SATO D508, D512 service manual Overview

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Section 1: Introduction

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OVERVIEW

Thank you for your investment in this SATO printer product.

This Operator’s Manual contains basic information about the installation, setup, configuration, operation and maintenance of the printer.

A total of seven topics are covered herein, and they are organized as follows:

Section 1: Introduction

Section 2: Installation

Section 3: Configuration and Operation

Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance

Section 5: Interface Specifications

Section 6: Troubleshooting

It is recommended that you become familiar with each section before installing and maintaining the printer. Refer to the Table Of Contents at the front of this manual to search for the relevant information needed. All page numbers in this manual consist of a section number followed by the page number within the stated section.

Note:

All information herein was correct and current at the time of publication. The contents of this doc- ument are subject to revision and change without prior notification to users. To obtain the most current version of this document, refer to the SATO America website at www.satoamerica.com.

SATO D508/D512 Operator Manual

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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 resolutionPitch Offset Potentiometer AdjustmentsOriginal First Line Print Position Moved with Leading Edge Positive + OffsetPrint 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 SignalsON/X-OFF Flow Control READY/BUSY Flow ControlUniversal Serial BUS Interface Local Area Network 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