SATO 410e, 400e manual Cutter Sensor Adjustment, VR1, Sg / Ho, VR2, Sg / Im

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Unit 6: Maintenance

CUTTER SENSOR ADJUSTMENT

This sensor adjustment regulates penetrating ability for the cutter sensor. Penetration modification is performed via a potentiometer that is part of the cutter assembly. To establish the penetration level, upper and lower limits must be set. These activities require the use of a multimeter.

NOTE: Refer to the CUTTER REFERENCE CHART table below for the assigned connector pins, the potentiometer to be adjusted, and the desired multimeter voltage values. The sensor switch must be in the proper position when setting the cutter sensor’s penetrating sensitivity.

1 Load the printer with media and ribbon as applicable and power on.

2Connect the multimeter ground probe to the pin identified as SG on the cutter sensor board.

3Connect the multimeter positive probe to the relative pin on the cutter sensor board.

NOTE: For tutorial purposes; the HO pin is for hole sensing, the IM pin is for eye-mark sensing, and the SG pin represents signal ground.

4Physically place the media into the cutter assembly so the sensor is facing the printable media and record the multimeter reading.

5Move the media so that the sensor is facing its reference mark and record the multimeter reading.

6Adjust the relative potentiometer to the required multimeter reading.

7Regard the multimeter display to determine the difference or upper limit.

8Repeat steps 6 through 9 until the required difference is achieved.

9Begin normal printing to ensure proper adjustment.

CUTTER REFERENCE CHART

MEDIA

POTENTIOMETER

SWITCH POS

CONNECTOR PIN

VOLT VALUE

 

 

 

 

 

Hole Media

VR1

leftward

SG / HO

Lower: >0.5

Upper: <2.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gap Media

VR1

leftward

SG / HO

Lower: >0.5

Upper: <2.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eye-Mark Media

VR2

leftward

SG / IM

Lower: >0.5

Upper: <4.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notched Media

VR3

rightward

SG / HO

Lower: >2.0

Upper: <7.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATO XL400-410e Operator Manual

PN 9001135A

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Contents XL400e / XL410e Printers That may appear Table of Contents Troubleshooting OperationMaintenance Adjustment ProceduresPN 9001135A Introduction About this Manual Result in Presonal InjuryGeneral Description 1a, Primary ComponentsControl Features Buttons & Switches2b, Control Features Page Technical Data Physical Characteristics PowerEnvironmental ProcessingCharacter Font Capabilities BAR Code Capabilties Interface ModulesRegulatory Approvals Installation Unpacking & Parts Identification Unpacking and Parts IdentificationPrinter Installation Site LocationMedia Selection Media Loading 3a, Media Loading3b, Media Loading 3d, Media Loading Ribbon Loading 3f, Media Loading4a, Ribbon Loading 4c, Ribbon Loading 4e, Ribbon Loading 4g, Ribbon Loading RS232C Specifications Interface SelectionRS232 Serial Interface RS232C Serial Interface Signals PIN Direction Signal DefinitionCable Requirements DB9 Host Connection DB9 PrinterSpecifications IEEE1284 Parallel InterfaceACK Init802.11B Wireless 80211B Wireless SpecificationsUniversal Serial BUS USB Adapter Local Area Network LAN EthernetReceive Buffer ACK/NAK ProtocolAccessories Installation Pcmcia Memory UpgradeLabel Stacker Installation Stacker UnitOperation Printer Configuration DIP Switch PanelsDSW1 Default Settings DSW1 ConfigurationDSW1 Function Descriptions OFFDSW2 Default Settings DSW2 ConfigurationConfiguration DSW2 Function DescriptionsDSW3 Default Settings DSW1Function Description Configuration Modes Normal ModeTest Print Mode Test Print ModeAdvanced Mode Advanced ModeDefault Settings Mode Default Settings ModeFlash Memory Download Mode Download Font Deletion Status Description Acsii HEX TransferFlash Memory Download Mode User Download Mode User Download ModeHEX Dump Mode Hex Dump ModeCard Mode FeedNON-STANDARD Clear Mode Non-Standard Clear ModeService Mode 10a, Service Mode Test Print10b, Service Mode Sensor Level 10c, Service Mode Pitch Offset 10d, Service Mode Cut Offset 10e, Service Mode Backfeed Offset 10f, Service Mode Counter Display Normal Mode Default Settings ModeMenu Description NON-STANDARD Code ClearAdvanced Mode Flash Memory & User Download ModesCard Mode User Test Print ModeService Mode Operational Adjustments Potentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE11, Adjustment Panel Cutter Sensor Positioning 14a, Cutter Sensor PositioningOperator Panel 15a, Tilting Operator PanelPowering OFF PrintingTest Printing Reloading MediaTroubleshooting Error Signals LED LCD Message Beep RemedyPrinter Troubleshooting No Printed Image Meandering MediaPrinter Creates a Blank Label Incorrect Label PositioningInterface Troubleshooting CHK Troubleshooting StepLAN Ehternet Interface Performance Testing Multimeter with Test ModuleTest Chart Module Dial Connector PIN Function Multimeter AloneTest Print Troubleshooting Hex Dump ModeTest Label Printing Sample Test Label Sensor Locations Sensor LocationsMaintenance Cleaning Procedures DamageReplacement Procedures Fuse ReplacementPrint Head Replacement Print Head to Prevent Damage to ITS ElementsRibbon Roller Replacement Ribbon Roller ReplacementAdjustment Procedures Print Defects Relative ProcedurePrint 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 AdjustmentRibbon Spindle Tensioning 10, Ribbon Spindle TensioningPitch Sensor Adjustment Label GAP & Center Hole Media Multimeter AlonePitch 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 Ribbon Sensor Adjustment VR3Cutter Sensor Adjustment VR1SG / HO VR2

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