SATO 5900RVe manual Printer Installation, Site Location, Media Selection, Media Loading

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Unit 3: Installation

PRINTER INSTALLATION

This chapter provides guidance on general printer setup and installation. The following chapter provides instructions on how to selct an interface for the host to communicate with the printer.

SITE LOCATION

•Stationed on a solid flat surface

•Stationed away from hazardous conditions

•Sufficient access space on all sides

•Stationed within operational distance of the host computer based on interface specificaitons

MEDIA SELECTION

The size and type of the labels or tags to be printed should have been taken into consideration before printer purchase. Ideally, the media width will be equal to, or just narrower than, the print head. Using media that does not cover the print head, will allow the platen roller to tread on it and wear it out. The edge of the media will also wear a groove in the platen roller which will effect print quality.

After determining the width and length of the label or tag to be printed, and knowing the print head width, order the media width of the print head and with the labels or tags oriented so that the media’s space is optimized. The media should be wound with its labels on the inward.

MEDIA LOADING

1 Open the right housing cover, unlatch the print assembly, and open.

NOTE: Pull forward on the green handle marked “PULL”.

2 Suspend the media roll from the media support arm.

NOTE: A properly installed roll will be oriented so that the roll feeds from the under side and its labels are located on the top side of the paper.

3Adjust the media roll guide to prevent the media roll from travelling when being dispensed.

4Feed the end of the media under the label guide and up the label ramp.

NOTE: The label guide is a black plastic arm that protrudes across the back side of the label ramp.

5 Adjust the right label guide to a position so that label travel is prohibited.

NOTE: The right label guide is a green colored knob that adjusts laterally across the back perimeter of the label ramp.

6 Lower and latch the print assembly.

SATO M5900RVe Operator Manual

PN 9001125A

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Contents M5900RVe Direct Thermal Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Operation TroubleshootingMaintenance Introduction Result in Presonal Injury About this Manual1a, Primary Components General Description1b, Primary Components Switches Control FeaturesPage Technical Data Power Physical CharacteristicsEnvironmental PrintCharacter Font Capabilities Character Control Downloadable FontsBAR Code Capabilties Regulatory ApprovalsInstallation Packed Components Unpacking & Parts IdentificationSite Location Printer InstallationMedia Selection Media LoadingMedia Loading RS232 Serial Interface RS232C SpecificationsInterface Selection PIN Direction Signal Definition RS232C Serial Interface SignalsCable Requirements DB9 Host Connection DB9 PrinterIEEE1284 Parallel Interface SpecificationsACK Init80211B Wireless Specifications 802.11B WirelessUniversal Serial BUS USB Adapter Local Area Network LAN EthernetACK/NAK Protocol Receive BufferInterface Module Upgrade Accessories InstallationOperation DIP Switch Panels Printer ConfigurationDSW1 Configuration DSW1 Default SettingsDSW1 Function Descriptions OFFDSW2 Configuration DSW1 DSW2 Default SettingsConfiguration DSW2 Function DescriptionsFunction Description DSW3 Default SettingsNormal Mode Configuration ModesTest Print Mode Test Print ModeAdvanced Mode Advanced ModeDefault Settings Mode Default Settings ModeDownload Font Deletion Status Description Acsii HEX Transfer Flash Memory Download ModeFlash Memory Download Mode User Download Mode User Download ModeHex Dump Mode HEX Dump ModeCard Mode Card ModeNon-Standard Clear Mode NON-STANDARD Clear Mode10, Service Mode Service Mode11, Counters Mode Counters ModeMaintenance Mode Maintenance ModeMenu Description Advanced ModeCard Mode Service Mode Counters Mode Maintenance Mode Potentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE Operational AdjustmentsPrint OffsetFeed Direction 14, Sensor & Accessory Locations Unit 4 Operation Sato M5900RVe Operator Manual PN 9001125A Troubleshooting LCD Message Beep Error Condition To Clear Light Print Images Image VoidsUneven Print Darkness Smeared Print ImagesIncorrect Label Positioning Meandering MediaPrinter Creates a Blank Label Troubleshooting Procedures Parallel Interface Universal Serial BUS USB InterfaceLAN Ethernet Interface Page Maintenance From the PRINTER, Exersize Care to Prevent Print Head Damage Cleaning ProceduresFuse Replacement Replacement ProceduresPrint Head to Prevent Damage to ITS Elements Print Head ReplacementInterface Board Replacement Interface Board ReplacementPrint Defects Relative Procedure Adjustment ProceduresPrint Head Balance Adjustment Print Head Balance AdjustmentPrint Head Alignment Print Head Alignment