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SATO CL612VA Operator And Technical Reference Manual (256 pages)

Thermal Transfer Printers CL Series

Brand: SATO | Category: Printer | Size: 17 MB

Table of Contents
5
Section 1. Printer Overview

11
- Introduction
  11
- General Printer Specifications
  12
- Interface Connections
  13
- Character Fonts
  14
- Bar Codes
  15
- Other Features
  15
- Physical
  16
- Regulatory Approvals
  16
- Optional Accessories
  17
  - Label Cutter
    17
  - Label Dispenser
    17
Section 2. Installation and Configuration

19
- Introduction
  19
- Unpacking and Parts Identification
  20
- Setting up the Printer
  21
  - Loading Labels, Tags and Ribbon
    22
  - Loading Labels or Tags
    22
  - Loading the Ribbon
    24
- Operator Panel
  30
  - CL608 and CL612
    30
  - CL408 and CL412
    32
  - Option Connector
    33
- Rear Panel
  34
  - CL608 and CL612
    34
  - CL408 and CL412
    35
- Switches and Sensors
  36
  - CL608 and CL612
    36
  - CL408 and CL412
    37
    
    All Models
    38
    
    Printer Dip Switch Configuration
    38
    
    Printer Adjustments
    42
    
    Advanced Mode
    43
    
    User Test Print
    43
    
    Off Line
    44
    
    Print Darkness
    44
    
    Print Speed
    45
    
    Cancel Print
    46
    
    Pitch Offset
    46
    
    Auto Online
    47
    
    Zero Slash
    47
    
    Print Size
    55
    
    All Models
    57
    
    Potentiometer Adjustments
    57
    
    Hex Dump Diagnostic Labels
    59
Section 3. Cleaning and Maintenance

61
- Introduction
  61
- Procedures Cl608 and Cl612
  61
  - Adjusting the Print Quality
    61
    
    Darkness
    61
    
    Print Speed
    62
  - Cleaning the Print Head, Platen and Rollers
    62
  - Replacing the Print Head
    64
  - Cleaning the Sensors
    65
  - Replacing the Fuse
    66
  - PROCEDURES CL408 and CL412
    67
  - Adjusting the Print Quality
    67
    
    Darkness
    67
    
    Speed
    67
  - Cleaning the Print Head and Platen
    68
  - Replacing the Print Head
    69
  - Cleaning the Sensors
    70
  - Replacing the Fuse
    70
Section 4. Programming

71
- Introduction
  71
- The SATO CL Programming Language
  71
- Selecting Protocol Control Codes
  72
- Using Basic
  72
- The Print Area
  74
- Rotated Fields
  78
- Command Default Settings
  79
- Command Codes
  80
  - Bar Codes
    81
  - Bar Codes, Expansion
    86
  - Bar Codes, Variable Ratio
    87
  - Base Reference Point
    89
  - Characters, Custom Designed
    91
  - Character Expansion
    93
  - Character, Fixed Spacing
    95
  - Character Pitch
    96
  - Character, Proportional Spacing
    98
  - Clear Print Job(S) and Memory
    99
  - Continuous Forms Printing
    100
  - Copy Image Area
    101
  - Cutter Command
    103
  - Fonts, U, S, M, OA, OB, XU, XS and XM
    104
  - Fonts, Vector
    106
  - Fonts, WB,WL, XB and XL
    108
  - Form Feed
    110
  - Form Overlay Recall
    111
  - Form Overlay Store
    112
  - Graphics, Custom
    113
  - Graphics, PCX
    115
  - Job ID Store
    116
  - Journal Print
    117
  - Lines and Boxes
    118
  - Line Feed
    120
  - Mirror Image
    122
  - Off-Line
    124
  - Postnet
    125
  - Print Darkness
    126
  - Print Length, Expanded
    127
  - Print Position
    129
  - Print Quantity
    131
  - Print Speed
    132
  - Repeat Label
    133
  - Replace Data (Partial Edit)
    134
  - Reverse Image
    136
  - Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point
    138
  - Rotate, Moving Base Reference Point
    140
  - Sequential Numbering
    142
  - Start/Stop Label
    144
  - Calendar Option Commands
    145
    
    Calendar Increment
    146
    
    Calendar Print
    148
    
    Calendar Set
    150
  - Memory Card Option Commands
    151
    
    Clear Card Memory
    152
    
    Expand Memory Area
    153
    
    Fonts, Truetype Recall
    155
    
    Fonts, Truetype Store
    156
    
    Format/Field Recall
    157
    
    Format/Field Store
    158
    
    Graphics, Custom Recall
    159
    
    Graphics, Custom Store
    160
    
    Graphics, PCX Recall
    162
    
    Graphics, PCX Store
    163
    
    Initialize
    164
    
    Slot Select
    165
    
    Memory Card
    166
    
    Status
    166
    
    Custom Protocol Command Codes Download
    167
  - Two-Dimensional Symbols
    169
    
    Data Matrix, Data Format
    170
    
    Character Set
    171
    
    Dat Matrix Sequential Numbering
    173
    
    Two-Dimensional Bar Codes Maxicode
    175
    
    Pdf417
    177
    
    Two-Dimensional Bar Codes
    177
Section 5. Interface Specifications

179
- Introduction
  179
- Interface Types
  179
- The Receive Buffer
  180
- RS232C Serial Interface
  181
  - General Specifications
    181
  - Electrical Specifications
    181
  - Pin Assignments
    182
  - Ready/Busy Flow Control
    182
  - X-On/X-Off Flow Control
    183
  - Bi-Directional Communications
    184
- Centronics Parallel Interface
  187
  - Electrical Specifications
    187
  - Data Streams
    187
- Accessory (EXT) Connector
  188
  - Pin Assignments
    188
  - Signal Description
    188
  - External Output Signals
    189
Section 6. Troubleshooting

191
- Initial Checklist
  191
- Using the Centronics (Parallel) Interface
  191
- Using the RS232C (Serial) Interface
  193
- Error Signals
  194
  - CL608 and CL612
    194
  - CL408 and CL412
    195
Appendices

197
- Appendix A. Command Code Quick Reference
  
  197
- Appendix B. Bar Code Specifications
  
  209
  - Bar Code Symbologies
    209
    
    Codabar
    210
    
    Code 39
    211
    
    Interleaved Two of Five
    212
    
    Upc-A/Ean-13
    213
    
    Industrial Two of Five
    216
    
    Matrix Two of Five
    217
    
    Code 128
    218
    
    Code 93
    220
    
    Upc-E
    221
    
    Bookland (UPC/EAN Supplements
    222
    
    Ucc-128
    223
    
    Postnet
    225
    
    Data Matrix
    226
    
    Maxicode
    228
    
    Pdf417
    229
    
    Code 128 Character Table
    230
- Appendix C. Custom Characters and Graphics
  
  233
  - Custom-Designed Character Example
    233
  - Custom Graphics Example
    236
  - PCX Graphics Example
    240
- Appendix D. Optional Accessories
  
  241
  - Label Rewinder All Models
    241
  - Label Cutter All Models
    242
  - Label Dispense Option
    243
    
    CL608 and CL612
    243
    
    CL408 and CL412
    244
  - Error Description
    247
  - Pcmcia Memory Cards
    247
  - Interface Cards
    249
- Appendix E. Custom Protocol Command Codes
  
  251
  - Download Command Structure
    251
  - Download Procedure
    252
  - Reset
    252
Appendix F: Label Wizard Support

255
- About Label Wizard
  255
- Printers Supported
  255

SATO CL612VA Operator And Technical Reference Manual (249 pages)

CL Series Thermal Transfer Printers

Brand: SATO | Category: Printer | Size: 16 MB

Table of Contents
4
Section 1. Printer Overview

9
- Introduction
  9
- General Printer Specifications
  10
- Character Fonts
  12
- Bar Codes
  13
- Physical
  14
- Optional Accessories
  15
Section 2. Installation and Configuration

16
- Introduction
  16
- Unpacking and Parts Identification
  17
- Setting up the Printer
  18
- Operator Panel
  27
  - CL608 and CL612
    27
  - CL408 and CL412
    29
- Rear Panel
  31
  - CL608 and CL612
    31
  - CL408 and CL412
    32
- Switches and Sensors
  33
  - CL608 and CL612
    33
  - CL408 and CL412
    34
- Printer Dip Switch Configuration All Models
  35
  - User Test Print
    40
  - Advanced Mode
    40
  - Off Line
    41
  - Print Speed
    42
  - Pitch Offset
    43
  - Cancel Print
    43
  - Zero Slash
    44
  - Auto Online
    44
  - Print Size
    52
Section 3. Cleaning and Maintenance

58
- Introduction
  58
- Procedures Cl608 and Cl612
  58
  - Adjusting the Print Quality
    58
    
    Darkness
    58
    
    Print Speed
    59
  - Cleaning the Print Head, Platen and Rollers
    59
  - Replacing the Print Head
    61
  - Cleaning the Sensors
    62
  - Replacing the Fuse
    63
  - PROCEDURES CL408 and CL412
    64
  - Adjusting the Print Quality
    64
    
    Darkness
    64
    
    Speed
    64
  - Cleaning the Print Head and Platen
    65
  - Replacing the Print Head
    66
  - Cleaning the Sensors
    67
  - Replacing the Fuse
    67
Section 4. Programming

68
- Introduction
  68
- The SATO CL Programming Language
  68
- Selecting Protocol Control Codes
  69
- Using Basic
  69
- The Print Area
  71
- Rotated Fields
  75
- Command Default Settings
  76
- Command Codes
  77
  - Bar Codes
    78
  - Bar Codes, Expansion
    83
  - Bar Codes, Variable Ratio
    84
  - Base Reference Point
    86
  - Characters, Custom Designed
    88
  - Character Expansion
    90
  - Character, Fixed Spacing
    92
  - Character Pitch
    93
  - Character, Proportional Spacing
    95
  - Clear Print Job(S) and Memory
    96
  - Continuous Forms Printing
    97
  - Copy Image Area
    98
  - Cutter Command
    100
  - Fonts, U, S, M, OA, OB, XU, XS and XM
    101
  - Fonts, Vector
    103
  - Fonts, WB,WL, XB and XL
    105
  - Form Feed
    107
  - Form Overlay Recall
    108
  - Form Overlay Store
    109
  - Graphics, Custom
    110
  - Graphics, PCX
    112
  - Job ID Store
    113
  - Journal Print
    114
  - Lines and Boxes
    115
  - Line Feed
    117
  - Mirror Image
    119
  - Off-Line
    121
  - Postnet
    122
  - Print Darkness
    123
  - Print Length, Expanded
    124
  - Print Position
    126
  - Print Quantity
    128
  - Print Speed
    129
  - Repeat Label
    130
  - Replace Data (Partial Edit)
    131
  - Reverse Image
    133
  - Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point
    135
  - Rotate, Moving Base Reference Point
    137
  - Sequential Numbering
    139
  - Start/Stop Label
    141
  - Calendar Option Commands
    142
    
    Calendar Increment
    143
    
    Calendar Print
    145
    
    Calendar Set
    147
  - Memory Card Option Commands
    148
    
    Clear Card Memory
    149
    
    Expand Memory Area
    150
    
    Fonts, Truetype Recall
    152
    
    Fonts, Truetype Store
    153
    
    Format/Field Recall
    154
    
    Format/Field Store
    155
    
    Graphics, Custom Recall
    156
    
    Graphics, Custom Store
    157
    
    Graphics, PCX Recall
    159
    
    Graphics, PCX Store
    160
    
    Initialize
    161
    
    Slot Select
    162
    
    Status
    163
    
    Custom Protocol Command Codes
    164
  - Two-Dimensional Symbols
    166
    
    Data Matrix, Data Format
    167
    
    Dat Matrix Sequential Numbering
    170
    
    Maxicode
    172
    
    Pdf417
    174
Section 5. Interface Specifications

176
- Introduction
  176
- Interface Types
  176
- The Receive Buffer
  177
- RS232C Serial Interface
  178
  - General Specifications
    178
  - Electrical Specifications
    178
  - Pin Assignments
    179
  - Ready/Busy Flow Control
    179
  - X-On/X-Off Flow Control
    180
  - Bi-Directional Communications
    181
- Centronics Parallel Interface
  184
  - Electrical Specifications
    184
- Accessory (EXT) Connector
  185
  - Pin Assignments
    185
  - External Output Signals
    186
Section 6. Troubleshooting

187
- Initial Checklist
  187
- Using the Centronics (Parallel) Interface
  187
- Using the RS232C (Serial) Interface
  189
- Error Signals
  190
  - CL608 and CL612
    190
  - CL408 and CL412
    191
Appendices

193
- APPENDIX A: Command Code Quick Reference
  
  193
- APPENDIX B: Bar Code Specifications
  
  204
  - Bar Code Symbologies
    204
    
    Codabar
    205
    
    Code 39
    206
    
    Interleaved Two of Five (I 2/5)
    207
    
    Upc-A/Ean-13
    208
    
    Industrial Two of Five
    211
    
    Matrix Two of Five
    212
    
    Code 128
    213
    
    Code 93
    215
    
    Upc-E
    216
    
    Bookland (UPC/EAN Supplements
    217
    
    Ucc-128
    218
    
    Postnet
    220
    
    Data Matrix
    221
    
    Maxicode
    223
    
    Pdf417
    224
    
    Code 128 Character Table
    225
- APPENDIX C: Custom Characters and Graphics
  
  228
  - Custom Graphics Example
    231
  - PCX Graphics Example
    235
- APPENDIX D: Optional Accessories
  
  236
  - Label Rewinder All Models
    236
  - Label Cutter All Models
    237
  - Label Dispense Option
    238
    
    CL608 and CL612
    238
    
    CL408 and CL412
    239
  - Pcmcia Memory Cards
    242
    
    CL608 and CL612
    242
    
    CL408 and CL412
    243
  - Interface Cards
    244
  - Calendar All Models
    244
- APPENDIX E: Custom Protocol Command Codes
  
  245
  - Description
    245
  - Download Command Structure
    245
  - Download Procedure
    246
  - Reset
    246
APPENDIX F: Label Wizard Support

248
- About Label Wizard
  248
- Printers Supported
  248

SATO CL612VA Programming Manual (212 pages)

RISC PRINTERS

Brand: SATO | Category: Printer | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction

7
2 Command Codes

21
- Bar Codes
  22
- Bar Codes, Expansion
  27
- Bar Codes, Variable Ratio
  28
- Base Reference Point
  30
- Characters, Custom-Designed
  32
- Character Expansion
  34
- Character, Fixed Spacing
  36
- Character Pitch
  37
- Character, Proportional Spacing
  39
- Clear Print Job(S) & Memory
  40
- Continuous Forms Printing
  41
- Copy Image Area
  42
- Cutter Command
  44
- Fonts U, S, M, OA, OB, XU, XS & XM
  45
- Font, Vector
  47
- Fonts WB, WL, XB & XL
  49
- Form Feed
  51
- Form Overlay, Recall
  52
- Form Overlay, Store
  53
- Graphics, Custom
  54
- Graphics, PCX
  56
- Job ID Store
  57
- Journal Print
  58
- Lines and Boxes
  59
- Line Feed
  61
- Mirror Image
  63
- (From Firmware Version1E2050, 1E3002 for 6Xxva)
  63
- Off-Line/Pause
  72
- Postnet
  73
- Print Darkness
  74
- Print Length, Expanded
  75
- Print Position
  76
- Print Quantity
  78
- Print Speed
  79
- Repeat Label
  81
- Replace Data (Partial Edit)
  82
- Reverse Image
  84
- Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point
  86
- Rotate, Moving Base Reference Point
  88
- Sequential Numbering
  90
- Start/Stop Label
  92
- Calendar Option Commands
  93
- Calendar Increment
  94
- Calendar Print
  96
- Calendar Set
  98
- Memory Card Option Commands
  99
- Memory Card Function
  100
  - Clear Card Memory
    100
  - Expand Memory Area
    101
  - Fonts, Truetype Recall
    102
  - Fonts, Truetype Store
    103
  - Format/Field Recall
    104
  - Format/Field Store
    105
  - Graphics, Custom Recall
    107
  - Graphics, Custom Store
    109
  - Graphics, PCX Recall
    111
  - Graphics, PCX Store
    112
  - Initialize
    113
  - Slot Select
    114
  - Status
    115
  - Custom Protocol Command Codes Download
    117
3 Command Code Quick Reference

119
- Instruction
  119
- Calendar Option Commands
  129
- Memory Card Option Commands
  130
4 Bar Code Specifications

133
- Codabar
  134
- Code 39
  135
- Interleaved Two of Five (I 2/5)
  136
- Upc-A/Ean-13
  137
- 139
  139
- Industrial Two of Five
  140
- Matrix Two of Five
  141
- Code 128
  142
- Msi
  145
- Code 93
  146
- Upc-E
  147
- Bookland (UPC/EAN Supplements)
  148
- 149
  149
- Postnet
  151
- Two-Dimensional Bar Codes
  152
  - Data Matrix, Data Format
    152
  - Data Matrix, Print Data
    154
  - Data Matrix, Sequential Numbering
    155
  - Maxicode Vers. 3
    157
  - Pdf417
    158
  - QR Code (Optional Special Firmware)
    160
    
    Character Set
    161
    
    Print Data
    163
    
    Manual Mode
    165
5 Interface Specifications

169
- Overview
  169
- Interface Types
  169
- The Receive Buffer
  170
- RS232C Serial Interface
  171
- Centronics Parallel Interface
  179
- I/F Connector
  180
  - Standard Operation
    181
  - Repeat Print
    182
6 Troubleshooting

187
7 Custom Protocol Command Codes

197
- Description
  197
- Download Command Structure
  198
- Download Procedure
  199
8 Custom Characters and Graphics

201
- Custom-Designed Character Example
  201
- PCX Graphics Example
  211

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Table of Contents

Section 1. Printer Overview

Section 2. Installation and Configuration

Section 3. Cleaning and Maintenance

Section 4. Programming

Section 5. Interface Specifications

Section 6. Troubleshooting

Appendices

Appendix A. Command Code Quick Reference

Appendix B. Bar Code Specifications

Appendix C. Custom Characters and Graphics

Appendix D. Optional Accessories

Appendix E. Custom Protocol Command Codes

Appendix F: Label Wizard Support

SATO CL612VA Operator And Technical Reference Manual (249 pages)

Table of Contents

Section 1. Printer Overview

Section 2. Installation and Configuration

Section 3. Cleaning and Maintenance

Section 4. Programming

Section 5. Interface Specifications

Section 6. Troubleshooting

Appendices

APPENDIX A: Command Code Quick Reference

APPENDIX B: Bar Code Specifications

APPENDIX C: Custom Characters and Graphics

APPENDIX D: Optional Accessories

APPENDIX E: Custom Protocol Command Codes

APPENDIX F: Label Wizard Support

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