SATO CX 208 User Manual
CX208
Desktop Label Printer
USER
GUIDE
BAR CODE SATO ELECTRONICS (S) PTE LTD
438A Alexandra Road
#02-01/04 Alexandra Technopark
Singapore 119967
Tel: (65) 271 5300 Fax: (65) 273 6011
Service Hotline: (65) 273 6455
http://www.satosingapore.com
© Copyright 2001
BAR CODE SATO ELECTRONICS (S) PTE LTD
Warning: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed in accordance with
the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet or a circuit different from that
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to which the receiver is connected.
Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Caution: The FCC warns the users that changes or modifications of the unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or issued
to third parties in any form whatsoever without the express permission of
BAR CODE SATO ELECTRONICS (S) PTE LTD. The material in this
document is provided for general information and is subject to change without
notice. BAR CODE SATO ELECTRONICS (S) PTE LTD
responsibility for any errors that might appear.
PN9001091
Rev. A
assumes no
BAR CODE SATO ELECTRONICS (S) PTE LTD
438A Alexandra Road
#02-01/04 Alexandra Technopark
Singapore 119967
CX208 User Guide
Table of Contents
WhatYouGet ...............................1
Controls, Indicators, and Connections ..................2
Printer Power Connection.....................2
Printer Interface Connection....................4
Setup ...................................4
Loading Labels or Tags......................4
Loading Ribbon ..........................6
Sensor Calibration.........................8
Selecting the Label Sensor Type..................8
Using the Printer ..............................9
Printing a Self-test Label.....................9
Feeding Blank Labels.......................9
Label Reprint ...........................9
Sending Data to the Printer....................9
Printer Ready/Standby/Reset Control... .............9
Printing Labels..........................10
Controlling the Printer Using Direct Commands........10
Routine Maintenance ...........................11
What To Do If... ..............................12
READY light is not lit ......................12
READY light glows red .....................12
Self-test label willnot print ...................13
Labels will not feed........................13
Host stops responding ......................13
Labels feed continuously.....................14
Poor print quality.........................14
Technical Support.............................14
Printer Specifications...........................15
Communication Ports ..........................16
Standard Printer Cables.....................16
Serial Port Parameters......................16
CX Software................................17
Label Wizard CX.........................17
Windows Drivers.........................18
Media and Supplies ............................18
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What You Get
The SATO CX208 Printers come complete and ready to install and
print labels. Your CX208 shipping carton contains the following items:
CX208 Printer
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Parallel Printer Cable
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40 Watt Power Supply (80 Watt Supply optional)
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Stack of label
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Thermal Transfer Ribbon (not supplied with the CX208DT)
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User’s Guide
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CD-ROM Containing:
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Label Wizard CX Label Design and Production Software
Label Wizard CX Manual Files
CX208 User’s Guide
CX208 Programming Reference Guide
Windows Printer Driver for CX208
Label Wizard SE Evaluation Software
SATO Product Catalog
Adobe Acrobat Reader
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for viewing and printing the manuals.
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Controls, Indicators, and Connections
Device Name Primary Function Use
PRESS - to advance media
FEED Button Advances print media
READY
Indicator
ON-OFF Button
Power Input Connects to power supply
Serial Port Data input
Parallel Port Data input
Print Head
Release
Top Cover
Shows printer status
Places printer in On-Line
or Off-Line mode
Unlocks print head
Protects print media and
mechanism
PRESS while pressing READY
indicator - to print test label
PRESS - to pause printing during
batch mode operation
GREEN - Printer ready for data
OFF - Printer busy, or Off-Line
RED - Printer needs attention
PRESS to switch to/from Off-Line
or to reset the printer
Connect to transformer provided
with printer
DB9 female connector for
connection to host controller,
RS232 interface
Centronics compatible connector
for connection to host controller
Push both releases toward rear
of printer to release print head
Lift to open
Push outward at hinge to remove
Printer Power Connection
1. Plug the output of the AC power supply
provided with the printer into the connector on the bottom panel.
2. Connect the supply into an AC outlet
having the proper voltage.
ote :
Note:
X208 printers consume very little power
CX208/212 printers consume very little power
hen idle, so are not equipped with a power
when idle, so are not equipped with a power
switch. Pressing the READY indicator/ON-OFF (a
witch. Pressing the READY indicator ON-OFF
combined control) will reset the printer and switch
ombined control will reset the printer and switc
it from Off-Line to On-Line mode.
t from Off-Line to On-Line mode.
Important!
The required AC voltage is marked on the power supply.
Confirm that your AC voltage matches the power supply
requirements. Do not use any power supply other than
the one provided with the printer.
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Printer Interface Connection
1. Connect the supplied interface cable to the parallel printer port on the
computer.
2. Connect the other end to the parallel input port on the printer.
Ready LED Indicator/
ON-OFF Button
FEED Button
Top Cover
Print Head
Release
Paper
Guide
External Media
Feed Knockout
Parallel
Port
Serial
Port
Ribbon
Cover
Print Head
Release
Wall Mount Slots
Power Cable
Routing Channel
Power Input
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