SATO D508, D512 service manual Switch 5 Head Check, Switch 7 Data Dump

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Switch 5: Head Check

Enables or Disables the printer function that checks the print head automatically.

Section 3: Configuration and Operation

DSW5	Mode
Off	Disabled
On	Enabled

Switch 6: VR1 Potentiometer Adjustment mode

Selects the function adjusted by VR1. When placed in the Off position, VR1 will adjust the media tear-off

/cut (backfeed distance) offset value over a range of +/- 3.75 mm. When placed in the On position, VR1 will adjust the print darkness range.

Configuration Switch

ON

OFF

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	DSW6				Mode

		Off	Media Tear-off

		On	Print Darkness

Configuration Switch

ON

OFF

3.3 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS (CONT’D)

Switch 7: DATA Dump

When ON, the printer will print out the hex value for each character received. When OFF, the printer will accept and process the data stream in a normal fashion.

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DSW7	Mode
Off	DISABLED
On	ENABLED

Configuration Switch

ON

OFF

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SATO D508/D512 Operator Manual

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Contents OperatorSvice Manual Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Troubleshooting Sato ContactsSato Group of companies Overview Introduction General Printer SpecificationsAttribute General Printer SpecificationsMedia General Specifications CONT’DAttributes Barcodes Optional Accessories Introduction Sato D508/D512 Operator Manual Installation Electrical Precautions Printer Placement TipsGeneral Precautions Unpacking Printer Part Names Follow these steps to set up your printer Setting UP the PrinterLoading Media Fanfold media Overview of the fanfold-paper loading path Label SensingThis page is left blank intentionally Operating Panel Rear Panel DIP Switch Settings Configuration PanelSwitch 4 Unused DIP Switch Settings CONT’DSwitch 7 Data Dump Switch 8 Unused Error Codes Offsets Mode Length of Offset mm Print head resolutionMoved with Leading Edge Positive + Offset Potentiometer AdjustmentsPitch Offset Original First Line Print PositionPrint Darkness Potentiometer Adjustments CONT’DData Dump Diagnostic Label Printing Test Labels Printing FACTORY/SERVICE Test Prints Configuration and Operation Sato D508/D512 Operator Manual Introduction Adjusting the Print QualityCleaning the Print HEAD, Platen and Rollers Cleaning the Print HEAD, Platen and Rollers CONT’D RELEASING/REPLACING the Print Head Cleaning the Sensor This page is left blank intentionally Interface Types Interface SpecificationsSingle Job Buffer Receive BufferMulti Job Buffer Receive Buffer CONT’DIEEE1284 Parallel Interface PIN Signal DirectionRS-232C Interface General SpecificationsPin Direction Signal Definition 1 RS-232C Interface SignalsLocal Area Network Interface READY/BUSY Flow ControlON/X-OFF Flow Control Universal Serial BUS InterfaceWireless LAN Interface 802.11 B/G SpecificationsSwitch Setting Software Specifications LED Indicator StatusInterface Specifications Initial Checklist Checking the IEEE1284 Parallel InterfaceObservations Using the IEEE1284 Parallel Interface CONT’D Obserations Checking Using the Parallel Interface CONT’DChecking the RS232C Serial Interface LED Indicators Buzzer Error Condition Corrective Action Error SignalsChecking the 802.11G Wireless Interface Sato Contacts Asia Pacific & Oceania Region Sato Group of Companies