SATO 5900RVe manual Print Head Alignment

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Unit 6: Maintenance

PRINT HEAD ALIGNMENT

Print head position has a direct impact on print quality. An improperly aligned print head will cause the print to be inconsistent across the label. The following procedure will provide guidance on print head alignment.

1Remove power and disconnect the power supply cord.

2Open the right housing cover to access and open the print assembly (1, Figure 6-6).

3Detach lever guard (2), loosen two set screws (3), and one mounting screw (4).

4Manipulate print head assembly (5) so that it is parallel with platen roller (6).

5Secure mounting screw (4), two set screws (3), and attach lever guard (2).

6Close the right housing cover and restore power.

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Figure 6-6, Print Head Alignment

SATO M5900RVe Operator Manual

PN 9001125A

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Contents M5900RVe Direct Thermal Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Troubleshooting MaintenanceOperation Introduction About this Manual Result in Presonal InjuryGeneral Description 1a, Primary Components1b, Primary Components Control Features SwitchesPage Technical Data Environmental Physical CharacteristicsPower PrintCharacter Font Capabilities BAR Code Capabilties Downloadable FontsCharacter Control Regulatory ApprovalsInstallation Unpacking & Parts Identification Packed ComponentsMedia Selection Printer InstallationSite Location Media LoadingMedia Loading RS232C Specifications Interface SelectionRS232 Serial Interface Cable Requirements DB9 RS232C Serial Interface SignalsPIN Direction Signal Definition Host Connection DB9 PrinterACK SpecificationsIEEE1284 Parallel Interface InitUniversal Serial BUS USB Adapter 802.11B Wireless80211B Wireless Specifications Local Area Network LAN EthernetReceive Buffer ACK/NAK ProtocolAccessories Installation Interface Module UpgradeOperation Printer Configuration DIP Switch PanelsDSW1 Function Descriptions DSW1 Default SettingsDSW1 Configuration OFFConfiguration DSW2 Default SettingsDSW2 Configuration DSW1 DSW2 Function DescriptionsDSW3 Default Settings Function DescriptionConfiguration Modes Normal ModeTest Print Mode Test Print ModeAdvanced Mode Advanced ModeDefault Settings Mode Default Settings ModeFlash Memory Download Mode Download Font Deletion Status Description Acsii HEX TransferFlash Memory Download Mode User Download Mode User Download ModeHEX Dump Mode Hex Dump ModeCard Mode Card ModeNON-STANDARD Clear Mode Non-Standard Clear ModeService Mode 10, Service ModeCounters Mode 11, Counters ModeMaintenance Mode Maintenance ModeAdvanced Mode Card ModeMenu Description Service Mode Counters Mode Maintenance Mode Print Operational AdjustmentsPotentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE OffsetFeed Direction 14, Sensor & Accessory Locations Unit 4 Operation Sato M5900RVe Operator Manual PN 9001125A Troubleshooting LCD Message Beep Error Condition To Clear Uneven Print Darkness Image VoidsLight Print Images Smeared Print ImagesMeandering Media Printer Creates a Blank LabelIncorrect Label Positioning Troubleshooting Procedures Universal Serial BUS USB Interface Parallel InterfaceLAN Ethernet Interface Page Maintenance Cleaning Procedures From the PRINTER, Exersize Care to Prevent Print Head DamageReplacement Procedures Fuse ReplacementPrint Head Replacement Print Head to Prevent Damage to ITS ElementsInterface Board Replacement Interface Board ReplacementAdjustment Procedures Print Defects Relative ProcedurePrint Head Balance Adjustment Print Head Balance AdjustmentPrint Head Alignment Print Head Alignment