SATO LM408/412E manual Test Label Printing, Feed

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Unit 5: Troubleshooting

TEST LABEL PRINTING

The test label is designed to assist in the identification of print problems. Follow the flow chart provided below to perform this activity.

FEED + POWER

Scrolls options

TEST PRINT MODE CONFIGURATION

BARCODE HEADCHECK MEMORY FACTORY

LINE

	Memory		Configuration
	FEED		Barcode
			Headcheck
			FEED

TEST PRINT SIZE

XXCM

	Scrolls	LINE
	options
		FEED

Factory

FEED

PRINT SIZE SMALL LARGE

Test

printing begins

PRESS FEED KEY

TO STOP PRINTING

FEED

Test

printing

stops

Power printer off and then on again to exit

Figure 6-4, Test Print Mode

NOTE: The only print problem that the following sample test label does not display is fading of print image from one side of the label to the other. This is the result of improper print head balance.

LM408-412e Operator Manual

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Contents Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Troubleshooting Printer ConfigurationAppendix MaintenanceOffset Introduction Equipment Damage About this Manual1a, Primary Components General DescriptOperator Panel Features LED Definition Control FeaturesDipswitches Definition Operator Panel Technical Data Processing Physical CharacteristicsPower EnvironmentalRibbon CommandSensing MediaCharacter Font Capabilities Postnet Barcode CapabiltiesUPC A/E MSIInstallation Unpacking & Parts Identification Unpacking & Parts IdentificationSite Location Printer InstallationCable Connection Media & Ribbon Loading Media Selection3b, Fan-fold Media Loading TEAR-OFF Mode Operational Mode SelectionContinuous Mode RS232C HIGH-SPEED Serial Interface Interface SpecificationsAccessories Installation unit for guidance Interface SelectionOFF ODD Even None PIN Direction Signal DefinitionOFF ON/X-OFF ON/X-OFF Cable Requirements READY/BUSY Cable Requirements DB9Host Direction PrinterACK SpecificationsPIN Assignments Signal Direction IEEE1284 Parallel InterfaceLocal Area Network LAN Ethernet Dipswitch SettingsSetting Universal Serial BUS USBSoftware Specifications 802.11G Wireless InterfaceLED Indicator Status Description Switch SettingALL Interfaces Interface SignalsCable Requirements 50 of 500 items in the history buffer Receive Buffer ControlInterface Installation Accessories InstallationPrinter Configuration Unit 4 Printer Configuration Dipswitch Functions Switch Setting Description Dipswitch SettingsNormal Mode Configuration ModesAdvanced Mode Advanced ModeNo change User Download ModeACK Signal XX.X Service ModeCard Mode Card ModeMotion Mode Move ModeHistory Control Mode History Control ModeDSW7 on Line + Feed + Power Protocol Initialization ModeCounters Mode Counters Mode10, Test Print Mode Test Print Mode11, Boot Download Mode Boot Download Mode12, Flash Memory Download Mode Flash Memory Download ModeYes Default Setting ModeDSW4 on Power HEX Dump Mode15, Maintenance Mode Maintenance ModeMenu Definition Tables Normal Mode TableMenu Description Advanced Mode Table Language options Transitional menu screen to access the Service ModeVoltageThreshold low voltage + high voltage = 12 volts Service Mode Table 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 Is only a transitional menu screen to access the Move ModeWithout pause for application Determined Continuous or Tear-OffHas been removed for application Transitional menu screen to access the Counters Mode Counters Mode TableFont The contents of the installed fonts Is the initial screen of the Test Print ModeConfiguration The printer’s configuration settings Barcode The printer’s installed barcodesTo proceed to the Factory Mode Maintenance Mode Table Troubleshooting Error Signal Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table Smeared Print Images No Printed ImagePrinter Creates a Blank Label Incorrect Label PositioningCHK Troubleshooting Step Interface TroubleshootingLAN Ethernet Interface DSW4 on Power Test Print TroubleshootingFeed Test Label PrintingSample Test Label Maintenance PRINTER, Excersize Care to Prevent Print Head Damage Cleaning ProceduresPrint Head Replacement Replacement Procedures1a, Print Head Replacement Interface Board Replacement Interface Board ReplacementFuse Replacement Fuse ReplacementPrint Head Balance Adjustment Adjustment Procedures5a, Print Head Alignment Print Head AlignmentHead Balance and Print Head Alignment Ribbon Guide AlignmentLabel Sensor Positioning Label Sensor PositioningRibbon Spindle Tensioning Ribbon Spindle TensioningPotentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE Operational AdjustmentsDarkness Label Print Direction Appendix Print Setup Dimensions Print Setup DimensionsReflective Sensor Label Reference Position3a, Standard Position Label Adjustment DiagramPrinter Connection Diagram 5a, Printer Loading Diagram Printer Loading Diagram5c, Printer Loading Diagram Glossary GlossaryAscii Half. The core is convexed and the cavity is concaved Bytes Collection of 8 bits used in the binary systemBeing its mating half Is a plug male and the other is a socket femaleData transmission, seven additional bits are required DPIDram EepromTo attach two or more objects PowerTag would typically have to be removed from its object Next label for printingLED LCDOr voltage divider Primary PotentiometerRfid RAMRF/AIS RF/DCSbpl ROMRPM SAMSram Glossary