User's Manual

Section 1: Introduction
Page 1-2 GT Series Operator’s Manual
1.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
The SATO GT4xx “e” series of dual use (Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal) printers
are complete, high-performance labeling systems designed for printing tags and labels.
The key features of the GT series are:
• Faster print speed and better print quality than ever
• Large 3-line LCD screen and icon-rich user interface
• Fully configurable without the need for setting DIP switches
• Easy operation via multiple control buttons and status indicators
• Easy upgrading to higher resolution print heads and additional memory by users
• Richer SBPL command set for better control via software/network
• Supports standalone operation via execution of BASIC programs stored in memory
• Supports two I/O connections
• User friendly label and ribbon path
• Ribbon saving feature
All printer parameters are programmable using the front panel controls and via software.
All popular bar codes, including 2-D codes, eight human-readable fonts with two Care
Symbol fonts and a fast and efficient vector font, are resident in memory, providing liter-
ally thousands of combinations of type styles and sizes.