SATO D512, D508 service manual Potentiometer Adjustments CONT’D, Print Darkness

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Section 3: Configuration and Operation

3.6 POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENTS (CONT’D)

Print Darkness

A fine adjustment for PRINT DARKNESS can be made using potentiometer VR1 on the Front Operator Panel. It provides a continuous range of adjustment, allowing you to make precise changes. Turning VR1 clockwise will make the print darker, and counterclockwise will make it lighter.

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

2.Turn the Power Switch OFF.

3.While pressing the FEED button on the Operator Panel, turn the Power Switch 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 VR1 until the desired print darkness is obtained.

7.Press the FEED button to stop the printing.

Adjustment of the Print Darkness using VR1 will affect the darkness in all the<ESC>#E command code ranges; that is, if the print darkness is adjusted with VR1 for lighter print, the darkness will be lighter in all the Print Darkness ranges selected by the command code.

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Contents OperatorSvice Manual Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Sato Group of companies TroubleshootingSato Contacts Overview General Printer Specifications IntroductionGeneral Printer Specifications AttributeGeneral Specifications CONT’D MediaAttributes Barcodes Optional Accessories Introduction Sato D508/D512 Operator Manual Installation Printer Placement Tips Electrical PrecautionsGeneral Precautions Unpacking Printer Part Names Setting UP the Printer Follow these steps to set up your printerLoading Media Fanfold media Label Sensing Overview of the fanfold-paper loading pathThis page is left blank intentionally Operating Panel Rear Panel Configuration Panel DIP Switch SettingsDIP Switch Settings CONT’D Switch 4 UnusedSwitch 7 Data Dump Switch 8 Unused Error Codes Mode Length of Offset mm Print head resolution OffsetsPotentiometer Adjustments Pitch OffsetOriginal First Line Print Position Moved with Leading Edge Positive + OffsetPotentiometer Adjustments CONT’D Print DarknessData Dump Diagnostic Label Printing Test Labels Printing FACTORY/SERVICE Test Prints Configuration and Operation Sato D508/D512 Operator Manual Adjusting the Print Quality IntroductionCleaning 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 Specifications Interface TypesReceive Buffer Single Job BufferReceive Buffer CONT’D Multi Job BufferPIN Signal Direction IEEE1284 Parallel InterfaceGeneral Specifications RS-232C Interface1 RS-232C Interface Signals Pin Direction Signal DefinitionREADY/BUSY Flow Control ON/X-OFF Flow ControlUniversal Serial BUS Interface Local Area Network InterfaceSwitch Setting Wireless LAN Interface 802.11 B/GSpecifications LED Indicator Status Software SpecificationsInterface Specifications Observations Initial ChecklistChecking the IEEE1284 Parallel Interface Using the IEEE1284 Parallel Interface CONT’D Checking Using the Parallel Interface CONT’D ObserationsChecking the RS232C Serial Interface Error Signals LED Indicators Buzzer Error Condition Corrective ActionChecking the 802.11G Wireless Interface Sato Contacts Sato Group of Companies Asia Pacific & Oceania Region