Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. OVERVIEW 1.1 General Specifications ........................................................................................ 1-2 2. INSTALLATION Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................... 2-2 2.1 Unp...
Page 6 - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
4 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CON’TD) 7. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 7-1 7.2 Available Interface Boards .................................................................................. 7-1 7...
Page 7 - Section 1: Introduction; OVERVIEW; Thank you for your investment in this SATO printer product.; Table Of Contents; at the front of this manual to search
Section 1: Introduction LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 1-1 1 OVERVIEW Thank you for your investment in this SATO printer product. This Operator’s Manual contains basic information about the installation, setup, configuration, operation and maintenance of the printer. A total of seven topi...
Page 8 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS; Key features of the two models in the LM Basic series are:; Key Feature
Section 1: Introduction Page 1-2 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS The SATO LM 408e and 412e are dual-use (Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal) high performance labeling solutions designed for logistics and manufacturing sectors. Based mechanically on the field-proven C...
Page 9 - Specification; Memory cartridge
Section 1: Introduction LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 1-3 1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D) Specification Model LM408e Model LM412e Electrical Characteristics Print method Thermal transfer or direct thermal Head density 8 dots/ mm (203 dpi) 12 dots/ mm (305 dpi) Printable Area W104 mm ...
Page 11 - Model Name
Section 1: Introduction LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 1-5 1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D) Specification/ Model Name LM408e and LM412e Interface Characteristics External connectivity (Slot 1) Interface board¤ Parallel (IEEE1284)¤ RS-232C • READY/BUSY• XON/XOFF• Status 2/3• Driver spec...
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Page 15 - Section 2: Installation; INSTALLATION
Section 2: Installation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 2-1 2 INSTALLATION This section assists you in unpacking and installing the printer from the shipping container. You will also be guided through a familiarization tour of the main parts and controls. The following information is provi...
Page 16 - SECTION 2: INSTALLATION; THE CAUTION SYMBOL; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Please read the following information carefully before
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Page 2-2 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS THE CAUTION SYMBOL Whenever the triangular Caution logo appears in this manual, pay special attention to the warning(s) cited below it. Failure to abide by the warnings may result in injury or damage to property...
Page 17 - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Section 2: Installation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 2-3 This equipment is a piece of Class B information technology equipment based on the standards of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Although this equipment is for use in home ...
Page 18 - Page 2-4; When unpacking the printer, take note of the following:; Note
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Page 2-4 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 2.1 UNPACKING When unpacking the printer, take note of the following: Note The following illustrations are representative only. Your printer may not be packed exactly as shown, butthe unpacking steps are similar. The box should st...
Page 19 - , this product will be repaired free of charge
Section 2: Installation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 2-5 2.1.1 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES After unpacking the printer, verify that the following materials are in the accessories or packaging: Global Warranty document Additional information leaflets Power cable* Two-pole adaptor* Accessory CD-...
Page 20 - Page 2-6; IDENTIFYING THE MAIN PRINTER PARTS; Front and Rear View
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Page 2-6 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 2.1.2 PARTS IDENTIFICATION IDENTIFYING THE MAIN PRINTER PARTS Power switch Operation Panel Front Cover Operation panel and LCD Platen Roller Label holder Angled Front View (Main Cover removed) Front and Rear View Head Lock Lever D...
Page 21 - View of Front Panel; LINE
Section 2: Installation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 2-7 2.1.2 PARTS IDENTIFICATION (CONT’D) IDENTIFYING THE MAIN PRINTER PARTS View of Front Panel Icons, prompts and system messages are displayed here. LCD screen . Feeds the label forward. When it is pressed once,the equivalent of a sh...
Page 22 - Page 2-8; LOADING THE CARBON RIBBON; Caution; Main Cover
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Page 2-8 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 2.2 LOADING THE CARBON RIBBON 1. Lift up the main cover. Make sure that the cover is pushed upwards until it rests firmly on top of the printer, in case it falls downwards and injures you. 2. Pull the purple Head Lock lever upward...
Page 23 - This printer is designed to print on; roll paper; supplied via a separate label supply stand.; please use SATO-certified label and ribbon; Roll Paper Characteristics; CAUTION; Labels
Section 2: Installation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 2-9 2.3 LOADING LABELS This printer is designed to print on roll paper supplied via a separate label supply stand. The printing mechanism can be set to detect the I-mark on the paper to feed each label correctly. Note: For optimal pri...
Page 24 - Page 2-10; Lift up the main cover. Make sure that the cover is
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Page 2-10 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 2.3 LOADING LABELS (CONT’D) 2.3.1 Loading Roll Paper 1. Lift up the main cover. Make sure that the cover is pushed upwards until it locks firmly in place so that it will not fall downwards and injure your hands. Release the purpl...
Page 25 - Label Guide
Section 2: Installation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 2-11 2.3 LOADING LABELS (CONT’D) 2.3.2 Loading Fanfold Paper 1. Lift up the main cover. Make sure that the cover is pushed upwards until it locks firmly in place. Remove the fanfold slot cover by removing two screws. Pull the Head Loc...
Page 26 - Page 2-12; so that it will not fall downwards and injure your hands.; Sensor Adjustment knob
SECTION 2: INSTALLATION Page 2-12 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 2.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS (CONT’D) 2.3.3 Adjusting the Paper Sensor Adjustment of the paper sensors (I-mark and Gap sensors) is usually not necessary, but the procedure is described here when you need to make adjustments. 1. Li...
Page 27 - REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD
Section 2: Installation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 2-13 2.4 REPLACING THE PRINT HEAD Before attempting to replace the print head, it is advisable to contact your local dealer or service center so that they can assist you in case of problems. 1. Make sure the printer has been turned of...
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Page 29 - Section 3: Configuration and Operation; CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION
Section 3: Configuration and Operation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 3-1 3 CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION Before using the printer, it is best to read this manual thoroughly first. Otherwise, you may disturb default settings around which the instructional procedures in this manual are based...
Page 30 - THE OPERATION PANEL
Section 3: Configuration and Operation Page 3-2 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 3.2 THE OPERATION PANEL LINE STATUS FEED PRINT OFFSET PITCH DSW 8888888888888888 8888888888888888 Icons, prompts and system messages are displayed here. LCD screen Feeds the label forward. When it is pressed once,th...
Page 31 - ACCESSING THE VARIOUS PRINTER MODES
Section 3: Configuration and Operation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 3-3 3.3 ACCESSING THE VARIOUS PRINTER MODES The c hart be low prov ide s an over vi ew o f the way to acce ss the di ff erent m ode s of the pri n te r.
Page 32 - DSW
Section 3: Configuration and Operation Page 3-4 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 3.3 ACCESSING THE VARIOUS PRINTER MODES (CONT’D) 3.3.1 How to access special Modes and Menus after turning the power ON Mode/Menu DSW Button(s) to press Comments Normal NA Press LINE to toggle ONLINE/OFFLINE ONLINE/...
Page 33 - OVERVIEW OF LCD MENU OPTIONS IN VARIOUS MODES
Section 3: Configuration and Operation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 3-5 3.3.2 OVERVIEW OF LCD MENU OPTIONS IN VARIOUS MODES Th e ch art bel ow prov ides an over vi ew of t he LCD menus and opt ions pr esent ed to the user in the di ff er ent modes.
Page 36 - Pause screen; ONLINE
Section 3: Configuration and Operation Page 3-8 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 3.4 NORMAL MODES 3.4.1 Online Pressing the LINE button causes the printer to go ONLINE or OFFLINE alternately.When the printer is ONLINE, the following activities will be possible: • The printer is ready to receive ...
Page 37 - PRINT SPEED
Section 3: Configuration and Operation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 3-9 3.4 NORMAL MODES (CONT’D) 3.4.4 Print Speed Pressing LINE repeated cycles through the various available speeds. The slowest speed is 2ips, while the highest speed is 6ips.The default speed for the LM Basic 408e is 4...
Page 38 - ADVANCED MODE
Section 3: Configuration and Operation Page 3-10 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 3.5 ADVANCED MODE 3.5.1 Advanced Holding down the LINE button when turning the printer ON causes the printer to go into the Advanced Mode. In the following screens of Advanced Mode, you can control the Darkness Ran...
Page 39 - CALENDAR
Section 3: Configuration and Operation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 3-11 3.5 ADVANCED MODE (CONT’D) 3.5.6 Set Calendar If a Calendar chip has been installed, this screen allows you to set the time and date. The default is NO. Selecting YES calls up a screen for setting the Year, Month, ...
Page 40 - SERVICE MODE
Section 3: Configuration and Operation Page 3-12 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 3.6 SERVICE MODE 3.6.1 Service In this mode, pressing the LINE button brings you to the COUNTERS mode screen. Otherwise, press FEED to proceed to adjust service mode settings. In the following screens of Service Mo...
Page 41 - Press the FEED button for the next screen.; DISTANCE DEFAULT
Section 3: Configuration and Operation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 3-13 3.6 SERVICE MODE (CONT’D) 3.6.6 Forward/Backfeed Amount This setting allows customization of the label feed/backfeed distance instead of the default setting. If DISTANCE is selected, the next menu appears, for sett...
Page 42 - RIBBON NEAR END
Section 3: Configuration and Operation Page 3-14 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 3.6 SERVICE MODE (CONT’D) 3.6.11 Ribbon Near End On/Off This screen lets you enable or disable the early detection and warning of the ribbon supply reaching an end. The default value is ENABLE Use the LINE button t...
Page 43 - COUNTERS MODE
Section 3: Configuration and Operation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 3-15 3.7 COUNTERS MODE 3.7.1 Counters In this mode, pressing the LINE button brings you to the Motion Mode settings. Otherwise, press FEED to proceed to adjust the behavior of the built-in counters. In the following scr...
Page 44 - MOVE MODE
Section 3: Configuration and Operation Page 3-16 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 3.8 MOVE MODE 3.8.1 Movements of Labels In this mode, pressing the LINE button returns you to the main Advance Mode screen. Otherwise, press FEED to proceed to adjust the behavior of the built-in counters. In the f...
Page 45 - TEST PRINT MODE
Section 3: Configuration and Operation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 3-17 3.9 TEST PRINT MODE 3.9.1 Select Test Print In this mode, you can choose from five types of test prints.The five settings in this mode are as follows: Use the LINE button to select the test print pattern to generat...
Page 46 - DEFAULT SETTING MODE; In this mode, selecting; YES; will; DEFAULT SETTING
Section 3: Configuration and Operation Page 3-18 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 3.10 DEFAULT SETTING MODE 3.10.1 Resetting the Printer In this mode, selecting YES will reset the settings in the printer to factory defaults. The default value for this screen is NO. Use the LINE button to select ...
Page 47 - PROTOCOL STORING; to set the printer ready to; FEED; button to store the protocol code. When the
Section 3: Configuration and Operation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 3-19 3.11 PROTOCOL STORING 3.11.1 Protocol Download In this mode, DSW2-7=OFF for standard code, and DSW2-7=ON for non-standard code. Press the LINE to set the printer ready to receive protocol data. The following screen...
Page 48 - MAINTENANCE MODE
Section 3: Configuration and Operation Page 3-20 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 3.12 MAINTENANCE MODE 3.12.1 Factory or All Clear Mode In this mode, the status of DSW2-4 determines whether you can access the Factory mode or the All Clear Mode. Set DSW2-4=ON first. Then the printer will remain ...
Page 49 - In All Clear settings, you can clear the Counter/EEPROM. Press the; Use the; button to select COUNTER or EEPROM as required.; button to select YES or NO as required.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 3-21 3.12 MAINTENANCE MODE (CONT’D) 3.12.5 All Clear Mode In All Clear settings, you can clear the Counter/EEPROM. Press the FEED button to proceed. 3.12.6 Counter/EEPROM clear In this screen you can choose to clear eit...
Page 50 - The procedure for such a buffer dump is as follows:; button to take the printer ONLINE.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation Page 3-22 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 3.13 HEX DUMP MODE 3.13.1 LCD Status In the Hex Dump Mode, when data is received, a hex dump is printed. The LCD screen then shows the quantity of labels printed, and the printer status. 3.13.2 Hex Dump Mode in buf...
Page 51 - FLASH DOWNLOAD; DOWNLOADCOMPLETE; PRESS FEED KEY
Section 3: Configuration and Operation LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 3-23 3.14 DOWNLOAD MODE 3.14.1 LCD Status In the mode, the LCD shows whether the printer is ready to receive the Flash Download. At the screen shown here, proceed to send the program/font/command data from the host PC. ...
Page 52 - BOOT DOWNLOAD MODE; button to prepare the printer for the data.; BOOT DOWNLOADER; READY; PROGRAM DOWNLOAD
Section 3: Configuration and Operation Page 3-24 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 3.15 BOOT DOWNLOAD MODE 3.15.1 LCD Status In the mode, the LCD shows the Boot Downloader prompt. Press the FEED button to prepare the printer for the data. The following screen then appears. Start sending the data ...
Page 53 - Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance; CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE; CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD, PLATEN AND ROLLERS; When to clean with a cleaning kit; roll of paper, or each time after printing 150 m.; When to clean with the cleaning sheet
Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 4-1 4 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 4.1 INTRODUCTION This section provides information on user maintenance for the LM Basic printer. Thefollowing information is covered here: • Cleaning the Print Head, Platen and Rollers• Adjus...
Page 54 - Unlatch the print head unit using the Head Lock Lever.; Print head and Rollers; Paper Sensor and Label Guide
Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance Page 4-2 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 4.3 HOW TO CLEAN THE PRINTER (WITH A CLEANING SET) If a carbon ribbon has been loaded into the printer, be sure to remove it before cleaning. Follow the instructions supplied with the cleaning set. Use the items to cle...
Page 55 - Fasten the Head Lock lever to mount the print head.; on the degree of contamination.
Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 4-3 4.4 HOW TO CLEAN THE PRINTER (CLEANING SHEET) The cleaning sheet is used for cleaning stubborn stains on the print head. 1. Lift up the front cover. 2. Unlatch the print head unit using the purple Head Lock lever. The ...
Page 56 - ADJUSTING PRINT QUALITY; There are two levels of print darkness setting:; hardware; setting via the PRINT potentiometer (see picture above); software; The hardware setting is the; master; setting, and affects all the software settings for print; PRINT Potentiometer; — To perform fine adjustment for print; Configuration; for instructions on performing potentiometer; LCD Panel
Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance Page 4-4 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 4.5 ADJUSTING PRINT QUALITY Print quality can be optimized with regular cleaning and maintenance of the print head and components along the label path. Additionally, you can fine-tune print quality by adjusting print d...
Page 57 - — Print Speed can only be set using software, via the; REPLACING A BLOWN FUSE; PR INT SPEED
Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 4-5 4.5 ADJUSTING PRINT QUALITY (CONT’D) 4.5.2 Adjusting Print Speed Besides varying the print darkness level to control print quality, you can also change the rate at which labels are printed. The Print Speed adjustment a...
Page 59 - Section 5: Interface Specifications; INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS; ) IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN Interface Board
Section 5: Interface Specifications LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 5-1 5 INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 5.1 INTERFACE TYPES The LM printer is supplied with a single interface of the user’s choice: typically a parallel interface is used for transmitting data to and from the host. However, note t...
Page 60 - Function; Description
Section 5: Interface Specifications Page 5-2 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 5.2 INTERFACE CARD DIP SWITCH SETTINGS (RS-232C) The LM Basic super-speed serial interface card (optional) contains DIP switches for controlling communication conditions. The DIP switch functions are: Caution Always tu...
Page 61 - LM408e/412e Wireless LAN Interface Card function; Reserved
Section 5: Interface Specifications LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 5-3 5.3 INTERFACE CARD DIP SWITCH SETTINGS (LAN) The LM Series Local Area Network interface card (optional) contains DIP switches for initializing LAN configuration, LAN printing configuration, and LAN card self-diagnosis....
Page 62 - EXTERNAL SIGNAL INTERFACE; Basic Specifications
Section 5: Interface Specifications Page 5-4 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 5.5 EXTERNAL SIGNAL INTERFACE Unlike the more advanced SATO printers such as the CL4XXe series, the LM printer cannot be fitted with an EXT Signal Interface card for sending printer information status to any device or ...
Page 63 - Pin Assignments; Signal Type
Section 5: Interface Specifications LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 5-5 5.7 READY/BUSY Ready / Busy is the hardware flow control method for the serial interface on the printer. Data received cannot be guaranteed, when print data (ESC+"A"~ESC+"Z") is sent from the host, unde...
Page 64 - SINGLE JOB BUFFER; Timing Chart — Normal Processing
Section 5: Interface Specifications Page 5-6 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 5.8 SINGLE JOB BUFFER Timing Chart — Normal Processing P o w e r O N P r in te r s id e E R R D R S P ri n te r s ta t u s In it ia l t d P r e s s i n g S ta r t / S to p K e y P re s s in g S t a rt / S t o p K e y t...
Page 67 - SINGLE JOB BUFFER
Section 5: Interface Specifications LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 5-9 5.11 SINGLE JOB BUFFER Timing Chart — Normal Processing Timing Chart — Error Processing P o w e r O N P ri n t e r s i d e S D R D P rin t e r s ta tu s I n iti a l S T X · · E T X (2 O n l in e O ff lin e R e c e iv e...
Page 68 - MULTI JOB BUFFER
Section 5: Interface Specifications Page 5-10 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 5.12 MULTI JOB BUFFER Timing Chart — Normal Processing Timing Chart — Error Processing P o w e r O N P r in t e r s i d e S D R D P r in t e r s t a t u s I n i t ia l S T X · · · · · · · E T X ( 3 ) O n lin e O f f l...
Page 70 - Pin Assignment; GND
Section 5: Interface Specifications Page 5-12 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 5.13 IEEE 1284 INTERFACE (CONT’D) Pin Assignment Make sure to use a IEEE1284 compliant cable. GND D-SUB 25P Micro-ribbon 36 P GND 1 182 19 3 19 4 20 5 20 6 21 7 218 22 9 2210 24 11 23 12 24 13 2414 25 15 2316 25 17 25...
Page 71 - INTERFACE SIGNALS
Section 5: Interface Specifications LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 5-13 5.13 IEEE 1284 INTERFACE (CONT’D) Pin Assignment With Centronics standards, each signal pin placement is as follows:However, the IEEE 1284-B type connector is compliant when connecting the IEEE1284 standard. 5.13 INTE...
Page 72 - SINGLE JOB BUFFER
Section 5: Interface Specifications Page 5-14 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 5.14 SINGLE JOB BUFFER Timing Chart — Normal Processing P o w e r O N I n it ia l O n lin e R e c e iv e , a n a ly z e , e d it ( 1 ) P rin t (1 ) E S C A · · · · E S C Z (1 ) P re s s in g th e S t a rt / S to p k e...
Page 73 - Timing Chart — Procedure during Paper End
Section 5: Interface Specifications LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 5-15 5.14 SINGLE JOB BUFFER (CONT’D) Timing Chart — Procedure during Paper End O n lin e R e c e iv e , a n a l y z e , e d i t ( 1 ) P r in t ( 1 ) P r e s s in g t h e S t a r t / S t o p E S C A · · · · · · · · · · E S ...
Page 74 - MULTI JOB BUFFER; Timing Chart — Normal Process
Section 5: Interface Specifications Page 5-16 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 5.15 MULTI JOB BUFFER Timing Chart — Normal Process O n li n e R e c e iv e , a n a ly z e , e d it ( 1 ) P r in t ( 1 ) P re s s in g t h e S t a r t / S to p E S C A · · · · · · · · · · E S C Z ( 1 ) P a p e r E n d...
Page 77 - Section 6: Troubleshooting; TROUBLESHOOTING; INITIAL CHECKLIST; Is the printer powered up and ON LINE?; Observations
Section 6: Troubleshooting LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 6-1 6 TROUBLESHOOTING If you are unable to produce printouts on the LM Series printer, use this section to make sure the basics have been checked, beforedeciding you are unable to proceed any further. The section is divided into se...
Page 78 - Is the RS232C Serial cable connected securely to
Section 6: Troubleshooting Page 6-2 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 6.2 USING THE RS232C (SERIAL) INTERFACE 1. Is the RS232C Serial cable connected securely to your serial port on the PC and to the RS232C con-nector on the printer? (The standard SATO cable for RS-232 uses a 9 pin-female to a 25...
Page 79 - UNDERSTANDING THE LCD ERROR MESSAGES
Section 6: Troubleshooting LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 6-3 6.3 UNDERSTANDING THE LCD ERROR MESSAGES When an error occurs, or when the printer needs to alert the user of something important, the message on the LCD screen will contain the necessary information. Additionally, the Status L...
Page 80 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE; Symptom: Paper is fed but not printed; What to check; specifically designed for the printer.
Section 6: Troubleshooting Page 6-4 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom: The display remains blank when the power switch is pressed. Caution Do not operate the power switch or handle the power cable with a wet hand. You may suffer electric shocks as a result. Sympt...
Page 81 - Symptom: Low quality print
Section 6: Troubleshooting LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 6-5 6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONT’D) Symptom: Low quality print Caution Pull out the power cable before cleaning the printer. No. What to check Remedy 1 Are the paper and carbon ribbon set correctly? Check if the paper and carbon...
Page 82 - Symptom: Print position is misaligned
Section 6: Troubleshooting Page 6-6 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONT’D) Symptom: Print position is misaligned Caution Pull out the power cable before cleaning the printer. No. What to check Remedy 1 Are the paper and carbon ribbon set correctly? Fix the paper and ...
Page 83 - Section 7: Optional Accessories; OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES; AVAILABLE INTERFACE BOARDS; ¤ IEEE 1284 Parallel interface board
Section 7: Optional Accessories LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 7-1 7 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7.1 INTRODUCTION This section contains details of the optional accessories available for the LM printer: • Interface boards• Calendar IC 7.2 AVAILABLE INTERFACE BOARDS Interface boards enable the pri...
Page 84 - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: INTERFACE BOARDS
Section 7: Optional Accessories Page 7-2 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual 7.3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: INTERFACE BOARDS 7.3.1 RS-232C board 7.3.2 High speed RS-232C board Interface board Connector Printer DB-25S (equivalent) (male) Cable DB-25P (equivalent) (female) Cable length shorter tha...
Page 85 - OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Section 7: Optional Accessories LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual Page 7-3 7.3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 7.3.3 IEEE-1284 board 7.3.4 USB board Interface board Connector Printer Anphenol (DDK) 57~40360 (equivalent) Cable Anphenol (DDK) 57~30360 (equivalent) Cable length: shorter than 1.5m Signal...