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... Features 1-4 TECHNICAL DATA Physical Characteristics 2-2 Enviromental 2-2 Power 2-2 Processing 2-2 Command 2-2 Interface Modules 2-2 Print 2-2 Sensing 2-3 Media 2-3 Ribbon 2-3 Regulatory 2-3 Character Font Capabilities 2-4 Barcode Capabilities 2-5 INSTALLATION Unpacking & Parts Identification Printer Installation Site Location Cable Connection Media Selection Media & Ribbon Loading Operational Mode Selection Continuous Mode Tear-Off Mode Cutter Mode Dispense Mode Linerless Mode Interface...
... Features 1-4 TECHNICAL DATA Physical Characteristics 2-2 Enviromental 2-2 Power 2-2 Processing 2-2 Command 2-2 Interface Modules 2-2 Print 2-2 Sensing 2-3 Media 2-3 Ribbon 2-3 Regulatory 2-3 Character Font Capabilities 2-4 Barcode Capabilities 2-5 INSTALLATION Unpacking & Parts Identification Printer Installation Site Location Cable Connection Media Selection Media & Ribbon Loading Operational Mode Selection Continuous Mode Tear-Off Mode Cutter Mode Dispense Mode Linerless Mode Interface...
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... with the product discussed and provides all of special information boxes. This manual also incorporates the use of the information required for instructions on printer programming through a host system. Examples of these boxes and the type of the page. NOTE: Provides helpful hints to the right side ...performing the tasks at that unit. LCD DISPLAY: Provides the specific display that is deemed of this product's Programming Reference document for printer installation, configuration, operation, and light maintenance. The footer identifies the product on the LCD at hand.
... with the product discussed and provides all of special information boxes. This manual also incorporates the use of the information required for instructions on printer programming through a host system. Examples of these boxes and the type of the page. NOTE: Provides helpful hints to the right side ...performing the tasks at that unit. LCD DISPLAY: Provides the specific display that is deemed of this product's Programming Reference document for printer installation, configuration, operation, and light maintenance. The footer identifies the product on the LCD at hand.
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...Primary Components GL408-412e Operator Manual 1-3 PN: 9001163A It's aluminum chassis provides the needed corrosion resistance demanded by some industrial applications. This printer model has the attractiveness desired for commercial applications coupled with the muscle expected of extra-durable, black ABS plastic to also provide a low...-show, easy clean surface for unsightly grim. Unit 1: Introduction GENERAL DESCRIPTION The GL4e Series printers are both molded of an industrial printer. but to not only provide protection against corrosive chemicals;
...Primary Components GL408-412e Operator Manual 1-3 PN: 9001163A It's aluminum chassis provides the needed corrosion resistance demanded by some industrial applications. This printer model has the attractiveness desired for commercial applications coupled with the muscle expected of extra-durable, black ABS plastic to also provide a low...-show, easy clean surface for unsightly grim. Unit 1: Introduction GENERAL DESCRIPTION The GL4e Series printers are both molded of an industrial printer. but to not only provide protection against corrosive chemicals;
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... when fails. LINE Starts and stops printing and transmission of icons and text. Maintenance Panel FUNCTION Allows movement through the menus. Allows return to the printer. Unit 1: Introduction CONTROL FEATURES This chapter identifies the interactive control features of the cursor for input. These functions are defined generally here. Positions paper if...
... when fails. LINE Starts and stops printing and transmission of icons and text. Maintenance Panel FUNCTION Allows movement through the menus. Allows return to the printer. Unit 1: Introduction CONTROL FEATURES This chapter identifies the interactive control features of the cursor for input. These functions are defined generally here. Positions paper if...
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...print ratio is 50%) Standby: 22.3 Volts AC, 20.6 Watts 32 Bit RISC 8 Megabytes 2.95 Megabytes maximum, 0.95 Megabytes near full SATO Barcode Printer Language (SBPL) Intelligent Command N/A IEEE1284 (EPC compatible) 9-Pin RS232C USB Adapter (480 Mbps) 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Automatic Switching 802.11g Wireless Wi-Fi Direct... Thermal / Thermal Transfer 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Inches Per Second (50.8 - 254 mm) .0049 Inches (.125 mm) GL408e: 203 Dots Per Inch (8 dpmm) GL412e: 305 Dots Per Inch (12 dpmm) 4.09 Inches (104 mm) 98.98 Inches (2514 mm) GL408-412e Operator Manual 2-2 PN: 9001163A
...print ratio is 50%) Standby: 22.3 Volts AC, 20.6 Watts 32 Bit RISC 8 Megabytes 2.95 Megabytes maximum, 0.95 Megabytes near full SATO Barcode Printer Language (SBPL) Intelligent Command N/A IEEE1284 (EPC compatible) 9-Pin RS232C USB Adapter (480 Mbps) 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Automatic Switching 802.11g Wireless Wi-Fi Direct... Thermal / Thermal Transfer 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Inches Per Second (50.8 - 254 mm) .0049 Inches (.125 mm) GL408e: 203 Dots Per Inch (8 dpmm) GL412e: 305 Dots Per Inch (12 dpmm) 4.09 Inches (104 mm) 98.98 Inches (2514 mm) GL408-412e Operator Manual 2-2 PN: 9001163A
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INSTALLATION • Unpacking & Parts Identification • Printer Installation • Operational Mode Selection • Interface Selection • Accessories Installation GL408-412e Operator Manual 3-1 PN: 9001163A
INSTALLATION • Unpacking & Parts Identification • Printer Installation • Operational Mode Selection • Interface Selection • Accessories Installation GL408-412e Operator Manual 3-1 PN: 9001163A
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... Shipping Container Figure 3-1, Unpacking & Parts Identification GL408-412e Operator Manual 3-2 PN: 9001163A Unit 3: Installation UNPACKING & PARTS IDENTIFICATION Unpack the printer as directed in the following procedure. 1 Place the shipping container (box) upright on a soid, flat surface. 2 Open the box, ...remove any loose items and the first layer of packing material. 3 Carefully lift the printer and accessories from the box and place them on a solid flat surface. 4 Remove the plastic covers from the packed items and visually inspect for...
... Shipping Container Figure 3-1, Unpacking & Parts Identification GL408-412e Operator Manual 3-2 PN: 9001163A Unit 3: Installation UNPACKING & PARTS IDENTIFICATION Unpack the printer as directed in the following procedure. 1 Place the shipping container (box) upright on a soid, flat surface. 2 Open the box, ...remove any loose items and the first layer of packing material. 3 Carefully lift the printer and accessories from the box and place them on a solid flat surface. 4 Remove the plastic covers from the packed items and visually inspect for...
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... the interface cable is connected, or the board is installed, the interface option will have to be chosen. Host Computer Printer Interface Cable Interface Board GL408-412e Operator Manual Power Cord Power Receptacle Figure 3-2, Cable Connection Diagram 3-3 LAN/WLAN Port Parallel... method and connect it's respective cable as shown. Following printer setup, procede to configure the printer for host computer interfacing. Refer to station, connect, and load the printer once unpacked. This will display in the printer's LCD menus, the desired option must be installed as ...
... the interface cable is connected, or the board is installed, the interface option will have to be chosen. Host Computer Printer Interface Cable Interface Board GL408-412e Operator Manual Power Cord Power Receptacle Figure 3-2, Cable Connection Diagram 3-3 LAN/WLAN Port Parallel... method and connect it's respective cable as shown. Following printer setup, procede to configure the printer for host computer interfacing. Refer to station, connect, and load the printer once unpacked. This will display in the printer's LCD menus, the desired option must be installed as ...
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...and if ribbon stock is stacked as opposed to suspended. Fan-folded media would be defined by whether their print application is loaded within the printer and suspended by the media holder. If that will be fed inward from the print head. Label Sensor Rolled Media Media Guide Media Holder GL408... to be equal to, or just narrower than, the print head. The media edge will be printed should have been taken into consideration before printer purchase. Using media that does not cover the print head will allow the platen roller to tread on the surface that is the ribbon stock...
...and if ribbon stock is stacked as opposed to suspended. Fan-folded media would be defined by whether their print application is loaded within the printer and suspended by the media holder. If that will be fed inward from the print head. Label Sensor Rolled Media Media Guide Media Holder GL408... to be equal to, or just narrower than, the print head. The media edge will be printed should have been taken into consideration before printer purchase. Using media that does not cover the print head will allow the platen roller to tread on the surface that is the ribbon stock...
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...the printed label as with the continuous or tear-off modes depending on label size). Refer to the Programming Reference document to the printer's front. LINERLESS MODE When the linerless option is specifically suited for removal when one must determine which mode will cut will occur,... and position itself so the next label may be used. This mode of operation is installed and enabled, this manual to program the printer's internal memory to be immediately adhered. Dispense and Continuous. The difference between the two. ATTENTION: Refer to the cutter blade, the ...
...the printed label as with the continuous or tear-off modes depending on label size). Refer to the Programming Reference document to the printer's front. LINERLESS MODE When the linerless option is specifically suited for removal when one must determine which mode will cut will occur,... and position itself so the next label may be used. This mode of operation is installed and enabled, this manual to program the printer's internal memory to be immediately adhered. Dispense and Continuous. The difference between the two. ATTENTION: Refer to the cutter blade, the ...
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... in the selection of the desired interface, proceed to the next unit for instructions on how to configure the printer for the printer to interface with the host. RS232C HIGH-SPEED SERIAL INTERFACE Asynchronous ASCII Data Transmission Rate Transmission Form Data Length Stop... Bit Parity Bit Codes Used Control Codes Connector (Printer Side) Cable Connector Cable Length Signal Levels Protocol INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Half-duplex communication Bi-Directional Communication 600, 1200, 2400, 4800...
... in the selection of the desired interface, proceed to the next unit for instructions on how to configure the printer for the printer to interface with the host. RS232C HIGH-SPEED SERIAL INTERFACE Asynchronous ASCII Data Transmission Rate Transmission Form Data Length Stop... Bit Parity Bit Codes Used Control Codes Connector (Printer Side) Cable Connector Cable Length Signal Levels Protocol INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS Half-duplex communication Bi-Directional Communication 600, 1200, 2400, 4800...
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...receive data when when the line is offline, either manually or due to be tied high. (Data Set Ready) - It goes low when the printer is low. If not being used , it is high. Sends X-On/X-Off characters or status data (bi-directional protocols). (Receive Data) - When... (Signal Ground) DTR (Data Terminal Ready) CTS (Clear To Send) RTS (Request To Send) DIRECTION Bi-Directional To Printer To Host To Printer Bi-Directional To Host To Printer To Host DB9 -2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PRINTER FGN (Frame Ground) RxD (Receive Data) TxD (Transmit Data) DTR (Data Terminal Ready) SGN (Signal Ground) DSR ...
...receive data when when the line is offline, either manually or due to be tied high. (Data Set Ready) - It goes low when the printer is low. If not being used , it is high. Sends X-On/X-Off characters or status data (bi-directional protocols). (Receive Data) - When... (Signal Ground) DTR (Data Terminal Ready) CTS (Clear To Send) RTS (Request To Send) DIRECTION Bi-Directional To Printer To Host To Printer Bi-Directional To Host To Printer To Host DB9 -2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PRINTER FGN (Frame Ground) RxD (Receive Data) TxD (Transmit Data) DTR (Data Terminal Ready) SGN (Signal Ground) DSR ...
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... Figure 3-6, Parallel Connector Pin Assignments PIN ASSIGNMENTS PIN SIGNAL DIRECTION 1 Strobe To Printer 2 Data 1 To Printer 3 Data 2 To Printer 4 Data 3 To Printer 5 Data 4 To Printer 6 Data 5 To Printer 7 Data 6 To Printer 8 Data 7 To Printer 9 Data 8 To Printer 10 ACK To Host 11 Busy To Host 12 Ptr Error To Host 13 ...Logic Gnd 17 FG Frame Gnd 18 +5V (z=24k ohm) To Host 1 Signals required for ieee 1284 mode. Printer Connector Cable Connector Cable Signal Level Data Stream SPECIFICATIONS AMP 57-40360 DDK (or equivalent) AMP 57-30360 DDK (or...
... Figure 3-6, Parallel Connector Pin Assignments PIN ASSIGNMENTS PIN SIGNAL DIRECTION 1 Strobe To Printer 2 Data 1 To Printer 3 Data 2 To Printer 4 Data 3 To Printer 5 Data 4 To Printer 6 Data 5 To Printer 7 Data 6 To Printer 8 Data 7 To Printer 9 Data 8 To Printer 10 ACK To Host 11 Busy To Host 12 Ptr Error To Host 13 ...Logic Gnd 17 FG Frame Gnd 18 +5V (z=24k ohm) To Host 1 Signals required for ieee 1284 mode. Printer Connector Cable Connector Cable Signal Level Data Stream SPECIFICATIONS AMP 57-40360 DDK (or equivalent) AMP 57-30360 DDK (or...
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... of root pasword is set as transfer mode - It requires a driver (shipped with a USB Optional interface installed. Details for printing; Printer Connector Cable Host Power Supply Power Consumption SPECIFICATIONS USB Type B Plug 10 feet (3 m) maximum Windows 2000 or above . SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Corresponding... the LAN driver are provided for loading the USB driver are contained in the LAN Interface Manual that is shipped with each printer that has the interface installed. LPD protocol complies with RFC854. Unit 3: Installation UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The Universal Serial Bus...
... of root pasword is set as transfer mode - It requires a driver (shipped with a USB Optional interface installed. Details for printing; Printer Connector Cable Host Power Supply Power Consumption SPECIFICATIONS USB Type B Plug 10 feet (3 m) maximum Windows 2000 or above . SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS Corresponding... the LAN driver are provided for loading the USB driver are contained in the LAN Interface Manual that is shipped with each printer that has the interface installed. LPD protocol complies with RFC854. Unit 3: Installation UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) The Universal Serial Bus...
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... Length Power Supply Protocol IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address SPECIFICATIONS RJ-45 Receptacle 10/100BaseT Category 5 100 meters or less Powered from printer Status3 return Protocol for Driver (cyclic response mode) Protocol for Driver (ENQ response mode) Status5 return 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255...alphanumeric character string (up to 32 characters) 01 to 255.255.255.255 802.11G WIRELESS The wireless print server provides easy printer interface with 802.11g Wi-Fi compliant networks free of the supported protocols. Variable Data Rates Frequency Band Wired Equivalent Privacy Sensitivity...
... Length Power Supply Protocol IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address SPECIFICATIONS RJ-45 Receptacle 10/100BaseT Category 5 100 meters or less Powered from printer Status3 return Protocol for Driver (cyclic response mode) Protocol for Driver (ENQ response mode) Status5 return 0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255...alphanumeric character string (up to 32 characters) 01 to 255.255.255.255 802.11G WIRELESS The wireless print server provides easy printer interface with 802.11g Wi-Fi compliant networks free of the supported protocols. Variable Data Rates Frequency Band Wired Equivalent Privacy Sensitivity...
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... TCP, UDP Application Layer LPD, FTP, TELNET, BOOTP, DHCP NOTE: Print data can be printed by LPR, the transmission order of logical printer name as queue name such as null (linefeed only). When sending the job by a proper setup. Unit 3: Installation Network Port WIRELESS LAN ...SIGNAL STRENGTH Link LED Off Blinking On 0 to 50% (weak) 50 to 75% (medium) 75 to display status. Printer status is obtainable by LPR is possible to this directory executes print operation. TELNET for variable setup; Figure 3-7, Socket Connection Diagram GL408-412e Operator ...
... TCP, UDP Application Layer LPD, FTP, TELNET, BOOTP, DHCP NOTE: Print data can be printed by LPR, the transmission order of logical printer name as queue name such as null (linefeed only). When sending the job by a proper setup. Unit 3: Installation Network Port WIRELESS LAN ...SIGNAL STRENGTH Link LED Off Blinking On 0 to 50% (weak) 50 to 75% (medium) 75 to display status. Printer status is obtainable by LPR is possible to this directory executes print operation. TELNET for variable setup; Figure 3-7, Socket Connection Diagram GL408-412e Operator ...
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... of monitoring and controlling print data status in the history buffer. This status byte informs the host of the validity of the host and the printer. If an error was received without a transmission error. INTERFACE SIGNALS SIGNAL SIGNAL DEFINITION FGN (Frame Ground) SxD (Send Data) - Data from...space is used , the CS and RS (maintaining at high) may need to be corrected before the print data is resent to the printer. If a print job exceeds the buffer size, transmission will be returned signalling to continuously receive print jobs while compiling and printing other jobs...
... of monitoring and controlling print data status in the history buffer. This status byte informs the host of the validity of the host and the printer. If an error was received without a transmission error. INTERFACE SIGNALS SIGNAL SIGNAL DEFINITION FGN (Frame Ground) SxD (Send Data) - Data from...space is used , the CS and RS (maintaining at high) may need to be corrected before the print data is resent to the printer. If a print job exceeds the buffer size, transmission will be returned signalling to continuously receive print jobs while compiling and printing other jobs...
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... output by jumper connector. Type I to Type IV for PREND (the output signal for various setup activities related to the external signal. Proceed to the printer's Advanced Mode for Pin 6). 5V, 400mA -- 5V, 400mA 5V, 400mA High: high impedance, Low: -15mAor more, 0V 5V, 400mA High: high impedance, Low:..., one with a 14-pin connector and the other with a 25-pin connector. Type IV Print end signal (PREND) is designed to connect the printer to an applicator. Type II Print end signal (PREND) is "high" before printing labels, "low" after completion of print, and "low" 20 miliseconds...
... output by jumper connector. Type I to Type IV for PREND (the output signal for various setup activities related to the external signal. Proceed to the printer's Advanced Mode for Pin 6). 5V, 400mA -- 5V, 400mA 5V, 400mA High: high impedance, Low: -15mAor more, 0V 5V, 400mA High: high impedance, Low:..., one with a 14-pin connector and the other with a 25-pin connector. Type IV Print end signal (PREND) is designed to connect the printer to an applicator. Type II Print end signal (PREND) is "high" before printing labels, "low" after completion of print, and "low" 20 miliseconds...
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... Serial Connector Figure 3-15, Interface Installation Diagram FLASH MEMORY CARD The memory cartridge provides additional storage of this manual for instructions on printer setup for the interface type chosen. Printer Protective Cover Figure 3-16, Memory Card Installation Diagram GL408-412e Operator Manual 3-22 PN: 9001163A The diagram below (Figure 3-15) displays the...
... Serial Connector Figure 3-15, Interface Installation Diagram FLASH MEMORY CARD The memory cartridge provides additional storage of this manual for instructions on printer setup for the interface type chosen. Printer Protective Cover Figure 3-16, Memory Card Installation Diagram GL408-412e Operator Manual 3-22 PN: 9001163A The diagram below (Figure 3-15) displays the...
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PRINTER CONFIGURATION • Printer Configuration • Configuration Modes • Menu Definition Tables GL408-412e Operator Manual 4-1 PN: 9001163A
PRINTER CONFIGURATION • Printer Configuration • Configuration Modes • Menu Definition Tables GL408-412e Operator Manual 4-1 PN: 9001163A