Section 2: Installation
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CW408 Operator Manual
2.3 MEDIA SELECTION
The size and type of media 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 single piece media or fan-fold media. It can also be printed on media roll if the
optional media roll holder is installed. The printer uses sensors to detect I-marks or gap on the media in order
to precisely position the print content.
Note:
For optimal print performance and durability,
use only SATO-certified media supplies with this
printer.
Using supplies not tested and approved by SATO can result in unnecessary wear and
damage to vital parts of the printer, and may void the warranty.
Gap label
I-mark label
Media feed direction
Media feed direction
Media feed direction
1mm
(0.04”)
3mm
(0.12”)
1.5mm (0.06”)
3mm
(0.12”)
14mm
(0.55”)
1.5mm (0.06”)
3mm
(0.12”)
Max.
100 mm (3.9”)
Ø 40 mm (1.6”)
Max. Ø 1
15 mm (4.5”)
Perforation
I-mark
printed on
the reverse
side
I-mark
printed on
the reverse
side
Fan-fold tag/ journal paper
I-mark tag/ Journal paper
Tag roll/ journal paper roll
1mm
(0.04”)
3mm
(0.12”)
14mm
(0.55”)
Max.
100 mm (3.9”)
Ø 40 mm (1.6”)
Max. Ø 1
15 mm (4.5”)
Perforation
I-mark
printed on
the reverse
side
I-mark
printed on
the reverse
side
Fan-fold label
Face-out label roll
Perforation
Perforation
Perforation
Preliminary