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Table of Contents
Table of Contents..........................................................................................4
1. Overview ..................................................................................................5
1.1 Supported Models of SATO Printer ....................................................5
1.2 Printer Properties/Options...................................................................6
2. System Requirements ............................................................................7
3. Setup ........................................................................................................8
3.1 Installing the Driver .............................................................................8
3.2 Uninstalling the Driver.......................................................................11
4. Managing the SATO Printer .................................................................12
4.1 Overview …………………………………………………………………..12
4.2 Managing Printers from the Print & Scan (System Preferences)......12
4.2.1 Adding a New Printer ...........................................................12
4.2.2 Removing the Printer............................................................17
4.3 Managing Printers from the CUPS Web Interface............................18
4.3.1 Adding a New Printer ...........................................................18
4.3.2 Modify Printers .....................................................................22
4.3.3 Removing the Printer............................................................24
4.3.4 Setting Default Printer Options.............................................26
4.4 Managing Printers from the Command Line.....................................28
4.5 Troubleshooting ................................................................................28

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1. Overview
The SATO Driver for Mac OS X system was developed to allow the users to print into the SATO
printer.
This driver is based on CUPS printing system for Mac OS X. All the device communications are
handled by CUPS (backend). The raster filter converts the CUPS raster graphic into SBPL
which the printer can understand. For an instance, if the user prints a label, the raster filter
converts the graphic into SBPL command which will be send to the printer together with the
printer options.
1.1 Supported Models of SATO Printer
Currently only the following models of printers are supported by the current version of the driver:
Series Name
Models
CG2 Series
CG208 DT/TT
CG212 DT/TT
CG4 Series
CG408 DT/TT
CG412 DT/TT
GZ4e Series
GZ408e
GZ412e
M84 Pro Series
M84 Pro 2
M84 Pro 3
M84 Pro 6
CL6e Series
CL608e
CL612e
CL4e Series
CL408e
CL412e
M84xxSe Series
M8485Se
M8490Se
M8459Se
M8460Se
M8465Se
CT4i Series
CT408i
CT412i
LM4e Series
LM408e
LM412e
S84 Series
S8408
S8412
S8424
M10e Series
M10e
GL4e Series
GL408e
GL412e
MB2i Series
MB200i
MB4i Series
MB400i
MB410i
TG3e Series
TG308e
TG312e
CL4NX Series
CL4NX 203 dpi
CL4NX 305 dpi
CL4NX 609 dpi
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S84ex/S86ex
S84ex 203 dpi
S84ex 305 dpi
S84ex 609 dpi
S86ex 203 dpi
S86ex 305 dpi
CL6NX Series
CL6NX 203 dpi
CL6NX 305 dpi
CL4NX-J Series
CL4NX-J 203 dpi
CL4NX-J 305 dpi
CL4NX-J 609 dpi
CL6NX-J Series
CL6NX-J 203 dpi
CL6NX-J 305 dpi
WS4
WS408 DT/TT
WS412 DT/TT
PW208
PW208NX
PW208mNX
1.2 Printer Properties/Options
The driver supports printer’s the following settings below. Please take note that the setting
varies depending on the printer model. For more information, refer to the printer specifications.
Property
Description
Media Size
Sets the media size. Units in inches.
B&W
Conversion
Allows user to select dither options for improved printing image quality.
The choices are:
- Dither (default) will be used for images.
- Threshold (50%) will give sharp edges for text and bar codes.
- Threshold (75%) will give sharp edges for text and bar codes, darker
than 50%.
- Threshold (25%) will give sharp edges for text and bar codes, lighter
than 50%.
Sensor Type
Specifies the selection of the transparent sensor or the
reflection sensor
Print Method
Sets the Print method/type such as Thermal Type and Direct Thermal
Type
Resolution
Sets the print density
Print Speed
Sets the print speed
Darkness Range
Sets the print darkness. The print density parameter can be specified
in six options from “A” to “F”.
Darkness Level
Sets the print darkness level. The print density level parameter can be
specified in five options from “1” to “5”
Print Mode
Sets the operation mode such as Continuous, Tear Off, Cutter and
Dispenser Operation
Cutter
Sets the cutter options. This is only applicable for printer units with
cutter. Cutter Operation Mode should also be selected to make it work
Vertical Offset
Sets the start position coordinate. Specifies the vertical start position
correction signal. Units in inches
Horizontal Offset
Sets the start position coordinate. Specifies the horizontal start position
correction signal. Units in inches

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System Requirements
The minimum system requirements for the SATO CUPS Driver for Mac OS X are:
Mac with Mac OS X with CUPS 1.5 or higher
At least one supported model of SATO printer that can connect to the Mac
Figure 1 Overview
CUPS
(for Mac OS X)
CX)
User
- CUPS creates a
queue to keep track
of the current status
of the printer
- Filters (which include
printer drivers and
port monitors) and
backends are used
to convert job files to
a printable format
and send that data
to the printer itself.
- Communicate with
printers using LAN,
USB, LPT or RS232
- Bluetooth
communication not
yet supported.
- The complexities
of configuration
and Printer
language
commands are
hidden from users
- User will see the
printer
configuration for
various models of
SATO printers.
SATO Printers
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2. Setup
3.1 Installing the Driver
After obtaining the packages perform the following actions below.
Note: The screenshots may look different depending on the Mac OS X Distribution you are
using.
1) Locate the package file (.pkg) and run it.
2) The Installation wizard will appear on the screen. Click the Continue button to proceed to
the next step.
3) Click the Continue button after reading the Read Me text
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4) Click Continue and Agree to proceed to the next step.
5) On the installation wizard screen, click Install to confirm the installation.

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Note: In case you are required to enter username and password, please enter and click
Install Software.
6) Click the Close button to close the dialog box

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3.2 Uninstalling the Driver
1) Launch the Terminal.
2) To delete the package you can type in:
sudo pkgutil --forget satodriver.base
3) To confirm if the package has been deleted you can type in the commands below. The
satodriver.base won’t appear on the list anymore.
sudo pkgutil --pkgs

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3. Managing the SATO Printer
4.1 Overview
Printers can be managed using the CUPS Web Interface, Print and Scan (System
Preferences) and by the use the command-line program. The easiest way to manage the
printer is through Print and Scan and the CUPS web administration because it provides a step
by step wizard screen for you to follow.
CUPS support devices such as Serial, USB, LAN and LPT.
Note: The screenshots may look different depending on the Mac OS X Distribution you are
using.
4.2 Managing Printers from the Print & Scan (System
Preferences)
4.2.1 Adding a New Printer
To add a new printer from the Print and Scan, perform the following actions below:
1) Go to the System Preferences
2) On the System Preferences, click Print and Scan.
3) The system will auto detect the printer if your printer is connected through USB.
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4) In case the printer has not been automatically detected or added in the list by the system,
you can click the + button below the printer icons
5) Select Default in the Print & Scan dialog box and select the printer in the list.

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6) Please select the Select Printer Software in the Print Using dropdown. This will allow
you to select the drivers for the printer.
7) Click OK after you have selected the correct printer model on the list.

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8) If you are adding a printer using the LAN interface, click IP instead of Default on the Add
Printer dialog.
9) Enter the necessary information in the entry boxes

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10) Please select the Select Printer Software in the Printer Using dropdown. This will allow
you to select the drivers for the printer.
11) Click OK after you have selected the correct printer model on the list.
12) Finally, click the Add button

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4.2.2 Removing the Printer
To remove an existing printer properties perform the following actions below:
1) Go to System Preferences
2) On the System Preferences, click Print and Scan.
3) Select the printer on the list and click the -button below the printers.

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4.3 Managing Printers from the CUPS Web Interface
All Mac OS X system with CUPS installed has a CUPS Web Interface wherein users can
manage printers in the system.
Note: You may receive a 'Web Interface is Disabled" warning when you access the CUPS Web
Interface (http://localhost:631/”). This is a security feature Apple introduced from OS 10.7
onwards. You can turn on the local Mac OS X CUPS web interface by going into Terminal.
Enter in the command sudo cupsctl WebInterface=yes.
4.3.1 Adding a New Printer
To add a new printer from the CUPS Web Interface, perform the following actions below:
1) Open a web browser (example: Safari) and type in “http://localhost:631/” in the address bar.
2) On the Home page, click Administration on the top of the menu.

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3) Click Add Printers.
3) Select the printer you wish to add and click Continue
Alternatively, if you can’t detect printer you can chose any of the “Other Network Printers”
options. After that you will be asked to enter the Device URI of the printer.

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4) Printer information will be loaded in the page. Modify the information depending on your
needs.
5) CUPS will detect the printer model that best describes the printer. Click Add to complete the
process. If the selected model is incorrect, you can manually select the printer from the list.