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PN9001038Rev.D®XL SeriesThermal Transfer Tag PrintersOperator and TechnicalReference Manual forXL400 and XL410

GENERAL PRINTER SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATION XL400 XL410PRINTMethod Direct or Thermal TransferSpeed (User Selectable) 5 to 8 ips125 to 200 mm/s4 to 6 i

Form Overlay, RecallCommand Structure <ESC>/Example: See abovePlacement: Must be preceded by all other data and placed just beforethe Print Quan

Form Overlay, StoreCommand Structure <ESC>&Example: See abovePlacement: Must be preceded by all other data and placed just beforethe Stop co

Graphics, CustomCommand Structure <ESC>Gabbbccc(data)a = Specifies format of data stream to followB Binary formatH Hexadecimal formatbbb = Numbe

Printer OutputSpecial Notes 1. Do not use ASCII <CR> or <LF> characters (carriage return or linefeed) as line delimiters within the graphi

Graphics, PCXCommand Structure <ESC>GPaaaaa,(data)aaaaa = Number of bytes to be downloadedExample: <ESC>GP32000, ... data...Placement: Any

JobIDStoreCommand Structure <ESC>IDaaaa = Job ID assigned (01 to 99)Example: <ESC>ID09Placement: Immediately following the <ESC>A in

Lines and BoxesCommand Structure Line <ESC>FWaabccccaa = Width of horizontal line in dots (01-99)b = Line orientationH Horizontal lineV Vertical

1. It is recommended that all lines and boxes be specified in thenormal print direction.2. The maximum allowable lengths for the different XL printers

Line FeedCommand Structure <ESC>Eaaaaaa = Number of dots (001-999) between the bottom of thecharacters on one line to the top of the characters

4. This command is invalid only if the value specified is zero.5. The rotation command can be used with this command.6. Following this command with a

GENERAL PRINTER SPECIFICATIONS (cont’d)SPECIFICATION XL400 XL410CONTROLS AND SIGNALSOn-Line LED GreenCutter GreenError LED RedLCD Panel 2 Line x 16 Ch

Media SizeCommand Structure <ESC>A1aabbbcccaa = Media Type0T Center Hole, Side Hole, R-Corner or I-Mark tag0L I-Mark or Gap labelbbb = Pitch Siz

Off-Line/PauseCommand Structure <ESC>@,nnn...nnnn...n = Display message, up to 32 ASCII charactersExample: See abovePlacement: In its own data s

Print & Cut OffsetCommand Structure <ESC>#abbbba = Offset Direction+ Feed Direction (plus offset)- Reverse Direction (minimum offset)bbbb =

Print DarknessCommand Structure <ESC>#Eaa = Print darkness value(see Note 2 for allowable setting)Example: <ESC>#E2Placement: Must be plac

Print PositionCommand Structure Horizontal Position: <ESC>HaaaaVertical Position: <ESC>Vbbbbaaaa = Number of dots horizontally from the ba

2. For print lengths greater than 9.5 inches, an optional Memory Cardmust be used.3. If any part of an image is placed past the maximum number of dots

Print QuantityCommand Structure <ESC>Qaaaaaaaaaaaa = Total number of labels to print (1-999999)Example: <ESC>Q500Placement: Just preceding

Print SpeedCommand Structure <ESC>CSaa = Designates the speed selectionSee Note 2 for allowable settingsExample:Example <ESC>CS6Placement:

Repeat LabelCommand Structure <ESC>CExample: See abovePlacement: Must be placed immediately after <ESC>A andimmediately before <ESC>

Replace Data (Partial Edit)Command Structure <ESC>0 (<ESC>zero)Example: See abovePlacement: Must follow <ESC>A and precede all other

CHARACTER FONTSSPECIFICATION XL400 XL410MATRIX FONTSXU Font (5 dots W x 9 dots H) HelveticaXS Font (17 dots W x 17 dots H) Univers Condensed BoldXM Fo

Special Notes 1. Specify the exact same parameters for the image to be replaced aswere specified in the original data stream, including rotation,expan

Reverse ImageCommand Structure <ESC>(aaaa,bbbba = Horizontal length in dots of reverse image areab = Vertical height in dots of reverse image ar

Special Notes 1. A reverse image area is affected by the rotate commands.Therefore, always assume the printer is in the normal printorientation when d

Rotate, Fixed Base Reference PointCommand Structure <ESC>%aa = 0 Sets print to normal direction1 Sets print to 90°CCW2 Sets print to 180° rotate

Special Notes 1. The specified values are valid until another Rotate (<ESC>%)command is received.2. Receipt of a Stop Print (<ESC>Z) comma

Sequential NumberingCommand Structure <ESC>Faaaabcccc,dd,eeaaaa = Number of times to repeat the same data (0001-9999)b = Plus or minus symbol (+

Printer OutputSpecial Notes 1. The value specified for Print Quantity (see Page 5-52 should beequal to the number of different sequential values desir

Start/Stop LabelCommand Structure Start Command: <ESC>AStop Command: <ESC>ZExample: See abovePlacement: <ESC>A must precede data<

Tag FeedCommand Structure <ESC>EJExample: See abovePlacement: Following the print jobDefault: NoneCommand Function Feed the already printed tags

Calendar Option CommandsThe following commands in this section require the Calendar Option.Section 5. Programming ReferenceSATOXLSeriesPrinters9001038

Bar CodesSPECIFICATION XL400 XL410SYMBOLOGIESBookland (UPC/EAN Supplemental)EAN-8, EAN-13CODABARCode 39Code 128Interleaved 2 of 5UCC/EAN-128UPC-A and

Calendar IncrementCommand Structure <ESC>WPabbba = Y YearsM MonthsDDaysh Hoursbbb = Numeric data: Years (1-9), Months (01-99),Days (001-999), Ho

Special Notes: 1. This command requires the Calendar Option. See your SATOrepresentative for more details2. Once the year increments past “99” it will

Calendar PrintCommand Structure <ESC>WA(elements)(elements)= YY YearMM MonthDD Dayhh Hourmm MinuteExample: <ESC>WAMM/DD/YY hh:mmPlacement:

Special Notes: 1. This function requires the Calendar Option. See your SATOrepresentative for details.2. The date and time elements may be placed in a

Calendar SetCommand Structure <ESC>WTaabbccddeeaa = Year (01-99)bb = Month (01-12)cc = Day (01-31)dd = Hour (00-23)ee = Minute (00-59)Example: &

Memory Card Option CommandsThese commands require the Memory Card Option.Note: Before a Memory Card can be used for the first time, it must be initial

Memory Card FunctionClear Card MemoryCommand Structure <ESC>*a,bba = Memory card section to be clearedG To clear SATO graphic files from memory

Memory Card FunctionExpand Memory AreaCommand Structure <ESC>EXaa = Memory Designation0 Use Printer Memory1 Use Slot 12 Use Slot 2Example: <E

7. If a job contains elements out of the memory range, it is ignored.8. This command cannot be used with the <ESC>AX and <ESC>ARExpanded P

Memory Card FunctionFonts, TrueType RecallCommand Structure <ESC>BJRabbccddeeeeff...fa = Font ID (0 thru 9)bb = Horizontal Expansion (01 thru 12

PHYSICALSPECIFICATION XL400 XL410DIMENSIONSWide 19.6 in. (302 mm)Deep 11.8 in. (552 mm)High 11.5 in. (294 mm)WEIGHT 30.8 lbs (14 Kg)POWER REQUIREMENTS

Memory Card FunctionFonts, TrueType StoreCommand Structure Begin Download <ESC>BJ( aa...abb..bDownload <ESC>BJDcccccddddee...eEnd Download

Memory Card FunctionFormat/Field RecallCommand Structure <ESC>YR,aa <ESC>/D,bb,cc...caa = Format number to be recalled (01-99)bb = Field n

Memory Card FunctionFormat/Field StoreCommand Structure <ESC>YS,aa<ESC>/N,bb,cc{...}aa = Format number to be stored (01-99)bb = Field

Memory Card FunctionGraphics, Custom RecallCommand Structure <ESC>GRaaaaaa = Graphics storage number (001-999)Example: <ESC>GR111Placement

Memory Card FunctionGraphics, Custom StoreCommand Structure <ESC>GIabbbcccddd{data}a = Specifies character format of the dataH Hex dataB Binary

Example of correct data stream:<ESC>A<ESC>GIHaaabbb001(DATA)<ESC>Z<ESC>A<ESC>GIHaaabbb002(DATA)<ESC>ZExample of in

Memory Card FunctionGraphics, PCX RecallCommand Structure <ESC>PYaaaaa = Storage area number (001 thru 099)Example: <ESC>PY001Placement: T

Memory Card FunctionGraphics, PCX StoreCommand Structure <ESC>PIaaa,bbbbb,{data}aaa = Storage area number (001 thru 999)bbbbb = Size of PCX file

Memory Card FunctionInitializeCommand Structure <ESC>BJFaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa = Eight character alphanumeric user IDExample: <ESC>BJFsatocardPl

Memory Card FunctionSlot SelectCommand Structure <ESC>CCaa = Memory Card Slot designation1Slot12Slot2Example: <ESC>CC1Placement: Immediate

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESACCESSORY XL400 XL412MEMORY EXPANSION Two slots for PCMCIA Memory Cards (up to 2MB each). Can be usedfor graphic file storage, pri

Memory Card FunctionStatusCommand Structure <ESC>BJSExample: <ESC>BJSPlacement: After the <ESC>CC Slot Select command.Default: NoneC

Custom Protocol Command CodesDownloadCommand Structure <ESC>LD,a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,ia = Replacement character for STX in ASCII or hex formatb = Repl

Special Notes 1. Commas must be used to separate the parameters. If a parameteris omitted between two commas, the default Non-StandardProtocol Command

Two-Dimensional SymbolsThe following commands are used to create the two-dimensional symbologiessupported by the XL Series printers.Section 5. Program

Two-Dimensional Bar CodesData Matrix, Data FormatCommand Structure <ESC>BXaabbccddeeefffghhaa = Format ID. 01-06 or 11-16. The values 07 and 17w

4. The Format ID specified for “aa” is defined by the following table.The printer only supports the Format ID’s defined in the table.IDNUMBERCHARACTER

Two-Dimensional Bar CodesData Matrix, Print DataCommand Structure <ESC>DCxx...xxx...x= Data, maximum of 500 charactersExample: <ESC>DC0000

Two-Dimensional Bar CodesData Matrix, Sequential NumberingCommand Structure <ESC>FXaaabcccdddeeeaaa = Number of duplicate labels to be printed (

Label Set #21. The maximum number of <ESC>FX Sequential Numberingcommands that can be used in one job is eight.2. In the example above four tota

Two-Dimensional Bar CodesMaxicodeCommand Structure <ESC>BUaaa,bbb,cccccc,dddd,ee...eaaa = Service class, numeric only (001-999)bbb = Country cod

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Special Notes 1. The Secondary Message field (ee...e) must contain exactly 84characters. If a smaller message is specified, the field must bepadded wi

Two-Dimensional Bar CodesPDF417Command Structure <ESC>BKaabbcddeeffffnn...naa = Minimum module dimension (03-09 dots). Will not printif values o

Special Notes 1. When the code words per line and the number of rows per symbol(“dd” and“ee”) are set to all zeroes, the printer will calculate theopt

SECTION 6.INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSINTRODUCTIONThis section presents the interface specifications for the XL Series printers. Thesespecifications inclu

THE RECEIVE BUFFERThe XL printers have the ability to receive a data stream from the host in one of twoways. The receive buffer may be configured to a

The receiving buffer will not be able to receive more data again until a “BufferAvailable” condition occurs. This takes place when the receiving buffe

PIN ASSIGNMENTSREADY/BUSY FLOW CONTROLReady/Busy is the hardware flow control for the serial interface on the XL printers. Byraising/lowering the volt

Cable RequirementsData StreamsOnce the flow control method has been chosen for the RS232C interface, the datastream must be sent in a specific manner.

Cable RequirementsData StreamsThe data streams for X-On/X-Off are constructed in the same way as they are forReady/Busy flow control. The STX and ETX

If a CAN (18 hexadecimal) is received by the printer, it will cancel the current printjob and clear all data from the receive buffer.Status ResponseTh

SECTION 2.INSTALLATIONINTRODUCTIONThis section is provided to assist you in taking the XL printer from the shippingcontainer and familiarization with

ASCII HEX DEFINITIONOFF-LINE0 30 No Errors1 31 Ribbon Near End2 32 Buffer Near Full3 33 Ribbon Near End and Buffer Near FullON-LINE, WAITING FOR DATAA

CENTRONICS PARALLEL INTERFACEELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONSPrinter Connector AMP 57-40360 (DDK) or equivalentCable Connector AMP 57-30360 (DDK) or equivale

ACCESSORY (EXT) CONNECTORThe Accessory (or EXT) connector on the XL printer rear panel is intended for usewith the external rewinder or stacker.PIN AS

SECTION 7.TROUBLESHOOTINGThis section has been devised to help you if you are unable to produce output on theXL Series printers. Use this section to m

4. When you send the print job to the printer and it does not respond, andthere is no error message on the PC:A. Check your data stream for some of th

USING THE RS232C (SERIAL) INTERFACE1. Is the RS232C Serial cable connected securely to your serial port on the PC(DB- 25S Male) and to the RS232C conn

ERROR SIGNALSLED LCDMESSAGE(1)AUDIBLEBEEPERROR CONDITION TO CLEARError On Machine Error 1 Long Machine Error Cycle power on/offError On EEPROM Error 1

APPENDIX A.COMMAND CODE QUICK REFERENCEA Start Code. Begins all print jobs. Page 5-63A1 Media Size. Page 5-46A(space)Z Form Feed. Feeds a blank tag or

BDabbcccd Bar Codes. Prints a 2:5 ratio bar code, except for UPC, EAN, Code128 and UCC128 symbols, which are fixed width bar codes. For valuesa, bb, c

FaaaabccccddeeSequential Numbering. Allows the printing of sequencing fields (text,bar codes) where all incrementing is done within the printer.aaaa =

UNPACKING AND PARTS IDENTIFICATIONConsider the following when unpacking the printer:• The box should stay right-side up.• Lift the printer out of the

Haaaa Horizontal Position. Specifies a field’s horizontal location across thewidth of the label from the current base reference point. The units ofmea

Qaaaaaa Print Quantity. Specifies the total number of labels to print.aaaaaa = Total number of labels to print for the job(000001-999999)Page 5-52Tabc

XU Font type. Specifies the 5W x 9L dot matrix font (includingdescenders).Page 5-28Z Stop Code. Ends all print jobs. Page 5-63%a Rotate - Fixed Base R

0 (zero) Replace Data (Partial Edit). Provides the ability to replace a specifiedarea of the previous label with new data.Page 5-55*a Clear Print Job(

CALENDAR OPTION COMMANDSWA(elements) Calendar Print. Prints the date and/or time field (up to 16 characters)from the printer’s internal clock. Use sla

MEMORY CARD OPTION COMMANDSBJ(aa..abb..b Start TrueType Font Storage. Prepares the Memory Card to acceptTrueType font data.aa...a = 40 byte font descr

GIabbbcccddee...eStore Custom Graphics. Stores a graphic image in the memory cardto be called later for printing on a label.a = Specifies format of da

2-D BAR CODESBKaabbcddeeefffnn...nPDF417. Prints PDF417 2-D symbols.aa = Minimum module dimension (03-09 dots). Will not printfor values of 01, 02 or

APPENDIX B.BAR CODE SPECIFICATIONSBAR CODE SYMBOLOGIESThis section contains detailed information on the printing of bar codes on the XLSeries printers

CodabarCommand Structure 1:3 ratio <ESC>B0bbcccd..(data)..d2:5 ratio<ESC>BD0bbcccd..(data)..d1:2 ratio <ESC>D0bbcccd..(data)..dbb =

Verify that you have the following materials when unpackaging:• Printer• Power Cord• Extra Ribbon Core• Operator’s ManualSETTING UP THE PRINTERConside

Code 39Command Structure 1:3 ratio: <ESC>B1bbccc* (data) *2:5 ratio: <ESC>BD1bbccc* (data) *1:2 ratio: <ESC>D1bbccc* (data) *bb = Wi

Interleaved Two of Five (I 2/5)Command Structure 1:3 ratio: <ESC>B2bbccc (data)2:5 ratio: <ESC>BD2bbccc (data)1:2 ratio: <ESC>D2bbcc

UPC-A/EAN-13Command Structure <ESC>B3bbccc (data)<ESC>D3bbccc (data)<ESC>BD3bbccc (data)bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-03)

Calculating theMod 10 Check DigitIf you wish to encode the UPC-A data “01234567890”, follow thesesteps to find the correct check digit.ODD 024680EVEN

EAN-8Command Structure <ESC>B4bbccc (data)<ESC>D4bbccc (data)bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-03)ccc = Bar height in dots (001-600

Code 128Command Structure <ESC>BGbbcccdd (data)bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-12)ccc = Bar height in dots (001-600)dd = Start code to

UPC-ECommand Structure <ESC>BEbbccc (data)<ESC>DEbbccc (data)bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-03)ccc = Bar height in dots (001-600

Bookland (UPC/EAN Supplements)Command Structure <ESC>BFbbccc (data)bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-03)ccc = Bar height in dots (001-600

UCC-128Command Structure <ESC>BIbbcccd (data)bb = Width of the narrow elements in dots (01 to 12)ccc = Bar height in dots (001 to 600)d = Placem

Example Without incrementing<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>BI04150101234567000000001<ESC>Q2<ESC>ZWith incrementing

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PRINTER COMPONENTSBefore attempting to set up the printer, please familiarize yourself with the majorcomponents.Ribbon RewindCoverMedia Supply Spindle

Data MatrixCommand Structure Data Format <ESC>BXaabbccddeeefffghhaa = Format ID. 01-06 or 11-16. The values 07 and 17will not be accepted by the

Character SetIDNUMBERCHARACTER SET ENCODINGSCHEME16 Bit CRC01 Numeric, Space Base 1102 Upper Case Alpha, Space Base 2703 Upper Case Alpha, Space,Comma

MaxicodeCommand Structure <ESC>BUaaa,bbb,cccccc,dddd,eee..eaaa = Service class, numeric only (001-999)bbb = Country code, numeric only (001-999)

PDF417Command Structure <ESC>BFaabbcddeeffffnnn...naa = Minimum module dimension (03-09 dots). Will not printif values of 01, 02 or greater than

CODE 128 CHARACTER TABLEThe Code 128 Table lists 105 data values for the three subsets: A, B, and C. Eachsubset column displays either a single column

VALUE SUBSETASUBSETBSUBSETCVALUE SUBSETASUBSETBSUBSETC0SP SP 0036D D 361! ! 0137E E 372“ ” 0238F F 383# # 0339G G 394$ $ 0440H H 405% % 0541I I 416&am

VALUE SUBSETASUBSETBSUBSETCVALUE SUBSETASUBSETBSUBSETC72 BS >( h >( 72 89 EM >9 y >9 8973 HT >) i >) 73 90 SUB >: z >: 9074 LF

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APPENDIX C.CUSTOM CHARACTERS AND GRAPHICSCUSTOM-DESIGNED CHARACTER EXAMPLEThe following example is presented to help understand the use of the CustomD

3. Transfer the image into two bit map representations and then into hexadecimal orbinary format.4. To store the custom designed character in memory u

DIP Switch andPotentiometer CoverMedia Hold-DownFusePower SwitchAC ConnectorPower SwitchINTERFACECONNECTORSCentronics ParallelSerial RS232EXT Accessor

6. To recall the custom character from memory, send the following code to theprinter:<ESC>A<ESC>L505<ESC>H0150<ESC>V100<ESC

CUSTOM GRAPHICS EXAMPLEThe following example is presented to help you understand the use of the CustomGraphics command. It demonstrates the design and

3. Transfer the image into a bit map representation and then into hexadecimal format:BIT MAP HEXADECIMAL FORMAT123456 12345611111111 11111111 11111111

4. Using the hexadecimal data, send the following code to print the graphic image asdesigned.<ESC>A<ESC>H0100<ESC>V0100<ESC>GH

PRINT #1,CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);PRINT #1,CHR$(&HC0);CHR$(&H00);CHR$(&H03);CHR$(&HC

PCX GRAPHICS EXAMPLEA graphics file in a PCX format may also be transmitted to the printer. The file mustnot be larger than 32K bytes (DOS file size r

APPENDIX D.OPTIONAL ACCESSORIESINTRODUCTIONThis section contains instructions for using the following XL Series optional features:• Label Rewinder• PC

the WIND option on the rewinder, and when ready to begin, set the power switch toON.PCMCIA MEMORY CARDSDescriptionThe Memory Card Option provides the

ERROR DESCRIPTION INDICATION REMEDYLow Battery - Low batterycondition is detected whenprinter is powered on.ERROR LED: BlinkingAudible Beep: 1 longDis

STACKERThe Integrated Stacker option can stack up to 500 tags at the maximum print speedof the XL400 or XL410. It obtains its power through the EXT Ac

OPERATOR PANELThe XL Operator Panel consists of three LED indicators and five key switches. Theyare used to set the printer operating parameters and t

INSTALLATIONThe Stacker Option consists of four major components:• Stacker- The Stacker collects and stacks the tags as they are printed and cut.• Tag

6. Turn the printer on and make sure the cutter is enabled and the tags aligned forprinting.Note: If the tag sensors are not aligned properly, the pri

APPENDIX E.CUSTOM PROTOCOL COMMAND CODESDESCRIPTIONThis section contains information on creating custom Protocol Command Codes foroperating the XL Ser

DOWNLOAD PROCEDUREThe procedure for downloading a custom Protocol Command Code set is:1. Reset the printer to the default settings using the Reset pro

APPENDIX F:CARE SYMBOL FONTSXCS FontSATOXLSeriesPrinters9001038Rev.DPageF-1

XCM FontAppendix F: Care Sumbol FontsPageF-29001038Rev.DSATOXLSeriesPrinters

The Operator Panel has two positions; one is flush with the printer (vertical) and theother is tilted backward. The position should be set for the bes

MEDIATag TypesTag Cut LineCenter-Hole Tag without Notch(set printer for Center Hole)Side NotchCenter-Hole Tag with Side Notch(set printer for Center H

I-MarkLabel GapI-Mark Specifications(set printer for I-Mark Tag or Label)X: = 3.75 mm minimumY: = 2 mm minimum, 3 mm maximumZ: = Center of Notch Wid

Media SpecificationsMEDIA TYPE MINIMUM SIZE MAXIMUM SIZECenter Hole Tag 32mm W x 25 mm L 100mm W x 240mm LI-Mark Tag 32mm W x 25mm L 100mm W x 240mm L

I-Mark Sensor7mmSensor(not used)R-Corner Sensor2.5mm16mm50mmCenter Hole &Gap SensorRangeSide Hole TagSensor Range34mm94mmINSIDE MEDIA GUIDEFeed Di

LOADING TAGS AND LABELSTurn power on and open the cover.Remove the Media Retaining Plate and load the tag roll.Power SwitchCoverTag RollMedia Retainin

Media Hold DownHead Lock LeverMedia Hold DownHead Lock LeverSensor LabelTagPaper Guide Lock ScrewPaper GuideLoad the tags from the rear until the lead

PREFACEXL SERIES PRINTER OPERATOR’S MANUALThe XL Series Printer Operator’s Manual contains basic information about the printersuch as setup, installat

Close and latch the Media Hold Down and then close the Cover.Refer to Ribbon Loading in this section ifthere is no ribbon in the printer.Start/Stop Ke

LOADING RIBBONPower SwitchCoverHead LockLeverTurn the power off and open the Cover.Open the print head by rotating the Head Lock Lever toward the rear

Ribbon UnwindRibbon RewindRibbon CoreRibbonTapeRibbonPlace the ribbon on the Ribbon Unwind Shaft, making sure the ribbon unwind direction isas shown).

CoverHead Lock LeverMake sure the media is fed into the printer with the leading edge underneath the printhead. Close and latch the print head in the

CUT SENSOR ADJUSTMENTThese adjustments are for R-Corner Tag (Side-Notch), Center-Hole and Edge-Holetags only.CoverCutterSensorAssemblyOpen the cover.

NotchSee Tag Charts on pages 2-8 to 2-9 if youare unsure about tag type.If you are using R-Corner Notch Tags, the tag notch must be on the inside edge

After adjusting the Cutter Sensor, make sure you:• Have the media and ribbon loaded correctly.• The media and ribbon type are correct for the configur

POWERING ON/OFFBefore Turning Power OffWhen removing power from the printer, you should first feed any printed labels ortags out of the printer by pre

being used, the leading edge of the first label should be under the printhead and even with the “Label Setting Position” label.• Close the Media Hold

SECTION 3.CONFIGURATIONINTRODUCTIONThe configuration settings for the XL Series printers are set in two ways. The first isvia three DIP switches (DSW1

APPENDICESAPPENDIX A: Command Code Quick ReferenceAPPENDIX B: Bar Code SpecificationsAPPENDIX C: Custom Characters and GraphicsAPPENDIX D: Optional Fe

PRINTER DIP SWITCH CONFIGURATIONDIP Switch PanelsThere are three DIP switches (DSW1, DSW2 and DSW3) located underneath anaccess panel inside the print

Stop Bit Selection (DSW1-4) - Selects the number of stop bits to end each bytetransmission.Baud Rate Selection (DSW1-5, DSW1-6) - Selects the data rat

Reserved (DSW2-4) - Reserved for future use.Receive Buffer Selection(DSW2-5) - Selects the operating mode of the receivebuffer. See Section 6: Interfa

Default SettingsSwitch Selections - All switches are placed in the Off position (default) for shipping.This will result in the following operating con

PRINTER ADJUSTMENTSThe LCD Panel on the XL400 and XL410 is used by the operator to manually enterprinter configuration settings. Many of the settings

POWER ONNormal MODEPrint Service LabelLoad SATO Default SettingsUser ModePrint Test LabelsDownload User Defined Protocol CodesSensor SetupPOWERPOWER +

USER MODETo enter the USER mode, power the printer on while pressing the START/STOPkey. After the printer beeps, release the START/STOP key.Pressing t

Print Speed AdjustmentThere are three SPEED settings on the XL410 (4 ips, 5 ips and 6 ips) and four on theXL400 (5 ips, 6 ips, 7 ips and 8 ips). They

7. The underline cursor is now positioned under the least significant digit of the H offsetsetting. The horizontal offset will increase each time the

SERVICE MODEA Service Mode is provided to make adjustments that require only occasionalchanges. Since they affect the basic operation of the printer,

TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION 1. PRINTER OVERVIEWIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1General Printer Specifications .

Setup SensorThe XL Series printers determine the location of the leading edge of the label or tagby measuring the difference between light levels when

3. Calculate the starting point voltage using the formula.4. Use the START/STOP key to step the counter to the desired setting. The display willincrem

4. Use the START/STOP key to step the counter to the desired setting. The display willincrement one step for each time the START/STOP key is pressed.

8. Once the setting is correct, pressing the FEED key will advance to the Cut Offsetdisplay.Cut OffsetThe Cut Offset is the distance from the referenc

2. Use the START/STOP key to select the type of media to be used.3. Once the correct media type is shown in the display message, pressing the FEED key

USER TEST PRINTThis option allows you to print a Test Label. It is recommended that you print a TestLabel after you have changed any of the settings i

4. Presing the FEED key will start the Small Service Print Test label print mode. Theprinter can be paused by pressing the FEED key again.5. To exit t

POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENTSThere are four potentiometer adjustments located on the Control panel underneath aprotective cover at the rear of the printer

Cut PositionWhen the printer is in the Cut mode (cutter enabled), the Cut Offset is set using theLCD Service Mode to correctly position the label for

DisplayThis potentiometer is used to adjust the contrast of the LCD display for optimumviewing under various lighting conditions.Print DarknessThere a

Adjusting the Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Darkness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Print Speed .

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SECTION 4.CLEANING AND MAINTENANCEINTRODUCTIONThis section provides information on user maintenance for the XL Series printers. Thefollowing informati

Print SpeedThe other method of controlling print quality is by controlling the speed at which thelabel is printed. This adjustment is made on an indiv

CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD, PLATEN, ROLLERS AND SENSORSSupplies needed: SATO SA070 Cleaning KitRibbonRoller1. Power the printer Off.2. Open the print hea

Cut Roller10. Moisten a cotton swab with SATOThermal Print Head and PlatenCleaner.11. Carefully clean the entire surface ofthe Cut Roller. Rotate the

SECTION 5.PROGRAMMINGINTRODUCTIONThis section presents the commands that are used with the SATO XL Series printers toproduce labels with logos, bar co

These commands set the operational parameters of the printer, like “set the printspeed to 3.”<ESC> {Command} {Parameter} {Data}Some commands can

2. If you are using the printer’s RS232 interface, it is necessary to set the COM port on thePC such that the CTS and DSR signals will be ignored. Sen

30 PRINT #1,CHR$ (2); Sends an <STX> (ASCII Code adecimal “2”) to the printer instructing itto prepare to receive a message.50 PRINT #1,E$;"

against the inside left edge of the printer as viewed from the front of the printer. Thenormal reference point is located at the H1, V1 position of th

Tag Feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-64Calendar Option Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-65Calendar Inc

The new Base Reference Point then becomes:New Base Reference Point = Maximum Print Width - Label WidthFor a XL410, the new Base Reference Point isNew

If you are using a 2 inch wide label, the entire image may not appear on your label.By adding the following Base Reference Point command to the second

ROTATED FIELDSThe XL Series printers can rotate each print field in 90° increments using the Rotatecommand.• <ESC>% - The field rotates, but the

COMMAND DEFAULT SETTINGSThere are some types of commands that must have a value specified before a labelcan be printed. If the data stream does not co

COMMAND CODESThis section contains all the XL Series printer Command Codes. The commands mustbe sent to the printer in an organized fashion in order f

Bar CodesCommand Structure 1:3 narrow/wide bar ratio:<ESC>Babbcccd2:5 narrow/wide ratio: <ESC>BDabbcccd1:2 narrow/wide bar ratio: <ESC&

Special Notes 1. UPC and EAN bar codes are not affected by the different types ofnarrow to wide ratios. Instead, the <ESC>D command addsdescende

Bar Codes, ExpansionCommand Structure <ESC>BWaabbbaa = Expansion factor by which the width of all bars and spaceswill be increased (01-12)bbb =

Bar Codes, Variable RatioCommand Structure <ESC>BTabbccddeea = Bar Code Symbol:0 Codabar1 Code 392 Interleaved 2 of 5bb = Narrow space in dots (

Special Notes 1. This command must be immediately followed by the <ESC>BW BarCode Expansion command (see Page 5-13).2. You may use only one vari

SECTION 6. TROUBLESHOOTINGInitial Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1Using the Centronics (Parallel) Interface . . .

Batch SeparatorCommand Structure <ESC>Iaa = 1 Batch Marker- Prints a black mark on the edge ofthe first tag of the print job.b = 1 Batch Separat

Base Reference PointCommand Structure <ESC>A3H-aaaaVbbbb- = This character is optional. When present, it specifies that thehorizontal offset is

Special Notes 1. Use of this command will set the Vertical/Horizontal Offset setting ofthe printer configuration until a new Base Reference Pointcomma

Characters, Custom-DesignedCommand Structure Store Command: <ESC>TabccRecall Command: <ESC>Kab90cca = 1 16x16 matrix2 24x24 matrixb = Spec

Printer OutputSpecial Notes 1. When printing the custom character using the Recall command, thecharacter is affected by the following commands:Charact

Character ExpansionCommand Structure <ESC>Laabbaa = Multiple to expand horizontally (01-12)bb = Multiple to expand vertically (01-12)Example: &l

Special Notes This command will expand the following fonts:1. Fonts XU, XS, XM, OA & OB (see Page 5-28) and fonts XB and XL(see Page 5-32).2. This

Character PitchCommand Structure <ESC>Paaaa = Number of dots between characters (00-99)Example: <ESC>P03Placement: Preceding the text to b

Special Notes 1. This command is affected by the <ESC>L Character Expansioncommand (see Page 5-21). The character pitch is actually theproduct o

Clear Print Job(s) & MemoryCommand Structure <ESC>*aa = If the “a” parameter is not included with this command andthe printer is in the mult

SECTION 1.PRINTER OVERVIEWINTRODUCTIONThe SATO XL400 and XL410 Thermal Transfer Printers are complete,high-performance labeling systems designed speci

Copy Image AreaCommand Structure <ESC>WDHaaaaVbbbbXccccYddddaaaa = Horizontal position of the top left corner of the area to be copiedbbbb = Ver

Special Notes 1. Use the Print Position commands (V and H) to locate the new areafor the duplicate image (see Page 5-50).2. Position of the new target

Fonts OA, OB, XU, XS & XMCommand Structure Font XU: <ESC>XUFont XS: <ESC>XSFont XM: <ESC>XMFont OA: <ESC>OAFont OB: <ES

characters. It is recommended to use a spacing of 5 dots forOCR-A and 1 dot for OCR-B.3. You may also create custom characters or fonts. See the <E

Font, VectorCommand Structure Specify Vector Font: <ESC>$a,b,c,dData for Vector Font: <ESC>$=(data)a = A Helvetica Bold (proportional spac

Printer OutputSpecial Notes 1. The Pitch command can be used with Vector fonts.2. If the font size designation is out of the specified range, a defaul

Fonts XB & XLCommand Structure Font XB: <ESC>XBaFont XL: <ESC>XLaa = 0 Disables auto-smoothing of font1 Enables auto-smoothing of font

3. Character spacing may be altered through the use of the <ESC>ACharacter Pitch command (see Page 5-23).4. A font must be defined for each fiel

Fonts XCS and XCLCare SymbolsCommand Structure Font XCS: <ESC>XCS,{data}Font XCL: <ESC>XCL,{data}{data} = ASCII code for Care SymbolsExamp

Form FeedCommand Structure <ESC>A(space)<ESC>ZExample: See abovePlacement: Separate data stream sent to printerDefault: NoneCommand Functi