SATO 5900RVe manual General Description, 1a, Primary Components

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Unit 1: Introduction

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The M5900RVe is a direct thermal, high performance printer capable of printing all popular bar codes and twelve human readable fonts; providing an inventory of thousands of styles and sizes. Its heavy metal construction is designed to deliver optimum performance in demanding enviroments.

LEFT HOUSING COVER	CENTER WALL
	CENTER WALL
PRINT ASSEMBLY	REAR HOUSING COVER
TEAR BAR
PRINT HEAD
HEAD OPEN SWITCH
MEDIA RAMP
OPERATOR	MEDIA SUPPORT ARM
OPERATOR
PANEL
	PRINT HEAD LATCH
	RIGHT LABEL GUIDE
	PLATEN ROLLER
	PRINTER FRAME
FRONT HOUSING COVER	PRINTER CHASSIS
	PRINTER CHASSIS

RIGHT HOUSING COVER

Figure 1-1a, Primary Components

SATO M5900RVe Operator Manual

PN 9001125A

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Contents M5900RVe Direct Thermal Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Maintenance TroubleshootingOperation Introduction Result in Presonal Injury About this Manual1a, Primary Components General Description1b, Primary Components Switches Control FeaturesPage Technical Data Print Physical CharacteristicsPower EnvironmentalCharacter Font Capabilities Regulatory Approvals Downloadable FontsCharacter Control BAR Code CapabiltiesInstallation Packed Components Unpacking & Parts IdentificationMedia Loading Printer InstallationSite Location Media SelectionMedia Loading Interface Selection RS232C SpecificationsRS232 Serial Interface Host Connection DB9 Printer RS232C Serial Interface SignalsPIN Direction Signal Definition Cable Requirements DB9Init SpecificationsIEEE1284 Parallel Interface ACKLocal Area Network LAN Ethernet 802.11B Wireless80211B Wireless Specifications Universal Serial BUS USB AdapterACK/NAK Protocol Receive BufferInterface Module Upgrade Accessories InstallationOperation DIP Switch Panels Printer ConfigurationOFF DSW1 Default SettingsDSW1 Configuration DSW1 Function DescriptionsDSW2 Function Descriptions DSW2 Default SettingsDSW2 Configuration DSW1 ConfigurationFunction 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 ModeCard Mode Advanced ModeMenu Description Service Mode Counters Mode Maintenance Mode Offset Operational AdjustmentsPotentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE PrintFeed Direction 14, Sensor & Accessory Locations Unit 4 Operation Sato M5900RVe Operator Manual PN 9001125A Troubleshooting LCD Message Beep Error Condition To Clear Smeared Print Images Image VoidsLight Print Images Uneven Print DarknessPrinter Creates a Blank Label Meandering MediaIncorrect Label Positioning 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