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- Page 1 Quick Guide For printer model: CG2 Series CG208DT CG208TT CG212DT CG212TT Direct Thermal Type Thermal Transfer Type 203 dpi/ 305 dpi 203 dpi/ 305 dpi PN: 9001231A Read this manual before before using this printer. Keep this document available for future reference.
- Page 2 Technical Support Fax: (704) 644.1661 E-Mail: satosales@satoamerica.com techsupport@satoamerica.com www.satoamerica.com © Copyright 2010 SATO America, Inc. All rights reserved. FCC Statement The printer complies with the requirements in Part 15 of FCC Rules for a Class B Computing Device. Operating the printer in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception. If the interference...
- Page 3 If the fluid is drunk, voltage tion could cause a fire or electric immediately consult with a physi- • Do not use other than the specified shock. cian. voltage. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock. CG2 Series Quick Guide Page i...
- Page 4 • Do not operate the power result in injury. Be careful not to switch or plug in/unplug the become injured when replacing power cord with wet hands. paper or cleaning. Doing so could result in electric shock. Page ii CG2 Series Quick Guide...
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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 CG2 Series printer. Select a Safe Location Place the printer on a surface that is flat and level. - Page 6 Safety Precautions Page iv CG2 Series Quick Guide...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Cleaning the Printer....................8- 1 Recommended Cleaning Schedule ..................8- 1 Precautions When Cleaning the Printer................8- 1 Basic Specifications ....................9- 1 SATO Group of Companies ..................10- 1 SATO Group of Companies ....................10- 2 CG2 Series Quick Guide Page v... - Page 8 Table of Contents Page vi CG2 Series Quick Guide...
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Page 9: Unpacking
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 from whom you purchased the printer. CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 1-1... -
Page 10: About The Box
Please retain both the box in which the printer was packed and the cushioning material (cushions that hold the printer in place). If you need to send in the printer for repair, repack it in this box. Page 1-2 CG2 Series Quick Guide... -
Page 11: Names Of Parts
This potentiometer adjusts the option (Cutter, Dispenser, Tear-off) stop position (offset position). Pitch position adjustment is also available in the Pitch adjustment VR mode of Factory Adjustment mode. POWER button Press this button to turn the power on or off. CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 2-1... - Page 12 Or, to connect the optional wireless LAN interface unit to the printer (This applies only to the Type 1 board). 13 13 VR2 potentiometer (I-Mark) This potentiometer is used to adjust the sensing level of the I-Mark sensor. Page 2-2 CG2 Series Quick Guide...
- Page 13 This roller feeds the paper. Perform 20 20 Roll media holder maintenance at regular intervals. To hold the roll media. 21 21 Media guide slide lever Set to meet the size of the media used. CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 2-3...
- Page 14 When Top Cover Is Opened (Cutter Type, optional) CG208/212 DT Paper holder Paper holder slide lever Paper sensor Platen roller Cutter unit CG208/212 TT Paper holder Paper holder slide lever Paper sensor Platen roller Cutter unit Page 2-4 CG2 Series Quick Guide...
- Page 15 Section 2: Names of Parts 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 When the dispenser unit is open CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 2-5...
- Page 16 Section 2: Names of Parts Page 2-6 CG2 Series Quick Guide...
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Page 17: Loading Paper
This printer can print on roll paper and fan-folded paper. The method of loading the paper varies for roll paper and fan-folded paper. The printer uses a sensor to detect I-marks in the paper in order to precisely position the print content. Be sure to use genuine SATO paper in this printer. Do not use non-standard paper. Roll paper Gap 0.12 in... -
Page 18: Loading Roll Paper (Continuous/Cutter Type)
While holding the paper (media) holder slide lever, adjust the width of the paper holder (1) to match the paper size. Media guide Media guide slide lever slide lever Load the media onto the media holder. Page 3-2 CG2 Series Quick Guide... - Page 19 Touching the edge of the print head with bare hands could result in an injury. • The cutter is sharp. Be careful not to cut your hands. • Be careful not to get your fingers pinched while closing the top cover. CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 3-3...
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Page 20: Loading Fan-Folded Paper (Continuous/Cutter Type)
After pulling out the paper, pass it through the paper sensor. When using a cutter type printer, place the leading edge of the paper on top of the platen roller. Paper holder slide lever Paper holder slide lever Page 3-4 CG2 Series Quick Guide... - Page 21 Touching the edge of the print head with bare hands could result in an injury. • The cutter is sharp. Be careful not to cut your hands. • Be careful not to get your fingers pinched while closing the top cover. CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 3-5...
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Page 22: Loading Roll Paper (Dispenser Type)
Remove the lead label, leaving only the backing paper. Load the paper in the paper holder. After pulling out the paper, pass the paper through the paper sensor. Pass the paper over the dispenser bar so as to cover Paper sensor Paper sensor Page 3-6 CG2 Series Quick Guide... - Page 23 ON LINE (POWER) lamp is on. When the printer is ready, press the FEED/LINE button to output the top part of the paper. ON LINE (POWER) lamp ON LINE (POWER) lamp CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 3-7...
- Page 24 After adjusting the stop position, dispense two or three labels to fix the stop position. Potentiometer adjustment screwdriver Page 3-8 CG2 Series Quick Guide...
- Page 25 For label dispensing stop position adjustment Turn left: The stop position moves in the opposite direction of the printing direction. Turn right: The stop position moves in the same direction as the printing direction. CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 3-9...
- Page 26 Section 3: Loading Paper Page 3-10 CG2 Series Quick Guide...
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Page 27: Cut Position Adjustment
Do not cut directly on a label, as the label adhesive can stick to the cutter blade and adversely affect its cutting ability. Potentiometer adjustment screwdriver CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 4-1... -
Page 28: Cutting Paper With Perforated Lines
Paper thickness (including the backing paper) is 0.00 to 0.01 inch (0.06 to 0.16 mm). For details, contact the dealer or Technical Support Center. Cut accuracy is 0.06 inch (1.5 mm). ± Page 4-2 CG2 Series Quick Guide... - Page 29 The folded perforated line 0.16 to 0.98 inch (+4 to +25 mm) of fan-folded paper is the cut prohibited zone (Fig. 2). After adjusting the stop position, dispense two to five labels to fix the cut position. 25 mm 4 mm Fold perforation Cut prohibited zone Perforated line CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 4-3...
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Page 30: Replacing The Cutter
Contact the dealer or Customer Support Center for purchasing options. 123 — —456 Potentiometer for Adjustment This potentiometer is for servicing the printer. Do not change the potentiometer unless specifically instructed to do so. Potentiometer for adjustment Page 4-4 CG2 Series Quick Guide... -
Page 31: Loading Carbon Ribbon
Pull toward you the cover open/close latches (1) on both sides of the printer to unlock the top cover. Then, open the top cover (2). Pull toward you the lever on the middle of the ribbon unit to pull out the ribbon unit. Ribbon unit Ribbon unit Lever Ribbon unit CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 5-1... - Page 32 After setting the ribbon core in the right side of the ribbon windup unit (1), check that the projecting part on the printer is securely inserted into the opening on the roll. Next, press the core guide (2). Page 5-2 CG2 Series Quick Guide...
- Page 33 When the printer is offline, the ON LINE (POWER) lamp blinks. Press the FEED/LINE button (1). The printer is online and the ON LINE (POWER) lamp is on. When the printer is ready, press the FEED/LINE button to output the top part of the paper. ON LINE (POWER) CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 5-3...
- Page 34 • Touching the edge of the print head with bare hands could result in an injury. • Be careful not to get your fingers pinched while closing the top cover. Page 5-4 CG2 Series Quick Guide...
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Page 35: Connecting To A Computer
Press the FEED/LINE button for at least three seconds to register the connector type. Check that the ON LINE/(POWER) lamp is lit green, and then turn off the printer. Turn on the printer again to activate the connector. CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 6-1... -
Page 36: Expansion Interface (Optional)
Press the FEED/LINE button for at least three seconds to register the connector type. Check that the ON LINE (POWER) lamp is lit green, and then turn off the printer. Turn on the printer again to activate the connector. Page 6-2 CG2 Series Quick Guide... -
Page 37: Keypad (Simple Input Device (Optional))
While bracing the printer with one hand, securely connect the cable of the keypad to the printer. The keypad (simple input device) can be used when the printer standard interface is the USB + RS-232C type. CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 6-3... - Page 38 Section 6: Connecting to a Computer Page 6-4 CG2 Series Quick Guide...
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Page 39: Turning On The Power
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 CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 7-1... - Page 40 Make sure the flat side Make sure the flat side of the DC power cord is of the DC power cord is facing up. facing up. Plug Plug DC power cord DC power cord Page 7-2 CG2 Series Quick Guide...
- Page 41 POWER button ON LINE (POWER) lamp ON LINE (POWER) lamp CAUTION • Do not operate the power switch or connect or disconnect the power cord with wet hands. Doing so could result in electric shock. CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 7-3...
- Page 42 Section 7: Turning On the Power Page 7-4 CG2 Series Quick Guide...
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Page 43: Cleaning The Printer
When using a screwdriver or other utensils during cleaning, be careful not to scratch the printer parts. Do not use utensils as tools to clean the print head. • Be sure to turn off the printer before cleaning it. CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 8-1... - Page 44 Section 8: Cleaning the Printer Page 8-2 CG2 Series Quick Guide...
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Page 45: Basic Specifications
Width direction Left: 0.03” (0.8 mm) or less Right: 0.03” (0.8 mm) or less Paper type Roll paper, fan-folded paper Paper shape Only use paper manufactured or specified by SATO. Paper thickness 60 to 190μm, 0.00” to 0.01” (0.06 to 0.19 mm) Label size See Label size table later in this unit. - Page 46 Barcode: Parallel 1 (0°), Parallel 2 (180°), Serial 1 (90°), Serial 2 (270°) Barcode) Barcode ratio 1:2, 1:3, 2:5, Free specification Magnification Characters: Vertical ×1 to ×12, horizontal ×1 to ×12 ratio Barcode: ×1 to ×12 (Characters/ Barcode) Page 9-2 CG2 Series Quick Guide...
- Page 47 - Label dispenser stop position adjustment (Can only be adjusted when the dispenser unit is attached.) Paper length I-mark sensor (Reflective type) detection sensor Label gap sensor (Transmissive type) Noise (EMC) FCC15B Class B, CE (EN55022, EN55024), GB9254-1998, GB17625.1 (2003), standard KN22, KN24 CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 9-3...
- Page 48 Width: 0.59” to 2.36” (15 to 60 mm) Width: 0.59” to 2.36” (15 to 60 mm) (Backing paper 0.71” to 2.48” or 18 to (Backing paper 0.71” to 2.48” or 18 to 63 mm) 63 mm) Page 9-4 CG2 Series Quick Guide...
- Page 49 Section 9: Basic Specifications Some restrictions may apply to the paper sizes that can be used, depending on the type of paper, usage environment, and application. CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 9-5...
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Page 51: Sato Group Of Companies
Section 10: SATO Group of Companies SATO GROUP OF COMPANIES CG2 Series Quick Guide Page 10-1... - Page 52 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 10-2 CG2 Series Quick Guide...