SATO D508, D512 service manual Printing FACTORY/SERVICE Test Prints

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Section 3: Configuration and Operation

3.9 PRINTING FACTORY/SERVICE TEST PRINTS

The Factory/Service Test Label prints the internal operating parameters of the printer.

1.Release the print head. (see “Releasing/Replacing the Print Head” on page 4-3).

2.Press the LINE and FEED buttons while turning the printer ON.

3.When the printer beeps, release the LINE and FEED buttons. The printer will then beep 3 times indicating it is in the Factory/Service Print Test mode.

4.Relatch the Print Head.

5.Press the LINE button to print a large (4" wide") Factory/Service Test Label. Press the FEED button to print a small (2" wide) Factory/Service Test Label.

6.The printer will begin printing a series of test labels, the first containing the operational parameters of the printer followed by one containing the internal printer settings. These two label formats will alternate until the FEED button is pressed, suspending the print operation. If the FEED button is pressed again, the printing will resume.

To remove the printer from the Factory/Service Print Test mode, remove power by placing the POWER switch in the OFF position.

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Contents OperatorSvice Manual Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Sato Group of companies TroubleshootingSato Contacts 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 Position Print 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 InterfaceSwitch Setting Wireless LAN Interface 802.11 B/GSpecifications Software Specifications LED Indicator StatusInterface Specifications Observations Initial ChecklistChecking the IEEE1284 Parallel Interface 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