Operational Setup; Media Loading - SATO CX400 Service Manual

OPERATIONAL SETUP

This section provides all guidance and instructions necessary for simple printer setup and
operation. The CX-400 printer is delivered factory calibrated and should not require calibration
upon initial setup.
However, the use of off-brand media or ribbon often has an adverse operational effect. Thusly,
load the consumables and attempt operation to determine if calibration is necessary.

MEDIA LOADING

Media must be loaded, and in the same manner, regardless of whether direct thermal or thermal
transfer printing is to be performed. However, following media installation, ensure that the correct
printer program is also loaded
NOTE: To assist in the instruction of media loading, the print
assembly has been removed from the illustration below to
provide a better view of more important features. The actual
printer will have the print assembly attached. The print
assembly is not removable.
1. Lift cover (Figure 3-1, 1) to expose the print assembly.
2. Simultaneously, press the two purple buttons located on the top side of the print assembly
and pivot upward.
3. Unwrap the new media (2) and unwind a few labels from the roll.
4. Separate paper roll holder (3) and insert media roll (2) so that it unwinds from the bottom.
5. Lock paper roll holder (3) into position by the downward movement of the purple switch
attached.
6. Separate purple paper guides (4) and feed media (2) across chassis between them.
7. Slide paper guides (4) together to make light contact with each side of media (2)
8. Pull media (2) forward and feed it through the discharge slot of cover (5).
9. Lower and press print head assembly into operational position.
10. When the error LED stops blinking, press the feed button to begin printing.
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