Introduction

Overview

This document is intended for users who want to know how to configure SATO printers with PDF Direct Print function or system integrators who want to develop a solution that can send PDF data from their system and directly print the PDF data without graphics conversion on SATO printers with PDF Direct Print function.

　

About PDF Direct Print

PDF data becomes a standard document format for most of the ERP system, OS and PC applications, etc. However, when printing PDF data on most of the barcode printers, it requires a printer driver or custom software that converts PDF to graphic for printing.

SATO PDF Direct Print is the solution implemented as a special firmware installed on the printer. It allows users to print PDF files directly to the SATO printers without using any printer driver, utilities, middleware or application installed to the system.

It provides a cost-effective, secure, simple and reliable direct printing solution.

　

Supported Printers and Interfaces

The supported printer models of this function are CL4NX, CL6NX, CL4NX Plus, CL6NX Plus, CT4-LX, PW208NX, PW208mNX and S84NX/S86NX.

Users can send PDF data via any available interface of the supported printers, such as LAN, WLAN, USB, Bluetooth, etc.

　

Features

The features of SATO PDF Direct Print include:

Multilingual fonts and typefaces

PDF Direct Print supports all languages available in PDF and uses fonts embedded in the PDF file to prevent text garbling.

PC-less printing

PDF Direct Print resides in the printer memory and processes data internally. Thus, saving cost, space and time by eliminating the need to manage additional devices.

Split print feature (For CL4NX/CL6NX/CL4NX Plus/CL6NX Plus/CT4-LX/ S84NX/S86NX only)

Split the PDF document into multiple images and print them individually.

Layout Adjustment

Enables quick and easy changes to the orientation of data and the avoidance of any blank spaces.

High Speed and Quality

PDF Direct Print generates clear and precise fonts and barcodes and controls color density alongside a high-speed internal processor to ensure high and consistent throughput.

Multiple Interfaces

PDF Direct Print supports every commonly used printer communication interface, including Wireless LAN, USB and Bluetooth, enabling flexible use across any business environment.

Cutter Options (For CL4NX/CL6NX/CL4NX Plus/CL6NX Plus/CT4-LX only)

Users can set to cut the label after a specified number of printouts printed from a single data source.

SATO AEP

SATO AEP (Application Enabled Printing) enables more sophisticated operations through the use of API.

　

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Related Topics

Getting Started (CL4NX/CL6NX/CL4NX Plus/CL6NX Plus/S84NX/S86NX)

Getting Started (CT4-LX)

Getting Started (PW208NX/PW208mNX)

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