SATO CX400 Quick Start Guide

Table of Contents

Table of Contents......................................................................................1

1. What You Get........................................................................................2

2. Safety Precautions.................................................................................3

2.1 Markings and symbols..................................................................3

3. Setup .....................................................................................................7

3.1 Loading labels or tags...................................................................7

3.2 Loading ribbon..............................................................................7

3.3 Selecting the label sensor type......................................................9

4. Using the Printer.................................................................................10

4.1 Printing a self-test label ..............................................................10

4.2 Feeding blank labels ...................................................................10

4.3 Label reprint................................................................................11

4.4 Sending data to the printer..........................................................11

4.5 Resetting the printer....................................................................11

4.6 Printing labels .............................................................................12

4.7 Controlling the printer using direct commands ..........................13

5. Printer Specifications..........................................................................14

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1. What You Get

Thank you for purchasing the SATO CX Series. To provide outstanding
customer services worldwide, SATO operates through its worldwide
subsidiaries, value-added resellers and system integrators. Should you require
any assistance, you may contact any of these parties.

Please verify that your package contains all these items:

 CX Printer
 Power Supply
 Sample Label Roll
 Thermal Transfer Ribbon
 Quick User’s Guide
 CD-ROM

If any of the mentioned item(s) is missing, please contact your vendor
immediately for package replacement.

Should you require any information about the CX Series, please visit our
website at www.SATOAmerica.com

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2. Safety Precautions

In this section, safety precautions about printer operation are explained to
ensure proper care and usage. Please read these carefully before using your
printer.

2.1 Markings and symbols

The following symbols or markings are used in this quick guide so that you
use the printer correctly which helps to prevent any damage to property, harm
or injury to yourself and others. Please read the explanations carefully to be
familiarized with their meanings.

Symbol Example

The triangle ( ) indicates something you should take
absolute care when doing. The cautions are indicated
concretely within the symbol. The symbol on the left
indicates caution with electric shock.
A diagonal line with a circle ( ) indicates something
you should not do. The symbol on the left indicates you
should not try to take the unit apart.

This symbol indicates
information that, if ignored or
applied incorrectly, creates the
danger of death or serious
personal injury.
This symbol indicates
information that, if ignored or
applied correctly, creates the
possibility of personal injury or
property damage.

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Liquids

Foreign Matter

A black circle ( ) indicates something you need to do.
The symbol on the left indicates you should unplug the unit
from the wall outlet.

Do not place any containers with water or chemicals, such
as flower vases or cups, as well as small metallic objects
near the printer. If any of these should fall into the printer,
immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest
dealer or service center. Continued use creates the danger
of fire or electrical shock.

Do not drop or insert metallic or flammable objects into the
openings on the printer (such as outlets for cables). If any of
these should fall into the printer, immediately turn off the
power and contact your nearest dealer or service center.
Continued use creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.

Dropping and Damage

Should the printer ever fall or otherwise becomes damaged,
immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest
dealer or service center. Continued use creates the danger of
fire or electrical shock.

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Abnormal Conditions

Continued use of the printer while it is emitting smoke or
strange odor, creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
Immediately turn off the power and contact your nearest
dealer or service center for repairs. Do not try to service the
printer by yourself.

Disassembly

Never try to take the unit apart or modify it in any way.
Doing so creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.
Contact your nearest dealer or service center for repairs.

AC Adapter

Use only the specified voltage. Using a different voltage may
create the danger of fire or electrical shock.

Never cut, damage or modify the power cord. Also, never
place heavy objects on, set fire to or pull the power cord, as it
can damage the cord and create the danger of fire or electrical
shock.

Should the power cord ever become seriously damaged
(internal wiring exposed or shorted), contact your nearest
dealer or service center. Continued use of such a cord creates
the danger of fire or electrical shock.

Never modify, excessively bend, twist, or pull the power cord.
Doing so creates the danger of fire or electrical shock.

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