SATO 400e, 410e manual Service Mode

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Unit 4: Operation

 

 

SERVICE MODE

 

 

 

 

MENU

DESCRIPTION

 

 

SERVICE MODE

Menu allows configuration media type.

 

 

COUNTER CLEAR

Selects the counter to clear. The options are None, All, Print

 

NONE

Head, Cutter, and Dispenser. The default value is NONE: Do

 

 

not clear. START/STOP key moves the cursor and the FEED

 

 

key selects the option.

PRINT SIZE

 

Sets the print size for the test print. START/STOP key moves

SMALL LARGE

the cursor and the FEED key selects the option.

 

 

 

PRINT SIZE

 

Sets the width of test print media. START/STOP key moves the

 

3CM

cursor and the FEED key selects the option.

 

 

SERVICE PRINT

Initiates test printing. Press the FEED key to initiate test printing

PRESS FEED KEY

and FEED again to interrupt. Press EJECT to eject a label or

 

 

tag when printing is interrupted.

GAP

x.xV

Sets slice level. Sets the threshold level between 0-3.2. When

INPUT

x.xV

the value is set at 0, auto setting is done through the firmware

 

 

software. START/STOP key moves the cursor and the FEED

 

 

key selects the option.

 

 

 

I-MARK

x.xV

Sets the eye-mark sensor threshold. Sets the threshold level

INPUT

x.xV

between 0-3.2. When the value is set at 0, auto setting is done

 

 

through the firmware software. START/STOP key moves the

 

 

cursor and the FEED key selects the option.

 

 

PAPER SENSOR

Displays the status of the paper under the R-Corner Sensor (to

R-CORNER

[X]

check the sensor only). When “0” is displayed, media is not

 

 

detected. When “1” is displayed, media is detected. The FEED

 

 

key advances to the next sensor display.

PAPER SENSOR

Displays the status of the paper under the Side Hole Sensor (to

SIDE HOLE

[X]

check the sensor only). When “0” is displayed, media is not

 

 

detected. When “1” is displayed, media is detected. The FEED

 

 

key advances to the next sensor display.

 

 

 

CUT OFFSET

 

Selects the media type to be set. Press START/STOP to scroll

CENTER HOLE +000

the media options and the FEED key to select.

 

 

 

CUT OFFSET

 

Sets the cut offset value. The range is +/- 0 to 999. Press

CENTER HOLE +000

START/STOP to scroll the options in each field and FEED to

 

 

advance when each is set.

SERVICE MODE

The FEED key shifts to backfeed offset settings and the START/

BACKFEED OFFSET

STOP key the Counter Display selection.

 

 

BACKFEED OFFSET

Selects the media type to be set. Press START/STOP to scroll

CENTER HOLE +00

the media options and the FEED key to select.

 

 

BACKFEED OFFSET

Sets the cut offset value. The range is +/- 0 to 99. Press

CENTER HOLE +00

START/STOP to scroll the options in each field and FEED to

 

 

advance when each is set.

SERVICE MODE

The FEED key shifts to the Counter Display selection and the

COUNTER DISPLAY

START/STOP key the Counter Clear selection.

 

 

COUNTER DISPLAY

Selects the counter type to be displayed. Press START/STOP

 

LIFE

to scroll options and the FEED key to select.

 

 

 

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Contents XL400e / XL410e Printers That may appear Table of Contents Operation TroubleshootingAdjustment Procedures MaintenancePN 9001135A Introduction Result in Presonal Injury About this Manual1a, Primary Components General DescriptionButtons & Switches Control Features2b, Control Features Page Technical Data Processing Physical CharacteristicsPower EnvironmentalCharacter Font Capabilities Regulatory Approvals BAR Code CapabiltiesInterface Modules Installation Unpacking and Parts Identification Unpacking & Parts IdentificationMedia Selection Printer InstallationSite Location 3a, Media Loading Media Loading3b, Media Loading 3d, Media Loading 3f, Media Loading Ribbon Loading4a, Ribbon Loading 4c, Ribbon Loading 4e, Ribbon Loading 4g, Ribbon Loading RS232 Serial Interface RS232C SpecificationsInterface Selection Host Connection DB9 Printer RS232C Serial Interface SignalsPIN Direction Signal Definition Cable Requirements DB9Init SpecificationsIEEE1284 Parallel Interface ACKLocal Area Network LAN Ethernet 802.11B Wireless80211B Wireless Specifications Universal Serial BUS USB AdapterACK/NAK Protocol Receive BufferPcmcia Memory Upgrade Accessories InstallationStacker Unit Label Stacker InstallationOperation DIP Switch Panels Printer ConfigurationOFF DSW1 Default SettingsDSW1 Configuration DSW1 Function DescriptionsDSW2 Function Descriptions DSW2 Default SettingsDSW2 Configuration ConfigurationFunction Description DSW3 Default SettingsDSW1 Normal Mode Configuration ModesTest Print Mode Test Print ModeAdvanced Mode Advanced ModeDefault Settings Mode Default Settings ModeDownload Font Deletion Status Description Acsii HEX Transfer Flash Memory Download ModeFlash Memory Download Mode User Download Mode User Download ModeHex Dump Mode HEX Dump ModeFeed Card ModeNon-Standard Clear Mode NON-STANDARD Clear Mode10a, Service Mode Test Print Service Mode10b, Service Mode Sensor Level 10c, Service Mode Pitch Offset 10d, Service Mode Cut Offset 10e, Service Mode Backfeed Offset 10f, Service Mode Counter Display NON-STANDARD Code Clear Normal ModeDefault Settings Mode Menu DescriptionFlash Memory & User Download Modes Advanced ModeUser Test Print Mode Card ModeService Mode Potentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE Operational Adjustments11, Adjustment Panel 14a, Cutter Sensor Positioning Cutter Sensor Positioning15a, Tilting Operator Panel Operator PanelReloading Media Powering OFFPrinting Test PrintingTroubleshooting LED LCD Message Beep Remedy Error SignalsPrinter Troubleshooting Incorrect Label Positioning No Printed ImageMeandering Media Printer Creates a Blank LabelCHK Troubleshooting Step Interface TroubleshootingLAN Ehternet Interface Multimeter with Test Module Performance TestingMultimeter Alone Test Chart Module Dial Connector PIN FunctionHex Dump Mode Test Print TroubleshootingTest Label Printing Sample Test Label Sensor Locations Sensor LocationsMaintenance Damage Cleaning ProceduresFuse Replacement Replacement ProceduresPrint Head to Prevent Damage to ITS Elements Print Head ReplacementRibbon Roller Replacement Ribbon Roller ReplacementPrint Defects Relative Procedure Adjustment ProceduresPrint Head Balance Adjustment Print Head Balance AdjustmentPrint Head Alignment Print Head AlignmentPressure Roller Alignment Pressure Roller AlignmentPressure Roller Balance Pressure Roller BalanceRibbon Guide Adjustment Ribbon Guide Adjustment10, Ribbon Spindle Tensioning Ribbon Spindle TensioningMultimeter Alone Pitch Sensor Adjustment Label GAP & Center Hole MediaPitch Sensor Adjustment EYE-MARK Media 11, Test Module & Sensor Potentiometers Pitch Sensor Adjustment R-CORNER Media Pitch Sensor Adjustment Side Hole Media Jump Hole Sensor Adjustment VR3 Ribbon Sensor AdjustmentVR2 Cutter Sensor AdjustmentVR1 SG / HO

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