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SATO CL412E Barcode Label Printer Manual
The SATO CL412E is an industrial barcode label printer that supports both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing. It offers resolutions up to 305 dpi, print speeds of 2‑6 inches per second, and a maximum printable area of 104 mm × 833 mm. The unit is driven by a 133 MHz 32‑bit RISC processor and includes extensive font and graphic capabilities.
The printer includes multiple communication interfaces such as LAN, USB, IEEE1284 parallel, RS‑232C, RS‑422/485, and TCP/IP. Power requirements are 100‑220 V, 50/60 Hz, with a standby consumption of 50 W and a working consumption of 130 W. It operates in temperatures from 5‑40 °C (41‑104 °F) with 15‑85 % relative humidity (non‑condensing) and accepts a variety of label types and ribbon specifications. This manual is written in Chinese.
SATO CL412E specifications
| Printing method | Thermal transfer / Direct thermal |
|---|---|
| Maximum print width | 104 mm |
| Maximum print length | 833 mm |
| Print resolution | 305 dpi |
| Print speed | 2‑6 inches/second (50‑150 mm/s) |
| Processor | 133 MHz, 32‑bit RISC |
| Standby power consumption | 50 W |
| Operating power consumption | 130 W |
| Power supply | 100‑220 V ±10%, 50/60 Hz ±1% |
| Operating temperature | 5‑40 °C (41‑104 °F) |
| Relative humidity (non‑condensing) | 15‑85 % |
| Label width range | 0.78‑5.1 in (22‑131 mm) |
| Label length range | 0.24‑14.0 in (6‑356 mm) |
| Ribbon width | 111 mm |
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Questions answered in these manuals
What printing methods does the SATO CL412E support?
It supports both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing.
Which communication interfaces are available on the CL412E?
The printer offers LAN, USB, IEEE1284 parallel, RS‑232C, RS‑422/485, and TCP/IP interfaces.
What is the print resolution of the CL408e model?
The CL408e prints at 203 dpi (8 dots per millimetre).
What environmental conditions are recommended for operation?
Operate between 5 °C and 40 °C (41‑104 °F) with 15‑85 % relative humidity and no condensation.