SATO CG412 User Guide

Section 3: Operation and Configuration

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• Use the selected interface for PC connection.
• Restart the printer in order to activate the Downloaded program. When starting the printer in normal mode 

for the first time, it makes the first factory test print. If no media is set in the printer, the printer will have a 
paper end error.

• When not receiving reboot command, manually reboot the printer and restart in normal operation mode.
• Ensure that the printer is in the “Wait to receive data” status (ERROR indicator: blinking red light) before 

you manually turn off the printer.

• During the process of downloading, if ON LINE (POWER) and ERROR indicators respond differently from 

above mentioned procedure, an error may have occurred. Please refer to Section 3.10 Error Occurrence 
While Downloading for details.

The following listed the downloadable firmware according to the connected interface. 

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: Downloadable x: Undownloadable –: Not available

Caution

• Downloading firmware will initialize all the previous settings (set by Utilities tool application or by 

commands). Write down its setting details or keep a copy of FACTORY TEST PRINT for your 
information in case you wish to maintain the same settings in the future.

• DO NOT turn the printer OFF when data is transferring to the flash ROM in Program or Boot 

Download mode, as it may corrupt the firmware and prevent the printer from starting up correctly.

Targeted firmware

Interface

Printer 

firmware

Keypad 

firmware

RS-232C

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USB

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Onboard LAN

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IEEE 1284

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SD card for Keypad

x

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