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SATO LM400e Series Quick Manual

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  • Page 1 LM400e Series...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or issued to third parties in any form whatsoever without the express permission of SATO. The materials in this document are provided for general information and are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Features of LM400e Series The LM400e Series – the rugged industrial generation of high performance printers with high resolution capabilities. The LM400e is a user-friendly printer providing high throughput and print speed in barcode label production. Superior print performance The LM400e ensures high print quality, enlarges and prints various types of fonts in a free layout.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions This Quick Guide contains important information for safety of the user. To insure proper use, please read these Safety Precautions before using this product. Pictograph Descriptions The following pictograph descriptions are used in this Quick Guide and on the printer for safety of the user and others as well as the prevention of damage or loss to property.
  • Page 5 : Do not dispose the printer by fire, or expose it to heat, or put in fire. : Unplug the printer from power outlet. : Connect ground wire to ground slot. Warning : Place the printer on a surface that is flat and level Do not leave the printer on unstable surfaces.
  • Page 6 : Use only the designated electrical power and voltage Use the type of power source indicated on the printer. Different voltage may cause fire or electric shock. : Connect ground wire Make sure to connect the ground wire of the printer to the ground slot.
  • Page 7 outlet, and contact your nearest dealer, service center or the store where you purchased the printer. Do not attempt to repair the printer yourself. : Do not disassemble Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. Fire or electric shock may occur.
  • Page 8 shock. When disconnecting the power cord from the printer or a power outlet, pull on the plug. If not, it may cause exposure of wire, breaking of wire, overheating, fire or electric shock. : Replacing fuse Disconnect the power cord from a power outlet before replacing the fuse.
  • Page 9 : Maintenance and cleaning Disconnect the power cord from a power outlet when maintaining or cleaning the printer.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Precautions for installation and handling……………………………..1, 2, 3 Unpacking……………………………………………………………………...4 Accessories…………………………………………………………………….5 Names of parts…………………………………………………………..6, 7, 8 Setting roll label……………………………………………………….9, 10, 11 Setting fan-fold label………………………………………………..12, 13, 14 Setting carbon ribbon……………………………………………….15, 16, 17 Adjusting pitch sensor……………………………………………………….18 Turning on power………………………………………………………..19, 20 LM400e Series specifications………………………………………………21...

  • Page 11: Precautions For Installation And Handling

    Precautions for installation and handling Printer operation can be affected by the printer environment. Refer to the following instructions for installation and handling of LM400e. Select a safe location When selecting a location for installation of LM400e, consider the following topics. Place the printer on a surface that is flat and level If the surface is not flat and level, this may result in poor print quality.
  • Page 12 Avoid dust Dust buildup may result in poor print quality. This may cause not only malfunction but also shorten the life span of the printer. Keep out of direct sunlight This printer has a built-in optical sensor. Exposure to direct sunlight will make the sensor less responsive and may cause the label to be sensed incorrectly.

  • Page 13: Power Supply

    Power supply The LM400e Series require AC110-220V. Provide a stable source of electricity to the printer Do not share the power outlets with other appliances such as a heater and refrigerator requiring a measurable amount of power. Also, avoid using the power outlet near such appliances are plugged into.

  • Page 14: Unpacking

    Unpacking Taking the LM400e from the box and removing the protective molded cover and plastic cover, it is ready for installation. Protective molded cover (top) Printer Protective molded cover (bottom) Accessory 1 Accessory 2...

  • Page 15: Accessories

    Accessories Make sure you have received all of the following items in this package. If there are any accessories missing, contact your nearest dealer or the store where you purchased the printer. Power cord Power cord Quick Guide Keep the box and cushioning material that protects the printer (2 pc. each for top and bottom).

  • Page 16: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Side cover Ribbon take-up spindle Ribbon supply spindle Operation panel: LCD for displaying messages, Label two operation keys, two-color supply spindle LED for indicating printer status Interface board: Changes the interface Power ON/OFF switch: using an optional Turns power ON or OFF.
  • Page 17 Label stopper Secures the roll label Thermal head (consumable part) Prints data on the media Platen roller (consumable part) Discharges the printed media Head lock lever Fuse When the current exceeding particular level runs through the printer, a fuse will be broken to protect the printer.

  • Page 18: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel Instructions and error messages are displayed in alphanumeric. Display panel Displays an error message and instructions, etc. Toggles the printer between on-line and off-line mode for print start/stop and for transmitting/receiving data. Feeds the label. Press once to feed one blank label. *When turning the power ON, or when the label is not at the right position after setting the label, press the FEED key to adjust the label position.

  • Page 19: Setting Roll Label

    Setting roll label Side cover Open the side cover. Push up the purple head lock lever in the direction of an arrow to open the thermal head. Head lock lever Thermal head Turn the slide guide in the direction of an arrow and leave the guide on the angle. Slide guide...
  • Page 20 Place the roll label on the label supply spindle. Roll label Slide the label stopper and Label stopper adjust to the label width. Label su pply spindle Thread the label under the label guide and pitch sensor. Make sure that the side of label touches the guide roller slightly.
  • Page 21 Turn the slide guide to vertical position and adjust the guide to touch the label front end slightly. Slide guide Push down the purple head lock lever in the direction of an arrow to close the thermal head. Head lock lever Close the side cover.

  • Page 22: Setting Fan-Fold Label

    Setting fan-fold label Open the side cover. Side cover Push the nylon rivet from the inside of the printer and remove the cover for fan-fold opening. Push up the purple head lock lever in the direction of an arrow to open the thermal head.
  • Page 23 Put the label through the fan-fold Label stopper opening. Slide and adjust the label stopper to touch the side of label slightly. Fan-fold label Thread the label under the label guide and pitch sensor. Make sure that the side of label touches the guide roller slightly.
  • Page 24 Turn the slide guide to vertical position and adjust the guide to touch the label front end slightly. Slide guide Push down the purple head lock lever in the direction of an arrow to close the thermal head. Head lock lever Close the side cover.

  • Page 25: Setting Carbon Ribbon

    Setting carbon ribbon Use only SATO carbon ribbons. Use of other than approved carbon ribbons may result in unsatisfactory print quality and/or damage to the print head and may void your warranty. Side cover Open the side cover. Push up the purple head lock lever in the direction of an arrow to open the thermal head.
  • Page 26 Place an empty ribbon core on the ribbon take-up spindle. Ribbon core From the ribbon supply spindle, thread the carbon ribbon under the thermal head and to the Ribbon take-up ribbon take-up spindle. spindle Tape the free end of carbon ribbon to the ribbon core, and Tape wind a few times in the direction...
  • Page 27 Push down the purple head lock lever in the direction of an arrow to close the head. Head lock lever Close the side cover. Caution When closing the cover, be careful not to get your fingers caught in the cover.

  • Page 28: Adjusting Pitch Sensor

    Adjusting Pitch Sensor Side cover Open the side cover. To adjust the pitch sensor position, Slide the green pitch sensor knob Pitch sensor at the far end of the slide guide. It is located at the backmost (on the sensor frame side). Pitch sensor knob Close the side cover.

  • Page 29: Turning On Power

    Turning on Power Connect the power cord and turn on the printer. Power supply After installing the printer, connect the power cord as instructed below. Power cord and power outlet As shown in this picture, included power cord has three contacts. The socket has three contacts;...

  • Page 30: Turning The Power On

    If your power outlet has two slots, use a 3- to 2-prong adapter. Warning Power outlet Connect the earth lead to the ground slot. Power cord Failure to do so may cause 2-prong plug electric shock. adapter Earth lead Ground slot Turning the power ON Press the power switch to the direction of [I].

  • Page 31: Lm400E Series Specifications

    LM400e Series specifications Model: LM408e / LM412e Print method: Thermal transfer / Direct thermal Print resolution: 203/305dpi 8 dots mm/12 dots mm Media size: Max. 128mm Width (including backing liner 131mm) Printable area: Max. 104mm width / Max. pitch 178mm Max.

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