Operator`s manual

SECTION 1.
PRINTER OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
The SATO XL400 and XL410 Thermal Transfer Printers are complete,
high-performance labeling systems designed specifically for printing tags and labels.
All printer parameters are programmable using the front panel controls and DIP
switches. All popular bar codes, including 2-D codes, eight human-readable fonts
with two Care Symbol fonts and a fast and efficient vector font, are resident in
memory, providing literally thousands of type styles and sizes.
The Operator’s Manual will help you understand the basic operations of the printer,
such as setup, installation, configuration, cleaning and maintenance.
The major difference in the XL400 and the XL410 is the resolution of the head. The
XL400 with its 203 dpi head provides an economical labeling solution for most
applications. The XL410 provides a higher print resolution, 305 dpi, to give
laser-quality printing. It is useful when high-resolution printing is required, such as
when printing detailed graphic images. Both printers can print labels up to 4.0 inches
wide and 9.4 inches long using internal memory. If longer labels are required, a
PCMCIA memory card option is available, allowing 203 dpi labels up to 49.2 inches
(32.8 inches for 305 dpi).
All of the XL printers use the same command codes. The only differences are the
allowable values representing print positions on the label. These values are specified
in “dots” and will vary depending upon the resolution of the printer and the amount
of memory available for imaging the label. The allowable range for each printer is
specified in a table for those commands.
The standard configuration for the XL printers includes an integrated Cutter which
can operate at the maximum print speed. A Stacker is available as an option and can
stack up to 500 labels up to 3.9 inches wide and 5.9 inches long at maximum print
speeds.
The following general information is presented in this section:
• General Printer Specifications
• Optional Accessories
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