SATO D508, D512 Potentiometer Adjustments, Pitch Offset, Original First Line Print Position

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Section 3: Configuration and Operation

3.6 POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENTS

PITCH OFFSET

This can be done using the VR4 potentiometer on the Configuration Panel. This potentiometer is set at the factory so that it has a range of +/-3.75 mm. The midpoint setting should have no effect on the label pitch. Turning the potentiometer all the way clockwise should move the print position

3.75mm upwards towards the leading edge of the label. Turning the it all the way counterclockwise should move the print position down 3.75mm away from the leading edge of the label.

1.Place DSW6 on the Configuration Switch in the OFF position.

2.Turn the power OFF.

3.While pressing the FEED button on the Operator Panel, turn the power ON.

4.When you hear one beep from the printer, release the FEED button.

5.Press the LINE button to begin printing large Test Labels (press the FEED button if you are using labels smaller than 4.1" (104 mm) in width).

6.Adjust potentiometer VR4 until the first print position is at the desired location on the label.

7.Press the FEED button to stop printing.

Note:

Adjusting the Label Pitch with VR4 will affect the stop position of the label and the cut/tear-off positions.

label movement direction

Must be moved with Minus (-) Offset to print on leading edge of label

ABCDEFG

ABCDEFG

Original First Line

Print Position

ABCDEFG

Moved with

Leading Edge of

Positive (+) Offset

Label as detected

to print on trailing

by the sensor

edge of label

 

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Contents OperatorSvice Manual Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Sato Contacts TroubleshootingSato 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 InterfaceSpecifications Wireless LAN Interface 802.11 B/GSwitch Setting Software Specifications LED Indicator StatusInterface Specifications Checking the IEEE1284 Parallel Interface Initial ChecklistObservations 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
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