Quick Guide For printer model: CG4 Series CG408DT CG412DT Direct Thermal Type CG408TT CG412TT Thermal Transfer Type PN: 9001222A Read this Quick Guide before using this product. Keep this document available for future reference. www.satoamerica.
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Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Please read the following information carefully before installing and using the printer. Pictographic Symbols This instruction manual and the printer labels use a variety of pictographic symbols to facilitate safe and correct use of the printer and to prevent injury to others and property damage. The symbols and meanings for them are given below. Be sure to understand these symbols well before reading the main text.
Safety Precautions Caution Power cord Do not place in areas with high • Keep the power cord away from humidity hot devices. Getting the power • Do not place the printer in areas cord close to hot devices could with high humidity or where concause the cord’s covering to densation forms. If condensamelt and cause a fire or electrition forms, immediately turn off cal shock. the power switch and do not use • When unplugging the power the printer until it dries.
Safety Precautions Precautions for Installation and Handling Printer operation can be affected by the printer environment. Refer to the following instructions for installation and handling of CG4 Series printer. Select a Safe Location 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. This may also cause malfunction and shorten the life span of the printer. Do not place the printer on a location that produces vibration.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Checking Accessories................................................................................................ 1-1 About the Box ....................................................................................................................... 1-1 Names of Parts............................................................................................................ 1-2 Turning On the Power ...................................................................
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Section 1: Names of Parts 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. User documents (Quick Guide, warranty) AC power cord AC adapter 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.
Section 1: Names of Parts NAMES OF PARTS Front view 1 5 6 2 7 3 8 4 1 2 Operator panel 7 It consists of two contact buttons and two LED indicators (green and red). The LED lights or blinks red when an error is detected in the printer. Top cover During printer configuration setting, the ERROR indicator responses in conjunction with the ON LINE (POWER) indicator to show the modes of the printer. Open this cover to load the media and ribbon.
Section 1: Names of Parts Back view Type1: USB and RS232C interface on-board USB and RS232C on-board 10 11 11 12 12 13 9 USB and LAN interface on-board 14 10 15 10 9 Type2: USB and LAN on-board 11 13 11 USB and IEEE interface on-board 12 10 13 14 16 11 15 9 Media inlet 13 To connect printer to the host computer using LAN interface. An opening for Fan-folded media or media from unwinder to feed in to the printer.
Section 1: Names of Parts Internal view when Top cover is opened 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 20 19 21 21 22 22 CG408TT/ CG412TT 15 Print head CG408DT/ CG412DT 20 A guide for the media to feed properly. This component is used to print on the media. Perform maintenance at regular intervals. 16 17 21 Platen roller This roller feeds the media. Perform maintenance at regular intervals. Pull out lever This is used to pull out the ribbon unit from the top cover for ribbon loading.
Section 1: Names of Parts When Top cover is opened (Cutter Type, Optional) Paper holder Paper holder slide lever Paper sensor Platen roller Cutter unit 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) Dispenser unit CG4 Series Quick Guide Page 1-5
Section 1: Names of Parts When Top cover is opened (Linerless Type, Optional) Paper holder Paper holder slide lever Paper sensor Platen roller Linerless paper sensor Page 1-6 CG4 Series Quick Guide
Section 2: Turning On the Power TURNING ON THE POWER POWER SETTING Connect the DC power cord of the AC adapter to the printer and turn on the power. 1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.
Section 2: Turning On the Power 2. Connect the printer to the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to the AC power outlet. When connecting the DC power cord to the printer’s power connector, make sure the DC power cord connector is oriented properly. When connecting the DC power cord to the printer connector, use one hand to hold the printer while using the other hand to plug in the cord DC input power terminal (Power connector) Make sure the flat side of the DC power cord is facing up.
Section 2: Turning On the Power 4. Press the POWER button to turn off the printer. When the power is off, the ON LINE (POWER) lamp turns off. CAUTION • • The power cord set supplied with this printer is only for use with this printer. Do not use it for other electrical products. Do not operate the POWER button or plug in/unplug the power cord with wet hands. Doing so could result in electric shock.
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Section 3: Basic Specifications BASIC SPECIFICATIONS Model name CG408 DT CG412 TT CG408 TT Printing method Direct Thermal Head density (resolution) 203 dpi (8 dots/ mm) Printing effective area 4.09” wide x 11.81” pitch (104 mm wide x 300 mm pitch) Unprintable area Label: Length direction Upper: 0.06” (1.5 mm) Lower: 0.06” (1.5 mm) (Not including backing paper) Width direction Left: 0.06” (1.5 mm) Right 0.06” (1.
Section 3: Basic Specifications Model name Label size CG408 DT CG412 TT CG408 TT CG412 TT Label Continuous type Width: 0.87 to 4.21 in. (Backing paper 0.98 to 4.33 in.); 22 to 107 mm (Backing paper 25 to 110 mm) Pitch: 0.28 to 11.81 in. (Backing paper 0.39 to 11.93 in.); 7 to 300 mm (Backing paper 10 to 303 mm) Cutter type Width: 0.87 to 4.21 in (Backing paper 0.98 to 4.33 in.); 22 to 107 mm (Backing paper 25 to 110 mm) Pitch: 0.87 to 11.81 in. (Backing paper 0.98 to 11.93 in.
Section 3: Basic Specifications Model name CG408 DT CG412 TT CG408 TT CG412 TT Ribbon size Ribbon type Ribbon winding direction - Label issuing mode Standard: Continuous mode, Tear off mode, Sensor-off mode Option: Dispenser mode, Cutter mode, Linerless mode Dimensions 7.05 (W) x 9.37 (D) x 6.81 (H) in. 179 (W) x 2238 (D) x 173 (H) mm *Excluding the protrusion portion. Weight 3.75 pounds; 1.
Section 3: Basic Specifications Model name CG408 DT CG412 TT CG408 TT CG412 TT Barcode UPC-A/UPC-E, JAN/EAN, CODE39, CODE93, CODE128, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), CODABAR (NW-7), ITF, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, BOOKLAND, MSI, POSTNET, GS1 DataBar (RSS) * GS1 DataBar is the new version of RSS-14. 2D barcode PDF417 (Ver. 2.4), MAXI code (Ver. 3.
Section 3: Basic Specifications Model name CG408 DT CG412 TT CG408 TT Magnification ratio (Characters and barcode) Characters: Vertical 1 to 12 times, horizontal 1 to 12 times Barcode: 1 to 12 times Standard functions 1. Status return function 2. Graphic function 3. Sequential number function 4. Form overlay function 5. Custom character registration function 6. Black/white inversion function 7. Ruled line function 8. Format registration function 9.
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Section 4: SATO Group of Companies SATO GROUP OF COMPANIES CG4 Series Quick Guide Page 4-1
Section 4: SATO Group of Companies SATO GROUP OF COMPANIES Asia Pacific & Oceania Region SATO ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. 438A Alexandra Road #05-01/04, Alexandra Technopark, Singapore 119967 Tel: +65-6271-5300 Fax: +65-6273-6011 Email: technical@satoasiapacific.com www.satoasiapacific.com SATO AUTO-ID MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. SATO NEW ZEALAND LTD. 30 Apollo Drive, Mairangi Bay Auckland, New Zealand Tel: +64 9-477-2222 Fax: +64-9-477-2228 Email: global.warranty@satonewzealand.com www.satonewzealand.
