SATO 408E User Manual

Section 1: Introduction

LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual

Page 1-3

1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D)

Specification

Model LM408e

Model LM412e

Electrical Characteristics

Print method

Thermal transfer or direct thermal

Head density

8 dots/ mm (203 dpi)

12 dots/ mm (305 dpi)

Printable Area

W104 mm x pitch 1249 mm (203dpi)

(No printing within 3 mm from the inner edge)

Print speed

2 to 6 inches/sec @203dpi (adjustable in 1-inch/sec increments)

Note:
Maximum speed depends on print resolution, and may be further dependent on the type of
print layout, paper, or carbon ribbon in use.

CPU

32-bit RISC

Onboard Memory

Main Memory: 2MB FLASH ROM

Expandable Memory: 2x4MB Expandable memory

Interface Buffer: 2.95MB for Receive Buffer, “Near Full” warning at 2MB mark.

Acceptable Print Area

Standard width: 104mm

Standard pitch:178mm

(Expandable Pitch (using AX command): 356mm

(Expandable Pitch

(using EX command): 1249mm

(Expandable Pitch

(using EX command): 833mm

Memory cartridge

Not accepted

Print Characteristics

Print Format

Transmitted from host (computer)

Paper Thickness

0.08 mm to 0.26 mm supported.
Note: Be sure to use only printer supplies manufactured or certified by SATO.

Paper Size
*in continuous mode

Width: 10mm to 112mm (13 mm to 115 mm including liner)
Pitch 15mm to 1252mm (18 mm to 1255 mm including liner)

Label Pitch Sensor

Reflective type (I-mark) and Transmissive type (Gap)

Carbon ribbon
  Dimensions
  Thickness of base material
  Color
  Winding direction

Be sure to use the specified carbon ribbons manufactured or specified by SATO
W25mm to 111m by 450 m/roll
4.5 µm
Black (standard), also red, blue, purple, and green
Face-In winding