SATO CG412 Guida Utente

Section 2: Installation

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Consider the following when setting up the printer:

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Place the printer on a solid flat surface with adequate space. Make sure there is enough space above
the printer to provide clearance for the top cover to swing open.

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Place it away from hazardous materials or dusty environments.

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Place it within operational distance of the host computer, within interface cable specifications.

The size and type of the labels or paper to be printed should have been taken into consideration before printer
purchase. Ideally, the media width will be equal to, or just narrower than, the print head. Using media that
does not cover the print head will allow the platen roller to tread on it and wear it out. The media edge will also
wear a groove in the platen roller, which can affect print quality.

This printer can print on roll media or fan-folded media. The methods used for loading roll media and fan-
folded media differ. The printer uses sensors to detect I-Marks or gap on the media in order to precisely
position the print content.

For optimal print performance and durability, please use SATO-certified label and ribbon supplies 
on this printer. Using supplies not tested and approved for use by SATO can result in unnecessary 
wear and damage to vital parts of the printer, and may void the warranty.

Fan-fold media

l-Mark 
paper

Front side

Front side

Fold perforation

I-Mark

Reverse side

Label  gap/
I-Mark

1.5 mm

Face-in Roll media

Face-out Roll media

3 mm

Gap (spacing)

Paper feed direction

Paper feed direction

I-Mark

Reverse side

Front side

I-Mark

Reverse side

1.5 mm

3 mm

Gap (spacing)

Paper feed direction

Label  gap/
I-Mark