontally Magnification factor (text Barcode: 1 to 12 times and barcodes) Page 6-4 TG3 Series Quick Guide...
  • Page 35 (11) Take-up spindle full (when option is installed) Outer dimensions: Width: 11.18 inches / 284 mm Dimensions and Weight Depth: 21.65 inches / 550 mm Height: 11.81 inches / 300 mm Weight: Approximately 30.86 pounds / 14 kg TG3 Series Quick Guide Page 6-5...
  • Page 36 (4) Wireless LAN interface board * (5) USB interface board (FULL SPEED compatible) Graphic LCD (128 x 64 dots) with side light LCD specifications Online, Feed/OK, Cutter ON, Eject Cut, Setting Mode, Select Operation keys Paper, Orientation (4) Page 6-6 TG3 Series Quick Guide...
  • Page 37 The board comes with a wired LAN connector. However, the simultaneous use of a wireless connection and wired connection is not possible. ** Contact your SATO Regional Sales Manager or Reseller for availability. NOTE Regarding registered trademarks and trademarks of other companies: QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Incorporated.
  • Page 38 Section 6: Basic Specifications Page 6-8 TG3 Series Quick Guide...

  • Page 39: Sato Group Of Companies

    Section 7: SATO Group of Companies SATO GROUP OF COMPANIES TG3 Series Quick Guide Page 7-1...
  • Page 40 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 7-2 TG3 Series Quick Guide...

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