SATO LM408/412E manual Test Print Troubleshooting, DSW4 on Power

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Unit 5: Troubleshooting

TEST PRINT TROUBLESHOOTING

Chapter provides instruction on special printing to identify and resolve specific print problems.

HEX DUMP Allows the operator to determine if there were problems in the downloading of data.

TEST LABEL Allows the operator to identify specific problems regarding mechanical performance and setup.

HEX DUMP MODE

The contents of the print buffer can be examined using the Hex Dump Mode. In the left column, each line of data received is numbered. The center column provides the data in hexadecimal format. And in the right column, same data is provided in the ASC ll format. Follow the flow chart provided below to perform this activity.

DSW4: ON

POWER

ONLINE

QTY: XXXXXX

Printer receives data

Printer begins Hex Dump printing

Power printer off, reset DSW4 to exit

Figure 6-3a, Hex Dump Mode

LM408-412e Operator Manual

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Contents Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Printer Configuration TroubleshootingMaintenance AppendixOffset Introduction About this Manual Equipment DamageGeneral Descript 1a, Primary ComponentsControl Features Operator Panel Features LED DefinitionDipswitches Definition Operator Panel Technical Data Environmental Physical CharacteristicsPower ProcessingMedia CommandSensing RibbonCharacter Font Capabilities MSI Barcode CapabiltiesUPC A/E PostnetInstallation Unpacking & Parts Identification Unpacking & Parts IdentificationPrinter Installation Site LocationCable Connection Media Selection Media & Ribbon Loading3b, Fan-fold Media Loading Operational Mode Selection TEAR-OFF ModeContinuous Mode Interface Selection Interface SpecificationsAccessories Installation unit for guidance RS232C HIGH-SPEED Serial InterfacePIN Direction Signal Definition OFF ODD Even NoneOFF ON/X-OFF Printer READY/BUSY Cable Requirements DB9Host Direction ON/X-OFF Cable RequirementsIEEE1284 Parallel Interface SpecificationsPIN Assignments Signal Direction ACKUniversal Serial BUS USB Dipswitch SettingsSetting Local Area Network LAN Ethernet802.11G Wireless Interface Software SpecificationsSwitch Setting LED Indicator Status DescriptionInterface Signals ALL InterfacesCable Requirements Receive Buffer Control 50 of 500 items in the history bufferAccessories Installation Interface InstallationPrinter Configuration Unit 4 Printer Configuration Dipswitch Settings Dipswitch Functions Switch Setting DescriptionConfiguration Modes Normal ModeAdvanced Mode Advanced ModeUser Download Mode No changeService Mode ACK Signal XX.XCard Mode Card ModeMove Mode Motion ModeHistory Control Mode History Control ModeProtocol Initialization Mode DSW7 on Line + Feed + PowerCounters Mode Counters ModeTest Print Mode 10, Test Print ModeBoot Download Mode 11, Boot Download ModeFlash Memory Download Mode 12, Flash Memory Download ModeDefault Setting Mode YesHEX Dump Mode DSW4 on PowerMaintenance Mode 15, Maintenance ModeNormal Mode Table Menu Definition TablesMenu Description Advanced Mode Table Transitional menu screen to access the Service Mode Language optionsVoltageThreshold low voltage + high voltage = 12 volts Service Mode Table Is only a transitional menu screen to access the Move Mode Is only a transitional menu screen for the Service ModeOperator to the biginning of the Card Mode Transitional menu screen to access the Move ModeDetermined Continuous or Tear-Off Without pause for applicationHas been removed for application Counters Mode Table Transitional menu screen to access the Counters ModeBarcode The printer’s installed barcodes Is the initial screen of the Test Print ModeConfiguration The printer’s configuration settings Font The contents of the installed fontsTo proceed to the Factory Mode Maintenance Mode Table Troubleshooting Error Signal Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table Incorrect Label Positioning No Printed ImagePrinter Creates a Blank Label Smeared Print ImagesInterface Troubleshooting CHK Troubleshooting StepLAN Ethernet Interface Test Print Troubleshooting DSW4 on PowerTest Label Printing FeedSample Test Label Maintenance Cleaning Procedures PRINTER, Excersize Care to Prevent Print Head DamageReplacement Procedures Print Head Replacement1a, Print Head Replacement Interface Board Replacement Interface Board ReplacementFuse Replacement Fuse ReplacementAdjustment Procedures Print Head Balance AdjustmentPrint Head Alignment 5a, Print Head AlignmentRibbon Guide Alignment Head Balance and Print Head AlignmentLabel Sensor Positioning Label Sensor PositioningRibbon Spindle Tensioning Ribbon Spindle TensioningOperational Adjustments Potentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDUREDarkness Label Print Direction Appendix Print Setup Dimensions Print Setup DimensionsLabel Reference Position Reflective SensorLabel Adjustment Diagram 3a, Standard PositionPrinter Connection Diagram Printer Loading Diagram 5a, Printer Loading Diagram5c, Printer Loading Diagram Glossary GlossaryAscii Is a plug male and the other is a socket female Bytes Collection of 8 bits used in the binary systemBeing its mating half Half. The core is convexed and the cavity is concavedEeprom DPIDram Data transmission, seven additional bits are requiredNext label for printing PowerTag would typically have to be removed from its object To attach two or more objectsLCD LEDPotentiometer Or voltage divider PrimaryRF/DC RAMRF/AIS RfidSAM ROMRPM SbplSram Glossary