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Lt408 Operator Manual PN: 9001152A MAINTENANCE Cleaning Procedures 6-2 Replacement Procedures 6-3 Fuse 6-3 Print Head 6-3 Roller 6-4 Adjustment Procedures 6-5 Print Head Alignment 6-5 Print Head Pressure 6-6 Print Head Balance 6-7 Ribbon Guide 6-8 Label Sensor Positioning 6-9 Operational Adjustments...

Lt408 Operator Manual 1-1 PN: 9001152A INTRODUCTION • About This Manual • General Description • Control Features

Unit 1: Introduction Lt408 Operator Manual 1-2 PN: 9001152A ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is laid out consistent with the product discussed and provides all of the information required for printermaintenance and repair by SATO approved personnel. For the repair technician, this manual is intended to...

Unit 1: Introduction Lt408 Operator Manual 1-3 PN: 9001152A GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SATO Lt408, OEM print engine has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of the entry-levelprint apply market. The entry-level market can be generally defined as small to mid-sized manufacturers with lowthro...

Unit 1: Introduction Lt408 Operator Manual 1-5 PN: 9001152A CONTROL FEATURES This chapter identifies the interactive control features of the printer. These functions are defined generally here.More specific explanations will be found throughout this manual on how to use them. Figure 1-2, Operator Pa...

Lt408 Operator Manual 2-1 PN: 9001152A TECHNICAL DATA • Physical Characteristics • Power • Enviromental • Processing • Print • Media • Ribbon • Sensing • Interface Modules • Character Font Capabilities • Barcode Capabilities • Regulatory Approvals

Unit 2: Technical Data Lt408 Operator Manual 2-3 PN: 9001152A SENSING Gap Adjustable Reflective Eye-Mark Adjustable Ribbon Near End Enable/Disable Media Out Constant Cover Open Constant PRINT Method Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer Maximum Speed (selectable) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Inches Per Second (50.8-15...

Unit 2: Technical Data Lt408 Operator Manual 2-4 PN: 9001152A CHARACTER FONT CAPABILITIES MATRIX FONTS XU 5 dots W x 9 dots H (Helvetica) XS 17 dots W x 17 dots H (Univers Condensed Bold) XM 24 dots W x 24 dots H (Univers Condensed Bold) OA Font (OCR-A) 15 dots W x 22 dots H OB Font (OCR-B) 20 dots ...

Unit 2: Technical Data Lt408 Operator Manual 2-5 PN: 9001152A BAR CODE CAPABILTIES Linear Bar Codes UPC A/E JAN 8/13 EAN 8/13 Code 39Code 93 Code 128 Interleaved 2 of 5 Industrial 2 of 5 Matrix 2 of 5 Bookland RSS-14 MSI POSTNET UCC/EAN 128 NW-7 (Codabar) Two Dimemsional QR Code Data Matrix Maxi Cod...

Lt408 Operator Manual 3-1 PN: 9001152A INSTALLATION • Unpacking & Parts Identification • Printer Installation • Operational Mode Selection • Interface Selection • Accessories Installation

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-2 PN: 9001152A UNPACKING & PARTS IDENTIFICATION Unpack the printer as directed in the folowing procedure. 1. Place the shipping container (box) upright on a stable, flat surface. 2. Open the box, remove any loose items and the first layer of packing m...

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-3 PN: 9001152A PRINTER INSTALLATION This chapter provides guidance on how to station, connect, and load the printer once unpacked. Following printersetup, proceded to the next chapter for information on interface selection. SITE LOCATION • Stationed away ...

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-5 PN: 9001152A MEDIA SELECTION The size and type of labels to be printed should have been taken into consideration before printer purchase.Ideally, the media width will be equal to, or just narrower than, the print head. Using media that does not cover th...

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-6 PN: 9001152A MEDIA LOADING To load label media, unlatch the print head and remove any remnants that may exist of the prior media supply.Feed the free end of the media from the printer’s left side, beneath the shaft of the media guide, between the uppera...

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-7 PN: 9001152A OPERATIONAL MODE SELECTION There are two modes of printer operation: Dispense or Continuous. The difference between the two is the way thatthe label and paper backing is ejected. Before printer configuration, one must determine which mode w...

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-8 PN: 9001152A INTERFACE SELECTION This unit presents the printer interface types and their specifications. These specifications include detailedinformation to assist in the selection of the most appropriate method for the printer to interface with the ho...

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-9 PN: 9001152A RS232C HIGH-SPEED SERIAL INTERFACE Figure 3-8, Serial Connector Pin Assignments INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Asynchronous ASCII Half-duplex communicationBi-Directional Communication Data Transmission Rate 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600 bps Transmiss...

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-11 PN: 9001152A IEEE1284 PARALLEL INTERFACE The parallel interface is a plug-in module that can be installed by the user and conforms to IEEE1284specifications. It automatically detects the IEEE1284 signals and operates in the high speed mode. If theIEEE1...

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-12 PN: 9001152A UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is a Plug-In Interface Module that can be installed by the user. It requiresa driver (shipped with each printer that has the interface installed) that must be loaded onto ...

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-13 PN: 9001152A 802.11B WIRELESS The wireless print server provides easy printer interface with 802.11b Wi-Fi compliant networks free of wiredconnections. Each printer is shipped with an integrated driver and interface installed. The driver must be loaded...

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-16 PN: 9001152A ALL INTERFACES RECEIVE BUFFER The data stream is received from the host to the printer one job at a time. This allows the software program tomaintain control of the job print queue so that it can move a high priority job in front of ones o...

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-17 PN: 9001152A RECEIVE BUFFER CONTROL Causes For Receive Buffer Near Full Receive buffer near full occurs when the remaing free space of the buffer drops to0.95MB of 2.95MB capacity or when the remaining free space is available for storing50 of 500 items...

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-18 PN: 9001152A PRINT PROCESS (Figure 3-11d) COMMAND PROCESS (Figure 3-11e) BCC ERROR PROCESS (Figure 3-11f) STATUS5 TIMING CHARTS

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-19 PN: 9001152A EXTERNAL SIGNAL The external signal interface is designed to connect the printer to an applicator. Proceed to the printer’s AdvancedMode for various setup activities related to the external signal. There are two connector types available f...

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-20 PN: 9001152A Figure 3-12, Input/Output Circuit Diagram Figure 3-13, 14-Pin Connector Assignments INPUT SIGNAL WAVE FORM START PRINTING (Figure 3-14a) REPRINTING (Figure 3-14b)

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-21 PN: 9001152A OUTPUT SIGNAL WAVE FORM BASIC OPERATION (Figure 3-15a) PAPER END (Figure 3-15b) RIBBON END (Figure 3-15c) MACHINE ERROR (Figure 3-15d)

Unit 3: Installation Lt408 Operator Manual 3-23 PN: 9001152A ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION This unit covers all of printer accessory installation procedures. INTERFACE INSTALLATION The diagram below displays the physical installation of interface hardware. The interface type chosen determinesthe applicab...

Lt408 Operator Manual 4-1 PN: 9001152A PRINTER CONFIGURATION • Printer Configuration • Configuration Modes • Menu Definition Tables

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-3 PN: 9001152A CONFIGURATION MODES This chapter provides an overview of the various configuration modes of the operation menu. All of theconfiguration activities are performed via the use of the operator panel located on the printer’s face. Howev...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-4 PN: 9001152A ADVANCED MODE The Advanced Mode is provided to make basic printer operational adjustments. Typically, once these adjustmentsor settings have been made, they will not require additional address unless a new job is downloaded. Use th...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-5 PN: 9001152A PARALLEL INTERFACE SETUP MODE This chapter provides the programming sequences required for IEEE1284 interface setup. Use the keys of theprinter’s operator panel and enter the required options. Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-6 PN: 9001152A SERIAL INTERFACE SETUP MODE This chapter provides the programming sequences required for RS232C, RS422, or RS485 interface setup. Usethe key of the printer’s operator panel to select and enter the required options. Refer to the Men...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-7 PN: 9001152A LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) INTERFACE SETUP MODE This chapter provides the programming sequences required for LAN, Wireless LAN, and Mini-LAN interface setup.Use the keys of the printer’s operator panel to select and enter the require...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-8 PN: 9001152A USB INTERFACE SETUP MODE This chapter provides the programming sequences required for USB interface setup. Use the keys of the printer’soperator panel to select and enter the required options. Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-9 PN: 9001152A CENTRONICS INTERFACE SETUP MODE This chapter provides the programming sequences required for Centronics interface setup. Use the keys of theprinter’s operator panel to select and enter the required options. Refer to the Menu Defini...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-10 PN: 9001152A SERVICE MODE Allows the programming of various dimensional settings, sensor thresholds, and language options. Use the keys ofthe printer’s operator panel to select and enter the required options. Refer to the Menu Definition Table...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-11 PN: 9001152A FACTORY MODE The Factory Mode permits counter reset of various printer components. Use the keys of the printer’s operatorpanel to select and reset those features. Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to pro...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-12 PN: 9001152A WORK SHIFT MODE The Work Shift mode allows for specific production information regarding printing activity on a given work shift to be recorded. Use the keys of the printer’s operator panel to select and enter the required options...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-13 PN: 9001152A HIDDEN MODE Use the keys of the printer’s operator panel to select and enter the required options. Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in the following chapter to provide an explanation of each menu screen. Figure 4-11, Hidden Mod...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-14 PN: 9001152A DOWNLOAD MODE This download feature allows the operator to downgrade or upgrade Firmware to the printer. When downloading iscomplete, the LCD screen will return to the original display. If an error occurs, a DOWNLOAD ERROR will di...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-15 PN: 9001152A BOOT DOWNLOAD MODE This download mode is used when the Firmware becomes corrupted and the normal download mode is notsuccessful. Figure 5-13 provides the specific sequence of events required by the operator, the printer, and the p...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-16 PN: 9001152A PRINT CANCEL MODE Figure 5-14 provides the specific sequence of events required by the operator, the printer, and the printer’ssoftware to cancel a print job once initiated. Use the keys of the printer’s operator panel to select a...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-17 PN: 9001152A DEFAULT SETTING MODE Figure 5-15 provides the specific sequence of events required by the operator, the printer, and the printer’ssoftware to return the printer to the configuration state as received from the factory. Use the keys...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-18 PN: 9001152A TEST PRINT MODE Figure 5-16 provides the specific sequence of events required by the operator, the printer, and the printer’ssoftware for a test label to be printed. Test labels are designed to identify failures in configuration, ...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-19 PN: 9001152A HEX DUMP MODE The contents of the print buffer and the data received before it is placed into the print buffer may be examinedthrough the use of the Hex Dump Mode. Each line of the printed data is enumerated in the first column, t...

Unit 4: Printer Configuration Lt408 Operator Manual 4-20 PN: 9001152A MENU DEFINITION TABLES USER MODE (TABLE 4-1) MENU DESCRIPTION Displays the operational status of the printer. The ONLINE status is displayed on the topline and the label quantity status on the bottom. The message will be changed t...

Lt408 Operator Manual 5-1 PN: 9001152A TROUBLESHOOTING • Error Signal Troubleshooting • Warning Signal Troubleshooting • Troubleshooting Table • Interface Troubleshooting • Test Print Modes

Unit 5: Troubleshooting Lt408 Operator Manual 5-2 PN: 9001152A ERROR SIGNAL TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter identifies the printer’s various LCD error signals and their relative audible alarms, as well as, theirprobable causes and remedies for problem resolution. ERROR DISPLAYS ERROR LED CONDITION LCD ...

Unit 5: Troubleshooting Lt408 Operator Manual 5-4 PN: 9001152A ERROR ICONS LCD ICONS DESCRIPTION OF ERROR POSITION ON LCD Displayed when detecting Label End. Icon 1 Displayed when detecting Ribbon End. Icon 1 Displayed when detecting Sensor Error. Icon 1 Displayed when detecting Head Open. Icon 1 Di...

Unit 5: Troubleshooting Lt408 Operator Manual 5-5 PN: 9001152A WARNING SIGNAL TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING DISPLAYS WARNING LED CONDITION LCD DISPLAY DESCRIPTION 01 Ribbon Near-End Warning POWER:ONLINE:LABEL:RIBBON: OnOnOnOff 1. Limited media quantity remaining. 2. Monitor and reload before all is used. ...

Unit 5: Troubleshooting Lt408 Operator Manual 5-6 PN: 9001152A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE IMAGE VOIDS Dirty print head. Clean print head. Damaged print head. Replace print head. Damaged electronics. Replace circuit board. Damaged or worn roller. Replace rollers. Poor label quality. ...

Unit 5: Troubleshooting Lt408 Operator Manual 5-7 PN: 9001152A NO PRINTED IMAGE Print head is disconnected. Ensure print head wiring harness is connected on each end. No voltage output. Replace fuse. Test power supply and replace as required. Defective print head. Replace print head and reset counte...

Unit 5: Troubleshooting Lt408 Operator Manual 5-8 PN: 9001152A INTERFACE TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides a checklist for the various interface types. Locate the checklist relative to the interface usedand perform each of the troubleshooting tasks until the problem has been isolated. PARALLEL I...

Unit 5: Troubleshooting Lt408 Operator Manual 5-9 PN: 9001152A LAN ETHERNET INTERFACE CHK TROUBLESHOOTING STEP Ensure the interface has been correctly configured. Wait two minutes and run self-test to verify. If a test label does notprint, there may be a hardware problem.Ensure the cable and its por...

Unit 5: Troubleshooting Lt408 Operator Manual 5-10 PN: 9001152A TEST PRINT TROUBLESHOOTING Chapter provides instruction on special printing to identify and resolve specific print problems. HEX DUMP Allows the operator to determine if there were problems in the downloading of data. TEST LABEL Allows ...

Unit 5: Troubleshooting Lt408 Operator Manual 5-11 PN: 9001152A TEST LABEL PRINTING The test label is designed to assist in the identification of print problems. Follow the flow chart provided below toperform this activity. Figure 5-4, Test Print Mode FEED + POWER Printer beeps TEST PRINT MODE CONFI...

Unit 5: Troubleshooting Lt408 Operator Manual 5-12 PN: 9001152A Figure 5-5, Sample Test Label NOTE: The only print problem that the following sample test label does not display isfading of print image from one side of the label to the other. This is the result ofimproper print head balance. D S W 3 ...

Lt408 Operator Manual 6-1 PN: 9001152A MAINTENANCE • Cleaning Procedures • Replacement Procedures • Adjustment Procedures

Unit 6: Maintenance Lt408 Operator Manual 6-2 PN: 9001152A CLEANING PROCEDURES Cleaning of the printer is a necessary maintenace activity to ensure print quality and longer printer life. There aretwo basic types of cleaning involved; the removal of loose debris and the removal of residue. Use a soft...

Unit 6: Maintenance Lt408 Operator Manual 6-3 PN: 9001152A REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES This unit provides in-depth instruction on all primary component and assembly replacement, in addition to mostsecondary components. Use the text in conjunction with their accompanied graphics to ensure completecomprehe...

Unit 6: Maintenance Lt408 Operator Manual 6-4 PN: 9001152A ROLLER REPLACEMENT The printer’s three rubber rollers are considered to be high-wear components due to constant treading of the printmedia and ribbon stock against their contact surfaces. This constant contact will eventually wear grooves in...

Unit 6: Maintenance Lt408 Operator Manual 6-5 PN: 9001152A ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES This unit covers all of the printer and printer accessory adjustments. These adjustments include mechanicaladjustments required following the replacement of components and assemblies, in addition to, the operationaladju...

Unit 6: Maintenance Lt408 Operator Manual 6-6 PN: 9001152A PRINT HEAD PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT Print head pressure adjustment allows for the print head to be adjusted to accommodate different media types(thicknesses). The pressure setting switch is two position (normal, high). The table that follows corr...

Unit 6: Maintenance Lt408 Operator Manual 6-7 PN: 9001152A PRINT HEAD BALANCE ADJUSTMENT Print head balance is the equalization of pressure against the platen roller from one end to the opposite. If the printhead balance is out of adjustment, the printed image will be darker on one side of the label...

Unit 6: Maintenance Lt408 Operator Manual 6-8 PN: 9001152A RIBBON GUIDE ADJUSTMENT If the print ribbon is not spread smoothly over the print head when it makes contact with the media, print voids willoccur at the point of the ribbon fold. Typically, this is the result of the axis of one of the follo...

Unit 6: Maintenance Lt408 Operator Manual 6-9 PN: 9001152A LABEL SENSOR POSITIONING The label sensor assembly provides a mounting apparatus for the eye-mark, gap, and paper-end sensors. Positionadjustment of the label sensor is not required when using standard label media. When non-standard media is...

Unit 6: Maintenance Lt408 Operator Manual 6-10 PN: 9001152A OPERATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS These operational adjustments are for fine tuning the printer as necessary following the configuration process andare largely confined to the four potentiometers located on the operator panel. Refer to the table belo...

Lt408 Operator Manual 7-1 PN: 9001152A APPENDIX • Session Connect/Disconnect Diagram • Ready/Busy Timing Charts • X-On/X-Off Timing Charts • Printer Dimensions • Glossary

Unit 7: Appendix Lt408 Operator Manual 7-2 PN: 9001152A SESSION CONNECT/DISCONNECT DIAGRAM Figure 7-1, Session Connect/Disconnect Diagram

Unit 7: Appendix Lt408 Operator Manual 7-3 PN: 9001152A READY/BUSY TIMING CHARTS Figure 7-2a, Single-Item Buffer Timing Charts Figure 7-2b, Multiple-Item Buffer Timing Charts

Unit 7: Appendix Lt408 Operator Manual 7-5 PN: 9001152A PRINTER DIMENSIONS Figure 7-4a, Front View Figure 7-4b, Interface Side

Unit 7: Appendix Lt408 Operator Manual 7-7 PN: 9001152A GLOSSARY GLOSSARY AC (Alternating Current) Electrical current that reverses its direction regularly and continually. Accessory An optional assembly that may be used to provide an additional function. Active Tags RFID tags which use batteries as...