SATO CL612VA - Manual

Procedures, CL408 and CL412 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Adjusting the Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Darkness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Cleaning the Print He...

Print Quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-61 Print Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Repeat Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-63 Replace Data (Partial Edit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-64 Reverse ...

SECTION 1. PRINTER OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION The SATO CL Series Thermal Transfer Printers are complete, high-performanceon-site labeling systems. All printer parameters are user programmable using thefront panel controls and the DIP switches. All popular bar codes and 12human-readable fonts, including a...

GENERAL PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION CL408 CL412 CL608 CL612 PRINT Method Direct or Thermal Transfer Speed (User Selectable) 2 to 6 ips 50 to 150 mm/s 4 to 8 ips 100 to 200 mm/s Print Module (Dot Size) .0049 in. .125 mm .0033 in. .083 mm .0049 in. .125 mm .0033 in. .083 mm Resolution 203 dpi...

CHARACTER FONTS SPECIFICATION CL408 CL608 CL412 CL612 MATRIX FONTS U Font (5 dots W x 9 dots H) S Font (8 dots W x 15 dots H) M Font (13 dots W x 20 dots H) XU Font (5 dots W x 9 dots H) Helvetica XS Font (17 dots Wx 17 dots H) Univers Condensed Bold XM Font (24 dots W x 24 dots H) Univers Condensed...

BAR CODES SPECIFICATION CL408 CL608 CL412 CL612 SYMBOLOGIES Bookland (UPC/EAN Supplemental) EAN-8, EAN-13 CODABAR Code 39Code 93 Code 128 Interleaved 2 of 5 Industrial 2 of 5 Matrix 2 of 5 MSI POSTNET UCC/EAN-128 UPC-A and UPC-E Data Matrix Maxicode PDF417 Ratios 1:2, 1:3, 2:5 User definable bar wid...

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATION CL408 CL412 CL608 CL612 DIMENSIONS Wide 10.7 in. (271 mm) 13.8 in. (352 mm) Deep 16.9 in. (430 mm) 16.9 in. (429 mm) High 12.6 in. (321 mm) 11.7 in. (298 mm) WEIGHT 28.7 lbs (13 Kg) 41.9 lbs (19 Kg) POWER REQUIREMENTS Voltage 110 V ( ± 10 %) 220V ( ± 10 %) 50/60 Hz ( ± 1%) Pow...

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ACCESSORY CL408 CL412 CL608 CL612 MEMORY EXPANSION Two slots for PCMCIA Memory Cards (up to 2MB each). Can be usedfor Graphic File storage, print buffer expansion, format storage anddownloaded TrueType fonts. CALENDAR An internally mounted Date/Time clock that can be used to dat...

SECTION 2. INSTALLATION AND CONFIGURATION INTRODUCTION This section is provided to assist you in taking the CL Series Printer from the shippingcontainer to the application environment. Where the physical differences between theprinter models are significant (such as loading paper and ribbons), separ...

UNPACKING AND PARTS IDENTIFICATION Consider the following when unpacking the printer: • The box should stay right-side up. • Lift the printer out of the box carefully. • Remove the plastic covering from the printer. • For the CL4XX printers, remove the Front Access Door from its protectivebag and at...

Verify that you have the following materials when unpacking: • Printer • Power Cord • Extra Ribbon Core • Operator’s and Technical Reference Manual SETTING UP THE PRINTER Consider the following when setting up the printer: • Locate a solid flat surface with adequate room to set the printer. Make sur...

LOADING LABELS, TAGS AND RIBBON CL608 and CL612 LOADING LABELS OR TAGS 1. Open the Side Access Door by swinging it up and to the left. Thehinge system automaticallydampens the movement toprevent the door frominadvertently falling and possiblycausing injury to the operator. 2. Open the Print Head Ass...

12. Adjust the Media Knob based on the media you have loaded. For media up to 2.3 inches wide, use the “1” position, for media between 2.3 and 4.6 inches wide,use the “2” position. For media wider than 4.6 inches, use the “3” position. If youuse media narrower than 7 inches, using the wrong setting ...

LOADING LABELS, TAGS AND RIBBON CL408 and CL412 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS 1. Open the Top Access Door by swinging it up and to the left. Openthe Front Access Door by pushing down on the green Front Cover Latchand swinging the door forward and tothe left. This gives access to the printmechanism on thre...

the Eye-Mark from a minimum of 0.25 in. (6mm) to a maximum of 2.1 in. (53mm).See page 2-21 for sensor position range. OPERATOR PANEL CL608 and CL612 The CL608/CL612 Operator Panel consists of five LED indicators, two momentary contact switches, three DIP switches, four adjustment potentiometers ando...

LABEL: LED, illuminated when label supply is out. RIBBON: LED, illuminated when ribbon motion sensor does notdetect any ribbon motion. ERROR: LED, illuminated when there is a system fault such asan open print head. ONLINE: LED, illuminated when printer is ready to receive data.It is turned on and of...

REAR PANEL CL608 and CL612 Power On/Off Switch: Turns power On or Off. AC Input: Input 115V 50/60 Hz connector. Use the cableprovided. AC Fuse: Input power protection. Type 3A/250V. Interface Slot: Slot to plug in an interface adapter. An adapter mustbe connected before the printer is operational.Th...

SWITCHES AND SENSORS CL608 and CL612 Ribbon End Sensor: This sensor is a motion detector that signals the printerwhen the ribbon supply is turning. Head Open Switch: When the print head is opened, this switch is activatedand the printer will stop printing. Label Sensor Unit: This sensor unit contain...

PRINTER DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATION ALL MODELS DIP Switch Panels There are three DIP switches (DSW1, DSW2 and DSW3). On the CL608 and theCL612, DSW2 and DSW3 are located underneath a flip-down cover of the frontpanel. DSW1 (used to set the RS232 parameters) is located on the Serial Interfaceboard and t...

Stop Bit Selection (DSW1-4) . Selects the number of stop bits to end each byte transmission. Baud Rate Selection (DSW1-5, DSW1-6) . Selects the data rate (bps) for the RS232 port. Protocol Selection (DSW1-7, DSW1-8 ). Selects the flow control and status reporting protocols. See Section 5: Interface ...

Default Settings Switch Selections - All switches are placed in the Off position (default) for shipping.This will result in the following operating configuration: Communications: (1) Protocol: (1) Sensor:Receive Buffer: Mode:Label Sensor:Backfeed: External Signals: 8 data bits, no parity, 1 Stop bit...

Normal Mode When the printer is powered on, the readout should display the following message: The LCD Panel will display the Online status on the top line of the display and the thebottom line will contain the label quantity (QTY) status. The ON LINE message willbe changed to OFF LINE whenever the p...

Print Speed Adjustment There are three SPEED settings on the CL608/612 (4 ips, 6 ips and 8 ips) and five onthe CL408/412 (2 ips, 3 ips, 4 ips, 5 ips and 6 ips). The setting is listed on the bottomline of the display. The current setting is indicated by an underline under one of thespeed settings. To...

adjusted +/- 3.75mm using the PITCH potentiomenter on the Adjustment panel (seepage 2-42). 1. Use the LINE key to step the underline cursor to either the positive (+) or negative (-) selection. A positive selection increases the label pitch while a negativeselection decreases the label pitch. 2. Onc...

Vertical Offset Setting Vertical Offset is the distance down from the leading edge (the edge of the label thatcomes out of the printer first) to the first vertical print position. It is always a positivesetting since making it negative would move it up and off the printable label. Thissetting change...

Sensor Threshold Level The CL Series printers determine the location of the leading edge of the label bymeasuring the difference between light levels when it sees either a label edge or ablack “EYE” mark. This adjustment allows you to manually set the threshold voltagelevel, between the maximum and ...

Calendar Set If the Calendar Option is installed in the printer, the date and time can be setmanually using the LCD Display or via the <ESC>WT Calendar Set command (seepage 4-80). The last setting, set either manually via software command, received bythe printer will be the value used. The for...

6. After you have set the calendar, pressing the FEED key will accept the setting and advance to the Ignore CR/LF display. Ignore CR/LF This selection tells the printer to strip out all carriage return/line feed pairs (CRLF )from the data stream, including graphics and 2D bar codes. It is used primr...

1. Use the LINE key to step the underline cursor to either the YES or NO selection. The default position is NO. 2. Once the correct setting is underlined, pressing the FEED key will advance the display to the OFF LINE mode if YES was underlined or back to the Zero Slashdisplay if NO was selected. Us...

POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENTS CL608 and CL612 DISPLAY This potentiometer is used to adjust the contrast of the LCD display for optimumviewing under various lighting conditions. POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENTS CL408 and CL412 SENSOR THRESHOLD This potentiometer is operational only if the Label Dispense Option ...

SECTION 3. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION This section provides information on user maintenance for the CL Series printers.Because the CL printers come in two versions that differ mechanically, it is dividedinto two basic sections, one covering the procedures for the CL6XX and the other thepr...

Print The fine adjustment for Print Darkness is the PRINT potentiometer on the operator panel. It provides a continuous range of adjustment, allowing you to make precisechanges. Use a small cross-point screwdriver, turning clockwise for darker print andcounterclockwise for lighter print. See Section...

5. Check for any black coloring or adhesive on the swab after cleaning. 6. Repeat if necessary until the swab is clean after it is passed over the head. 7. The head should be cleaned at least every time the ribbon is changed and more often in harsh environments. Cleaning the Platen and Rollers 1. Tu...

5. The Platen is the rubber roller directly below the Print Head . It should be cleaned of any ribbon or label residue. 6. The Label Load Roller is located underneath the Label Hold-Down . It should be cleaned of any label residue or foreign material. 7. There is one metal roller used in guiding the...

5. View the Print Head Assembly from the front of the printer. Locate the two mounting screws on the top of the assembly. They are accessible through the twoholes in the Top Assembly Plate . Unscrew these two screws and set them aside. 6. The Print Head should now be loosened from the top of the ass...

3. Open the Label Hold-Down by disengaging the latch. The Label Hold-Down is spring loaded and will stay in the up position. Two rectangular holes will bevisible underneath the Label Hold-Down when it is raised. These are located approximately 1 and 2 inches in from the printer side plate. 4. Apply ...

PROCEDURES CL408 and CL412 ADJUSTING THE PRINT QUALITY The CL4XX printers are equipped with two different methods of adjusting the qualityof the print: print darkness and speed. When adjusting the printer for optimum printquality, a bar code verifier system should be used. The human eye is a poor ju...

when printing “ladder” bar codes (bar codes printed with the bars parallel to the printline). When printing a “ladder” bar code, it is important to allow the head to coolsufficiently before stepping to the next position. If it does not have sufficient time tocool, the bar will be “smeared” on the tr...

SECTION 4. PROGRAMMING INTRODUCTION This section presents the commands that are used with the SATO CL Series printersto produce labels with logos, bar codes and alphanumeric data. All of the CLcommands use the same syntax. Some commands reference a physical point on thelabel using horizontal and ver...

These commands set the operational parameters of the printer, like “set the printspeed to 3.” <ESC> {Command} {Parameter} {Data} Some commands can contain both Parameter and Data elements, such as “print aCode 39 symbol containing the data”. SELECTING PROTOCOL CONTROL CODES Protocol codes are ...

2. If you are using the printer’s RS232 interface, it is necessary to set the COM port on the PC such that the CTS and DSR signals will be ignored. Send your OPEN “COM”statement in the following way: OPEN “COM1:9600,E,8,1,CS,DS” AS #1 This sets the RS232 communication parameters of the host PC’s COM...

30 PRINT #1,CHR$ (2); Sends an <STX> (ASCII Code adecimal “2”) to the printer instructing itto prepare to receive a message. 50 PRINT #1,E$;"A"; Sends an “<ESC>A” command code toPrint Port #1 opened by statement 20above. 60 PRINT #1, E$;"H400";E$;"V100";E$;"XL...

Reference Point command to the sample data stream may help to adjust the print foryour labels. See the following two examples or refer to the Base Reference Pointcommand description. For example, the following illustrates a sample data stream for a CL612 printer andthe resulting label assuming a 6.5...

stream, the base reference point will be changed, causing the image to be shifted overtoward the inside of the printer where it can be printed on the narrower label. <ESC>A<ESC>A3H1374V0001<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0100<ESC>L0303<ESC>XMSATO<ESC>H0050<ESC>V0200&l...

<ESC>A <ESC>R<ESC>V0200<ESC>H0100<ESC>L0202<ESC>P02<ESC>XB1E<ESC>Q1<ESC>Z COMMAND DEFAULT SETTINGS There are some types of commands that must have a value specified before a labelcan be printed. If the data stream does not contain these commands,...

COMMAND CODES This section contains all the CL Series printer Command Codes. The commands mustbe sent to the printer in an organized fashion in order for the label(s) to print. The purpose of this section is to: 1. Explain the different commands and provide examples of their usage. 2. To provide a d...

Bar Codes Command Structure 1:3 narrow/wide bar ratio: <ESC>Babbcccd2:5 narrow/wide ratio: <ESC>BDabbcccd 1:2 narrow/wide bar ratio: <ESC>Dabbcccd a = Bar Code Symbol0 Codabar 1 Code 39 2 Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2/5) 3 UPC-A / EAN-13 4 EAN-8 5 Industrial 2 of 5 6 Matrix 2 of 5 7 rese...

Input to Printer <ESC>A <ESC>H050<ESC>V0025<ESC>B103100*CODE 39*<ESC>H0230<ESC>V0130<ESC>XS*CODE 39* <ESC>H050<ESC>V0175<ESC>BD20310045676567<ESC>H0215<ESC>V0285<ESC>XM45676567 <ESC>H050<ESC>V0325<ESC>BD3...

Printer Output Section 4. Programming Reference SATO CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev. E Page 4-13

Special Notes 1. UPC and EAN bar codes are not affected by the different types of narrow to wide ratios. Instead, the <ESC>D command addsdescender bars to these codes where needed to meet UPCspecifications. The <ESC>BD command puts decender bars andhuman readable text below the symbol. 2...

Bar Codes, Expansion Command Structure <ESC>BWaabbb aa = Expansion factor by which the width of all bars and spaceswill be increased (01-12) bbb = Bar height by dot (004-600 dots) Example: <ESC>BW02100 Placement: Immediately follows the <ESC>BT command andprecedes data to be encode...

Bar Codes, Variable Ratio Command Structure <ESC>BTabbccddee a = Bar Code Symbol:0 Codabar 1 Code 39 2 Interleaved 2 of 5 5 Industrial 2 of 5 6 Matrix 2 of 5 bb = Narrow space in dots (01-99) cc = Wide space in dots (01-99) dd = Narrow bar in dots (01-99) ee = Wide bar in dots (01-99) Example:...

Base Reference Point Command Structure <ESC>A3H-aaaaVbbbb - = This character is optional. When present, it specifies thatthe horizontal offset is in the negative direction. If it is left outthe offset direction is positive. aaaa = Horizontal Print Offset (see Note 5 for field range) bbbb = Ver...

Character Expansion Command Structure <ESC>Laabb aa = Multiple to expand horizontally (01-12) bb = Multiple to expand vertically (01-12) Example: <ESC>L0305 Placement: Preceding the data to be expanded Default: <ESC>L0101 Command Function To expand characters independently in both ...

Character, Fixed Spacing Command Structure <ESC>PR Example: See Above Placement: Preceding the data Default: The default is Proportional Spacing. Command Function To reset proportional spacing and place the printer back to fixedspacing Printer Input <ESC>A<ESC>H0025<ESC>V0050...

Character Pitch Command Structure <ESC>Paa aa = Number of dots between characters (00-99) Example: <ESC>P03 Placement: Preceding the text to be printed Default: <ESC>P02 Command Function To designate the amount of spacing (in dots) between characters.This command provides a means o...

Character, Proportional Spacing Command Structure <ESC>PS Set to proportional spacing <ESC>PR Reset to fixed spacing Example: See above Placement: Preceding the data to be proportional spaced Default: <ESC>PS Command Function To specify the printing of proportional or fixed spacing...

Continuous Forms Printing Command Structure None The printer locates the end of an adhesive label by sensing thebacking between labels or through the use of an eye-mark (blackrectangle on the reverse side of the backing). It locates the end of atag from a notch, eye-mark, or a hole between tags. Bot...

Copy Image Area Command Structure <ESC>WDHaaaaVbbbbXccccYdddd aaaa = Horizontal position of the top left corner of the area to be copied bbbb = Vertical position of the top left corner of the area to be copied cccc = Horizontal length of the image area to be copied dddd = Vertical length of th...

Cutter Command Command Structure <ESC><NUL>aaaa<ESC>~aaaa aa = Number of labels to print between each cut (01-9999) Example: <ESC><NUL>0002 Placement: Following the Print Quantity command <ESC>Q Default: <ESC><NUL>0001 (if cutter enabled) Command Funct...

Form Feed Command Structure <ESC>A(space)<ESC>Z Example: See above Placement: Separate data stream sent to printer Default: None Command Function To feed a blank tag or label, which is the equivalent of a “form feed” Input to Printer <ESC>A(space)<ESC>Z Printer Output Blank l...

Job ID Store Command Structure <ESC>IDaa aa = Job ID assigned (01 to 99) Example: <ESC>ID09 Placement: Immediately following the <ESC>A in the job data stream. Default: None Command Function To add an identification number to a job. The status of the job canthen be determined using...

Journal Print Command Structure <ESC>J Example: See above Placement: Immediately following <ESC>A Default: None Command Function To print text in a line by line format on a label. By specifying thiscommand, you automatically select Font XS with a CharacterExpansion of 2x2. You also estab...

Lines and Boxes Command Structure Line <ESC>FWaabcccc aa = Width of horizontal line in dots (01-99) b = Line orientationH Horizontal lineV Vertical Line cccc = Length of line in dots (see Note 2 for max length) Box: <ESC>FWaabbVccccHdddd aa = Width of horizontal side in dots (01-99) bb =...

Line Feed Command Structure <ESC>Eaaa aaa = Number of dots (001-999) between the bottom of thecharacters on one line to the top of the characters onthe next line Example: <ESC>E010 Placement: Preceding the text that will use the line feed function Default: None Command Function To print ...

Mirror Image Command Structure <ESC>Hhhhh<ESC>Vvvvv<ESC>RMaaaa,bbbb hhhh = Horizontal position of the top left corner of the area to bemirrored (see Print Position commands on Page 4-61) vvvv = Vertical position of the top left corner of the area to bemirrored (see Print Position c...

Postnet Command Structure <ESC>BPn...n n...n = 5 digits (Postnet-32 format)6 digits (Postnet-37 format)9 digits (Postnet-52 format)11 digits (Postnet-62, Delivery Point format) Example: <ESC>BP123456789 Placement: Immediately preceding the data to be encoded Default: None Command Functio...

Print Darkness Command Structure <ESC>#Ea a = Print darkness value(see Note 2 for allowable setting) Example: <ESC>#E2 Placement: Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A andimmediately before <ESC>Z in its own separate data stream Default: See Note 2 Command Function To speci...

Print Length, Expanded Command Structure <ESC>AX Sets the print length to 14" (356 mm) <ESC>AR Resets the maximum print length to 7" (178 mm) Example: See above Placement: Must follow the Start Code command (see Page 4-74)and be in it’s own separate data stream. Default: <ESC&...

Print Position Command Structure Horizontal Position: <ESC>Haaaa Vertical Position: <ESC>Vbbbb aaaa = Number of dots horizontally from the base reference point(1 to maximum) See Note 2. bbbb = Number of dots vertically from the base reference point(1 to maximum) See Note 2. Example: <...

Print Quantity Command Structure <ESC>Qaaaaaa aaaaaa = Total number of labels to print (1-999999) Example: <ESC>Q500 Placement: Just preceding <ESC>Z, unless <ESC>NUL exists, thenpreceding that. This command must be present in everyprint job. Default: None Command Function To...

Repeat Label Command Structure <ESC>C Example: See above Placement: Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A andimmediately before <ESC>Z in its own separate data stream Default: None Command Function To print duplicate of the last label printed Input to Printer <ESC>A<ESC&...

Reverse Image Command Structure <ESC>(aaaa,bbbb a = Horizontal length in dots of reverse image area b = Vertical height in dots of reverse image area.See Note 6 for field ranges Example: <ESC>(100,50 Placement: This command must be preceded by all other data and beplaced just before <...

Rotate, Fixed Base Reference Point Command Structure <ESC>%a a = 0 Sets print to normal direction 1 Sets print to 90°CCW 2 Sets print to 180° rotated (upside down) 3 Sets print to 270° CCW Example: <ESC>%3 Placement: Preceding any printed data to be rotated Default: <ESC>%0 Command...

Rotate, Moving Base Reference Point Command Structure Normal Direction: <ESC>NRotated Direction: <ESC>R Example: See above Placement: Preceding any printed data to be rotated Default: <ESC>N Command Function The <ESC>R command rotates the printing of all subsequent imagesin a...

Sequential Numbering Command Structure <ESC>Faaaabcccc,dd,ee aaaa = Number of times to repeat the same data (0001-9999) b = Plus or minus symbol (+ for increments; - for decrements) cccc = Value of step for sequence (0001-9999) ,dd = Number of digits for sequential numbering (01-99). The first...

Calendar Option Commands The following commands in this section require the Calendar option. Section 4. Programming Reference SATO CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev. E Page 4-75

Calendar Increment Command Structure <ESC>WPabbb a = Y Years M MonthsD Daysh Hours bbb = Numeric data: Years (1-9), Months (01-99), Days (001-999), Hours (001-999) Example: <ESC>WPM03 Placement: Anywhere within the data stream Default: None Command Function To add a value to the printer’...

Calendar Print Command Structure <ESC>WA(elements) (elements) = YYYY 4 digit Year (1981-2080) YY 2 digit Year (00-91) MM Month (01-12) DD Day (01-31) HH 12 Hour Clock (00-11) hh 24 Hour Clock (00-23) mm Minute (00-59) ss Seconds (00-59) TT AM or PM JJJ Julian Date (001-366) WW Week (00-53) ww ...

Memory Card Option Commands These commands require the Memory Card Option. Note: Before a Memory Card can be used for the first time, it must be initializedusing the <ESC>BJF command (see page 4-94). If it is not initialized, the printer willnot recognize the card and respond as if no card was...

Memory Card Function Format/Field Recall Command Structure <ESC>YR,aa <ESC>/D,bb,cc...c aa = Format number to be recalled (01-99) bb = Field number to be recalled (01-99) cc...c = Data to be placed in recalled field. Example: <ESC>YR,01<ESC>/D,01,99 Placement: Immediately aft...

Memory Card Function Status Command Structure <ESC>BJS Example: <ESC>BJS Placement: After the <ESC>CC Slot Select command. Default: None Command Function Casues the printer to print the card status. Printer Input <ESC>A<ESC>CC1<ESC>BJS<ESC>Z Printer Output S...

Two-Dimensional Symbols The following commands are used to create the two-dimensional symbologiessupported by the CL Series printers. Section 4. Programming Reference SATO CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev. E Page 4-99

Two-Dimensional Bar Codes PDF417 Command Structure <ESC>BKaabbcddeeffffnn...n aa = Minimum module dimension (03-09 dots). Will not printif values of 01, 02 or greater than 10 are specified. bb = Minimum module pitch dimension (04-24 dots). Will notprint if values of 01, 02, 03 or greater than ...

SECTION 5. INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS INTRODUCTION This section presents the interface specifications for the CL Series printers. Thesespecifications include detailed information on how to properly interface your printerwith your host system. The following information is presented in this section: • I...

THE RECEIVE BUFFER The CL printers have the ability to receive a data stream from the host in one of twoways. The receive buffer may be configured to accept one print job at a time ormultiple print jobs. The single job print buffer is generally used by software programsthat wish to maintain control ...

The receiving buffer will not be able to receive more data again until a “BufferAvailable” condition occurs. This takes place when the receiving buffer has emptiedso that only 56K bytes of data are being held (8K bytes from being full). At this time, DTR will go “high” or an X-On is sent to tell the...

PIN ASSIGNMENTS READY/BUSY FLOW CONTROL Ready/Busy is the hardware flow control for the serial interface on the CL printers.By raising/lowering the voltage level on Pin 20 of the RS232 port, the printer notifiesthe host when it is ready to receive data. Pin 4 ( RTS ) and pin 20 ( DTR ) are the impor...

If a CAN (18 hexadecimal) is received by the printer, it will cancel the current print job and clear all data from the receive buffer. Status Response The Bi-Com protocol is an advanced version of bi-directional communications wherethe printer can also report the number of labels remaining to be pri...

CENTRONICS PARALLEL INTERFACE ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Printer Connector AMP 57-40360 (DDK) or equivalent Cable Connector AMP 57-30360 (DDK) or equivalent Cable Length 10 ft. or less Signal Level High = +2.4V to +5.0VLow = 0V to -0.4V DATA STREAMS Single Job Buffer: The Single Job Buffer mode is no...

ACCESSORY (EXT) CONNECTOR The Accessory (or EXT) connector on the CL printer rear panel is intended for usewith the external printer accessories such as label rewinders or applicators. The14-pin Centronics type connector provides a choice of four different output signalsalong with various error cond...

EXTERNAL OUTPUT SIGNAL TYPES 0V +5V +5V 0V +5V 0V 20 milliseconds Start Print. (Label Feed Start) End Print (Label Feed Stop) 0V +5V TYPE 1 TYPE 2 TYPE 3 TYPE 4 Section 5. Interface Specifications SATO CL Series Printers 9001035 Rev. E Page 5-11

SECTION 6. TROUBLESHOOTING This section has been devised to help you if you are unable to produce output on theCL Series printers. Use this section to make sure the basics have been checked beforedeciding you are unable to proceed any further. The section is divided into threeparts: • Initial Checkl...

USING THE RS232C (SERIAL) INTERFACE 1. Is the RS232C Serial cable connected securely to your serial port on the PC (DB- 25S Male) and to the RS232C connector on the printer? WARNING: Never connect or disconnect interface cables (or use a switch box)with power applied to either the printer or the hos...

ERROR SIGNALS CL608 and CL612 LED LCD MESSAGE AUDIBLE BEEP ERROR CONDITION TO CLEAR Error On Machine Error 1 Long Machine Error Cycle power on/off Error On EEPROM Error 1 Long EEPROM Read/Write Cycle power on/off Error On Head Error 1 Long Head Cycle power on/off Error On Sensor Error 3 Short Sensor...

APPENDIX A. COMMAND CODE QUICK REFERENCE A Start Code. Begins all print jobs. Page 4-72 A(space)Z Form Feed. Feeds a blank tag or label. Page 4-40 AR Normal Print Length. This command resets the printer to the Standard print length (7 inches). Page 4-55 AX Expanded Print Length. This command sets th...

APPENDIX B. BAR CODE SPECIFICATIONS BAR CODE SYMBOLOGIES This section contains detailed information on the printing of bar codes on the CLSeries printers. Information on printing the following bar code symbologies isprovided: • Codabar • Code 39 • Interleaved 2 of 5 • UPC-A/EAN-13 • EAN-8 • Industri...

Codabar Command Structure 1:3 ratio <ESC>B0bbcccd (data) d 2:5 ratio < ESC>BD0bbcccd (data) d 1:2 ratio <ESC>D0bbcccd (data) d bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-12) ccc = Bar height in dots (001-600) d = Required Start and Stop character (A, B, C, or D) (data) = Bar code dat...

UPC-A/EAN-13 Command Structure <ESC>B3bbccc (data)<ESC>D3bbccc (data)<ESC>BD3bbccc (data) bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-12) ccc = Bar height in dots (001-600) (data) = Bar code data (numeric); must be exactly 13 digits. ForUPC-A, the first digit must be a zero and the la...

EAN-8 Command Structure <ESC>B4bbccc (data)<ESC>D4bbccc (data) bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-03) ccc = Bar height in dots (001-600) (data) = Bar code data (numeric); must be exactly 8 digits. Character Set 0-9 (numeric only) Density Table Printer Model Value of “bb” Narrow Bar...

Industrial Two of Five Command Structure 1:3 ratio: B5bbccc (data) 2:5 ratio: BD5bbccc (data) 1:2 ratio: D5bbccc (data) bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-12) ccc = Bar height in dots (001-600) (data) = Bar code data (numeric); must be an even number of digits orelse the printer will add a lea...

Matrix Two of Five Command Structure 1:3 ratio: <ESC>B6bbccc (data) 2:5 ratio: <ESC>BD6bbccc (data) 1:2 ratio: <ESC>D6bbccc (data) bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-12) ccc = bar height in dots (001-600) (data) = Bar code data (numeric only); must be an even number ofdigits ...

MSI Command Structure 1:3 ratio: <ESC>BAbbccc (data) d 2:5 ratio <ESC>BDAbbccc (data) d 1:2 ratio <ESC>DAbbccc (data) d bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-12) ccc = Bar height in dots (001-600) (data) = Bar code data (numeric); maximum of 15 digits d = Required check digit Ch...

Data Matrix Command Structure Data Format <ESC>BXaabbccddeeefffghh aa = Format ID. 01-06 or 11-16. The values 07 and 17will not be accepted by the printer. bb = Error correction level. 00 ,01, or 04-14. The values 02, 03or values of 15 or greater will be processed as a 00. cc = Horizontal cell...

Maxicode Command Structure <ESC>BVa,b,c,ddddddddd,eee,fff,gggg.....<ESC> a = Position of Maxicode symbol within the set, when usedin a structured append format 1~8. b = Total number of Maxicode symbols in the set, when usedin a structured format 1~8. c = 2 For Mode 2 Structured Carrier M...

CODE 128 CHARACTER TABLE The Code 128 Table lists 105 data values for the three subsets: A, B, and C. Eachsubset column displays either a single column of data or a double column of data. • If the subset column displays a single column of data, that is the data to beentered to produce the result. • ...

VALUE SUBSET A SUBSET B SUBSET C VALUE SUBSET A SUBSET B SUBSET C 0 SP SP 00 36 D D 36 1 ! ! 01 37 E E 37 2 “ ” 02 38 F F 38 3 # # 03 39 G G 39 4 $ $ 04 40 H H 40 5 % % 05 41 I I 41 6 & & 06 42 J J 42 7 ‘ ‘ 07 43 K K 43 8 ( ( 08 44 L L 44 9 ) ) 09 45 M M 45 10 * * 10 46 N N 46 11 + + 11 47 O...

APPENDIX C. CUSTOM CHARACTERS AND GRAPHICS CUSTOM-DESIGNED CHARACTER EXAMPLE The following example is presented to help understand the use of theCustom-Designed Characters command. It demonstrates the design and printing of an“arrow” in a 16 x 16 matrix. 1. Determine which matrix size to use • 16 do...

CUSTOM GRAPHICS EXAMPLE The following example is presented to help you understand the use of the CustomGraphics command. It demonstrates the design and printing of a “diskette” in a 48 x48 matrix. 1. Determine the matrix size for the graphic. It must be in 8 dot by 8 dot blocks. Theexample here has ...

PCX GRAPHICS EXAMPLE A graphics file in a PCX format may also be transmitted to the printer. The file mustnot be larger than 32K bytes (DOS file size reported in a DIR listing). For example, the WIZ.PCX image shown below has a file size of 15076 bytes. The uncompressed size (PCX is a compressed file...

APPENDIX D. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES INTRODUCTION This section contains instructions for using the following CL Series optional features: • Label Rewinder • Label Cutter • Label Dispenser • PCMCIA Memory Cards • Calendar • Interface Cards LABEL REWINDER ALL MODELS The rewinder is an external unit that a...

To unwind for using with an applicator, first set the power switch OFF. Attach thelead edge of the labels from the rewind spindle to the applicator entry point. Selectthe WIND option on the rewinder, and when ready to begin, set the power switch toON. LABEL CUTTER ALL MODELS The label cutter consist...

LABEL DISPENSE OPTION CL608 and CL612 The CL608 and CL612 Label Dispense Option is an external mechanism that provides the ability to print labels in the “demand” mode. It is attached to rear of theprinter with two screws and is connected to the internal drive mechanism of theprinter. When the label...

Access Door latch until it releases and swing the Backing Idle Roller out of the way. 7. Open the Print Head and feed the backing paper through the print area in the normal manner. 8. Route the label backing down the front of the print mechanism and around the Backing Drive Roller . 9. Wrap the back...

PCMCIA MEMORY CARDS CL608 and CL612 Description The Memory Card Option provides the connectors and interface board for twoPCMCIA memory cards slots. The two Memory Card slots, labeled A and B, areaccessible on the Back Panel. The printer memory can be expanded up to 4MB. Type SRAM Applicable Specifi...

APPENDIX E. CUSTOM PROTOCOL COMMAND CODES DESCRIPTION This section contains information on creating custom Protocol Command Codes foroperating the CL Series printers. The Protocol Command codes are used to tell theprinter that a specific type of information is being transmitted to the printer. As an...

RESET If the custom Protocol Command codes are incorrect or if the printer does notrespond to commands using the custom set, the Alternate Protocol Control Codes canbe restored by the following procedure: 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Place DIP switch DS2-7 in the ON position. 3. Turn power on while s...

6. After the command has been sent, the unit will beep and print a status label. If it does not beep and print the label, the printer did not accept the data. 7. If the printer does not beep and print a setting label, turn the printer off, check your download command stream for errors and start the ...

APPENDIX F: LABEL WIZARD SUPPORT ABOUT LABEL WIZARD Label Wizard is a software package running under Windows that is dedicated tocreating and printing labels on SATO bar code printers. Label Wizard lets you designlabels that include bar codes. Text, lines, boxes and graphic images. You can thenprint...