Find the Developer and Driver Version of a SATO Windows Print Driver – Instructions
Target Audience: Basic User, Advanced User, IT Manager
Article #: 12051
Summary
Knowing the developer and version number of a SATO Windows print driver is an important part of troubleshooting printer issues. It may be surprising, but not all printer drivers are developed in-house by the manufacturer. Sometimes, a third party software company produces the drivers. Therefore, knowing who developed the driver can be critical. Additionally, if you know which version of the driver you are working with, you can track down software conflicts.
Preparation
Before you begin, make sure that the driver is properly installed on your Windows PC.
Instructions
- Enter “Printers & Scanners” in the Windows task bar to find and open that settings window.

- Select the SATO print queue for the correct printer and click on the Manage button.

- Next, select Printing Preferences.

- On the Printing Preferences page, select Help and About.

- Note the developer and the drier version. In this case, the developer is SATO and the driver is version 8.4.2.22195
You can use this information to search for issues relating to this version of the SATO Windows print driver. Knowing this information, as well as who developed it, can help track down conflicts and issues on your system.
Outside Sources and Helpful Links
Chec SATO’s Windows Print Drivers page to make sure that you are using the most recent version of the driver for your printer.
Additional Comments
Tested Using Windows 10 and SATO Drivers 8.4.2.22195
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