SATO 5900RVe manual Print Head Balance Adjustment

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Unit 6: Maintenance

PRINT HEAD BALANCE ADJUSTMENT

If the print head balance is out of adjustment, the printed image will be darker on side of the label than the other and the media stock will be proned to want to travel in the direction of least resistance.

The adjustment of print head pressure on the label is subjective. One will know when balance is achived by the disappearance of prevailing negative characteristics. To adjust print head balance, perform the following procedure.

1Open the right housing cover to access the print assembly (1, Figure 6-5).

2Begin the continuous printing of labels.

3Slightly loosen set screw (2) and slightly adjust eccentric nut (3) until the negative characteristics are corrected.

4Hold eccentric nut (3) in position while retightening set screw (2).

5Close the right housing cover to conceal print assembly (1).

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Figure 6-5, Print Head Balance Adjustment

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