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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................... 4
1. Overview .................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Supported Models of SATO Printer .................................................... 5
1.2 Printer Properties/Options ................................................................... 6
2. System Requirements ............................................................................ 7
3. Setup ........................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Installing the Driver ............................................................................. 8
3.2 Uninstalling the Driver ....................................................................... 11
4. Managing the SATO Printer ................................................................. 12
4.1 Overview …………………………………………………………………..12
4.2 Managing Printers from the Print & Scan (System Preferences) ...... 12
4.2.1 Adding a New Printer ........................................................... 12
4.2.2 Removing the Printer ............................................................ 17
4.3 Managing Printers from the CUPS Web Interface ............................ 18
4.3.1 Adding a New Printer ........................................................... 18
4.3.2 Modify Printers ..................................................................... 22
4.3.3 Removing the Printer ............................................................ 24
4.3.4 Setting Default Printer Options ............................................. 26
4.4 Managing Printers from the Command Line ..................................... 28
4.5 Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 28

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The SATO Driver for Mac OS X system was developed to allow the users to print into the SATO
printer.
This driver is based on CUPS printing system for Mac OS X. All the device communications are
handled by CUPS (backend). The raster filter converts the CUPS raster graphic into SBPL
which the printer can understand. For an instance, if the user prints a label, the raster filter
converts the graphic into SBPL command which will be send to the printer together with the
printer options.
1.1 Supported Models of SATO Printer
Currently only the following models of printers are supported by the current version of the driver:
M84 Pro 2
M84 Pro 3
M84 Pro 6
M8485Se
M8490Se
M8459Se
M8460Se
M8465Se
CL4NX 203 dpi
CL4NX 305 dpi
CL4NX 609 dpi

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S84ex 203 dpi
S84ex 305 dpi
S84ex 609 dpi
S86ex 203 dpi
S86ex 305 dpi
CL6NX 203 dpi
CL6NX 305 dpi
CL4NX-J 203 dpi
CL4NX-J 305 dpi
CL4NX-J 609 dpi
CL6NX-J 203 dpi
CL6NX-J 305 dpi
1.2 Printer Properties/Options
The driver supports printer’s the following settings below. Please take note that the setting
varies depending on the printer model. For more information, refer to the printer specifications.
Sets the media size. Units in inches.
Allows user to select dither options for improved printing image quality.
The choices are:
- Dither (default) will be used for images.
- Threshold (50%) will give sharp edges for text and bar codes.
- Threshold (75%) will give sharp edges for text and bar codes, darker
than 50%.
- Threshold (25%) will give sharp edges for text and bar codes, lighter
than 50%.
Specifies the selection of the transparent sensor or the
reflection sensor
Sets the Print method/type such as Thermal Type and Direct Thermal
Type
Sets the print darkness. The print density parameter can be specified
in six options from “A” to “F”.
Sets the print darkness level. The print density level parameter can be
specified in five options from “1” to “5”
Sets the operation mode such as Continuous, Tear Off, Cutter and
Dispenser Operation
Sets the cutter options. This is only applicable for printer units with
cutter. Cutter Operation Mode should also be selected to make it work
Sets the start position coordinate. Specifies the vertical start position
correction signal. Units in inches
Sets the start position coordinate. Specifies the horizontal start position
correction signal. Units in inches

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System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for the SATO CUPS Driver for Mac OS X are:
Mac with Mac OS X with CUPS 1.5 or higher
At least one supported model of SATO printer that can connect to the Mac
Figure 1 Overview
- CUPS creates a
queue to keep track
of the current status
of the printer
- Filters (which include
printer drivers and
port monitors) and
backends are used
to convert job files to
a printable format
and send that data
to the printer itself.
- Communicate with
printers using LAN,
USB, LPT or RS232
- Bluetooth
communication not
yet supported.
- The complexities
of configuration
and Printer
language
commands are
hidden from users
- User will see the
printer
configuration for
various models of
SATO printers.

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3.1 Installing the Driver
After obtaining the packages perform the following actions below.
Note: The screenshots may look different depending on the Mac OS X Distribution you are
using.
1) Locate the package file (.pkg) and run it.
2) The Installation wizard will appear on the screen. Click the Continue button to proceed to
the next step.
3) Click the Continue button after reading the Read Me text

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4) Click Continue and Agree to proceed to the next step.
5) On the installation wizard screen, click Install to confirm the installation.