SATO GT412 Manual de Instruções

Head close leverLabel guide handleHead open leverFanfold coverLabel guideMaintenance screwStopper screwLabel guide handleLabel damper Paper sensorLabe

Vertical 1 to 12 times, horizontal 1 to 12 times (characters)1 to 12 L (barcodes)BarcodeMagnificationUPC-A/E, EAN8/13, JAN8/13NW-7INTERLEAVED 2 of 5 (

About follow-through serviceSato provides maintenance service operation so that our customers can use Sato’s system equipment they purchase, with peac

Maintenance serviceWe provide a “maintenance contract service” after the warranty period expires, so that the customers can use our products, with pea

Screwdriver for adjusting the volume▲Operation panelIcons, operation messages, and error messages are displayed.LEDThe status of the printer is shown.

Feeding directionFeeding directionFeeding directionFeeding directionFront sideBack sideFront sideBack side3 mm 1.5 mmFront sideBack sideFolding perfor

Setting roll paper123Lift up the main cover.As you pull down the roll guide lever, move the roll guide to the edge, and tilt it.Set the paper to the r

45Loosen the label guide knob and set it forward. Pull up the label damper.Pass the paper under the label guide and paper sensor. When the knob of the

678Loosen the label guide knob, and adjust the slide guide so that it lightly touches the edge of the paper, and fasten the label guide knob tightly.T

Basically, this printer is adjusted so that quality printing is obtained with no adjustment, but depending on the width of the paper to use, there may

4Align the stack of fanfold paper to the factory-imprinted line that is visible when the back cover is laid down flat.Setting fanfold paper2Remove the

675Pass the paper from behind to the roll paper feeder. Adjust the roll guide so that it slightly touches the side of the paper and that the paper wil

9810Loosen the label guide knob, and adjust the slide guide so that it lightly touches the edge of the paper, and fasten the label guide knob tightly.

Safety precautionsThis chapter describes safety measures in using the printer.Please read carefully before using the printer.▲About the pictogramsThis

Close the main cover.Do as described in Step 8 of “Setting roll paper.”11When closing the main cover, be careful not to have your fingers caught.1Lift

456Set the stack of fanfold paper straight to the fanfold loading slot.Loosen the label guide knob and set it forward. Pull up the label damper.Pass t

78Pass the paper under the label guide and paper sensor. Pull the label damper knob, and the label damper will return to its original position.Loosen

1Lift up the main cover. Do as described in Step 1 of “Setting roll paper.”2Lower the head open lever (purple / CLOSE ). The printer head will open

4Check that the knob of the ribbon winding unit is pushed to the back.Set the paper.Do as described in 3 to 6 of “Setting roll paper.”65Pass the carbo

Pull the knob of the ribbon winding unit forward, hold the wound carbon ribbon, and pull it out.For each carbon ribbon used, ensure that the wound car

1Lift up the main cover. Do as described in Step 1 of “Setting roll paper.”2Lower the head open lever (purple / CLOSE ). The printer head will open

5Pass the carbon ribbon from the ribbon feeder under the printer head to the ribbon winding unit. Affix the carbon ribbon to the ribbon core with tape

Adjusting paper sensor1Open the main cover. Do as described in 1 of “Setting roll paper.”Slide the sensor unit and adjust the position of the paper se

Setting up optional accessoriesSet the paper.Do as described in Steps 2 to 6 of “Setting roll paper.”21Lift up the main cover.Cutter type (factory opt

Warning• Be sure to connect the ground cable to the ground of the printer. If the ground cable is not connected, the printer may cause electric shocks

Close the upper blade of the cutter, and lock the lock lever.5Close the main cover.Do as described in Step 8 of “Setting roll paper.”6Adjusting cuttin

１２３−４５６ １２３−４５６ Replacing the cutterAs the cutter is used, the sharpness will be lost and the cutting surface will be fluffy.When it becomes like thi

Replacing the cutterAfter the cutter has been in use for some time, it will lose its sharpness and the cutting surface will be blunted.When this happe

Easy peel type (factory option)14Lift up the main cover.Set the paper.Do as described in Steps 3 to 6 of “Setting roll paper.”5Peel out an 8 cm length

8Close the printer head.Do as described in Step 7 of “Setting roll paper.Pull the peel open/close lever, and gently close the peel unit.76As shown bel

Peel type (factory option)▲Setting the paper13Lift up the main cover and side cover.Set the paper.Do as described in Steps 2 to 6 of “Setting roll pap

After pulling out the mounting, wind it to the winding core, and pass the clip through the slit of the winding core, catching the mounting between the

Close the main cover.Do as described in Step 8 of “Setting roll paper.”9Push and lower the peel unit.8Close the printer head.Do as described in Step 7

As for the label stop position in peeling, the position leaving the label 2 to 3 mm on the mounting will be the regular stop position. If the label st

Label internal winding type (factory option)▲Setting paperSet the paper.Do as described in Steps 2 to 6 of “Setting roll paper.”3Pull out a 35 cm leng

CautionCaution• Do not operate the power switch or handle the power cable with a wet hand. Operating or handling with a wet hand may cause electric sh

Set the winding direction by loosening the screw for switching the winding direction using a screwdriver.Set it to direction 2 if the winding direct

Unlatch the printer head.Do as described in Step 7 of “Setting roll paper.”7Close the side cover. Close the main cover.8Pull the clip forward, and rem

3Push open the slide lever (purple) outward.The printer head will be released.4Pull the printer head forward, and disconnect the connector at two plac

5Attach the connector to a new printer head, replacing the old one.▲When replacing the printer head, always contact your local service center.Checking

Turning on the powerThe setting procedure of the power cable and interface cable will be described.Setting the power supply and interface cableAfter i

Turning on the powerTurn on the power with the switch on the front side of the main body. Press the side with “|”.When the power is turned on, the POW

Turning off the powerAfter checking that the printer operates normally, turn off the power.Do not suddenly turn it off. Check the following points to

Operating the printerIn operation of the printer, understand and learn how to operate this printer.Before operatingBefore starting to use this printer

▲Normal modeUp to five icons showing the status of the printer are displayed.The icons are not displayed in Printer setting mode.Up to two lines of va

〈List of icons〉 【Mode display】 【Mode selection screen】 【Error-related】 No.IconDescriptionDisplayed when the printer is online.Displayed when the print

Notes on installation and handlingWhen installing and handling the printer, note the following points.▲Installation TipsPlace the printer in a level p

By pressing the / buttons in “Normal Mode” or “SBI Mode,” display screen contrast can be adjusted.▲Adjust the display screen contrast• Displ

When the printer is online, the following operation is available.Online statusThe printer is in normal status and printing is available.The display re

To be described in “Troubleshooting” → page 65When printing data are cleared, the display looks like this.After being displayed for about three second

The display will look like this.▲Calling User Mode setting screenLINEENTERIn User Mode setting operation, the following operations are available to se

CautionENTER1 Volume set value displayThe adjustment set value for the volume of the built-in buzzer in the operation panel cover is displayed.Check i

The print density (darkness) can be set in five levels.Check if the “Print density setting” screen is shown as the following on the display.3 Print de

Caution●Note that the “Print position correction” screen is different depending on the head density. ●GT408: V ± 000 to 1424 dots, H ± 000 to 832 dots

Assume the printing will be performed as shown in the figure on the right, with the base point away from the print reference point by vertically

The JIS Kanji code to handle can be set to either JIS code or Shift JIS code.Check that the “JIS Kanji code changeover setting” screen is shown as the

The printer settings in the User Mode setting operations are now complete.Press either the or key to exit the

Accessory boxPrinterCushionBoxUnpacking the printerThis section describes the contents of the product.First, unpack the printer and check the contents

When you press the button, the display will look like the following.Each time you press the button, the content of the dis

The port to receive printing data will be set.3 Data input port setting●Move the cursor with the / buttons, and determine with the

●Move the cursor with the / buttons, and determine with the button. ●If , formatting will start, and the display will

The screen showing the SEMBL mode status.The number in the lower row indicates the number of remaining labels to be processed.When you press the

Advanced mode operationThe print density range will be set. The initial items “A to F” show the corresponding print density range setting only.Basical

    The setting screen of the print mode.6 Print mode setting screenBackfeed operation will be set.4 Backfeed operation setting screenActivates or dea

PITCH SENSORENABLE DISABLEEnable/disable of the paper sensor will be changed over.7 Paper sensor setting screenHEAD CHECKNORMAL BARCODEHEAD CHECKENABL

Enable/disable of the external signal input/output will be set.11 External signal output enable/disable setting●Move the cursor with the / but

EXTERNAL REPRINTENABLE  DISABLEThe Reprint function with the external signal 7-pin will be set.13 External signal output setting (Reprint)●Move the cu

The screen to set the online feed.After errors are restored, or the power is turned on, or when it is transferred to the online status, the paper will

Global warranty documentsCleaning setInstruction manuala (this booklet) and setup guideHead cleaning sheet(wrapping sheet)Maintenance guide andList of

HEX dump mode operationThe screen to select dump data.The data to dump print will be selected.1 Dump data selection screen●Move the cursor with the

Test print mode operationThe test print pattern will be selected.1 Test print item selection●Move the cursor with the / buttons, and determine

Test print will be started.4 Test print●Press the button, and issuance of test print will start.●When you press the button

【When PRINTER SETTING is selected.】 The initial value is the set value initially stored in the printer.When you perform this initial value setting, th

Shown when initialization of the printer setting/protocol code is completed.Turn off the printer in order to exit the default setting mode.The respect

Paper feed directionSimplified cutter Printer head Paper sensorPaper feed directionSimplified cutter Printer head Paper sensor1 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 2

○Interface card settings (RS-232C)There are DIP switches, which determine communication conditions, on the serial interface card (optional).In order t

There are DIP switches, on the LAN interface card (optional), for initializing LAN configuration information, printing LAN configuration information,

Display transfer diagramNormal modeNormal modePOWER ONList of LCD modesSEMBL modeTest print modeDownload modeUser modeDirection keyLINEENTERENTERENTER

User modeENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTERENTER“YES”+ENTER“NO”+ENTER“NO”+ENTERENTERENTER“YES”+ENTERFormatting completeCartridge mode     ： ： 

Names of various parts▲Printer main bodyOperation panel There are a display to show messages, two buttons for operation, and five LEDs showing the con

LINERLESSAdvanced modeENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER （Peel/Tear off） ENTER (Other than Peel/Tear off)“YES”+ E

FONTFACTORYMEMORYFONTHEX dump modeENTER “RECEIVE DATA”+ENTERLINE ENTER +ENTER FEED+POWER +ENTER “MEMORY” “FONT” “CONFIGURATION” “BARCODE” “HEAD CHECK

CANCEL+ENTER“PRINTER SETTING”+ENTER “ALT PROTOCOL”+ENTER“YES”+ ENTER“YES”+ ENTERPOWER OFFDEFAULT MODEPRINTER SETTINGALT． PROTOCOLPOWER ONDownload mode

TroubleshootingWhen an error message appears on the display, the printer is in the error condition. What you should do at a time like this will be des

Error No.LCD screen DescriptionWhat the LCD screen shows in case of a Paper end.Cause: ①There is no paper.②The paper is not set correctly.Remedy: ①②Se

What the LCD screen shows in case of a Cutter error.Cause: ①Paper clogged in the cutter unit.②The cutter blade has not returned to the specified posit

What the LCD screen shows in case of an RFID tag protect error.Cause: ①RFID tag is protected and information couldn't be written.Remedy: ①Write i

▲When the STATUS LED flashes○STATUS LED flashes in greenThe STATUS LED may flash or show a warning icon.This is not an error, but indicates the curren

▲When the LABEL LED flashesThe LABEL LED may flash or show a warning icon.This is not an error, but indicates the current status of the printer.▲When

▲Problems that may occurThe display remains blank when the power is turned on.If something goes wrong in operating the printer, check the following po

Mini LAN interface card (optional)AC input power terminal (Power supply connector)Insert the power cable to supply power to the printer.Interface card

Paper is fed but not printed• Pull out the power cable before cleaning.CautionIs the printer head dirty, or is there any label stuck to the printer he

Low quality print• Pull out the power cable before cleaning.CautionAre the paper and carbon ribbon set correctly? Check if the paper and carbon ribbon

Print position is misaligned• Pull out the power cable before cleaning.CautionAre the paper and carbon ribbon set correctly? Fix the paper and carbon

Attaching and removing the memory cartridgePrint data and graphic data can be stored.▲Memory cartridge• If a memory card command is sent without attac

How to remove2Tilt the knob of the memory cartridge cover inside and remove the memory cartridge cover.1Open the main cover.Remove the memory cartridg

This board enables the printer to exchange data with a computer and/or network.*If you have any questions, contact the sales outlet, dealer, or servic

Paper sensor▲When to cleanDaily Maintenance　This printer prints not only barcodes but other graphics and text. When the printer units are dirty, impor

Printer headPlaten roller▲How to clean the printer (2)With the attached cleaning sheet, clean the following parts.   Lift up the main cover and print

Basic specificationsDimensionsW 271 mm x D 455 mm x H 305 mm x (Standard)Weight14 kg (Standard)Power supplyInput voltage: AC 100 V to 240 V ±10%Power

CG Times (alphanumeric and symbol) CG Triumvirate (alphanumeric and symbol)External interfaceInterface board ○Parallel (IEEE1284) ○RS-232C • READY/B