SATO GT408, GT 424e Meandering Media, Printer Creates a Blank Label, Incorrect Label Positioning

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Unit 5: Troubleshooting

NO PRINTED IMAGE

No voltage output.

Test power supply and replace as necessary.

 

 

Damaged print head.

Replace print head.

 

 

Damaged electronics.

Replace circuit board.

 

 

Interface problems.

Check. Refer to relative instructions below.

 

 

Data input error.

Ensure correct data stream.

 

 

LCD FIELD ILLUMINATED BUT WITHOUT WORDS OR NO DISPLAY AT ALL

 

 

Power cable issues.

Ensure properly connected. Ensure not defective.

 

 

Incorrectly positioned display potentiom-

Adjust as required.

eter.

 

 

 

Defective power supply.

Troubleshoot and replace components as necessary.

 

 

MEANDERING MEDIA

 

 

 

Incorrectly loaded media.

Ensure correct loading.

 

 

Improperly adjusted media guides.

Adjust as required.

 

 

Unbalanced print head.

Adjust as required.

 

 

Worn or improperly adjusted platen roller.

Adjust. Replace as required.

 

 

PRINTER CREATES A BLANK LABEL

 

 

Data input error.

Ensure correct data stream.

 

 

Improper media selected.

Ensure correct media is in use.

 

 

Disconnected print head.

Cycle off power and ensure proper connection.

 

 

Defective print head.

Replace print head as required.

 

 

Defective main board.

Replace main board as required.

 

 

INCORRECT LABEL POSITIONING

 

 

 

Incorrect sensor selection.

Ensure the correct sensor is selected.

 

 

Improper sensor adjustment.

Adjust as required.

 

 

Incorrect media in use.

Ensure the correct media is being used.

 

 

Data input error.

Ensure correct data stream.

 

 

SATO GTxxe Series Operator Manual

PN 9001138A

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Contents GT408/410/424e Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Troubleshooting Printer ConfigurationMaintenance Introduction About this Manual Result in Presonal InjuryGeneral Description 1a, Primary ComponentsControl Features LCD DisplayTechnical Data Physical Characteristics PowerEnvironmental ProcessingSensing RibbonInterface Modules Character Font Capabilities BAR Code Capabilties Character ControlRegulatory Approvals Page Installation Unpacking & Parts Identification UnpackingSite Location Printer InstallationCable Connection Media Selection Media & Ribbon Loading3b, Fan-fold Media & Ribbon Loading Interface Selection RS232C SpecificationsRS232C Serial Interface RS232C Serial Interface Signals PIN Direction Signal DefinitionCable Requirements DB9 Host Connection DB9 PrinterSpecifications IEEE1284 Parallel Interface802.11B Wireless 802.11B Wireless SpecificationsUniversal Serial BUS USB Adapter Local Area Network LAN EthernetReceive Buffer ACK/NAK ProtocolAccessories Installation External Signal ConnectorMemory Expansion Pcmcia Memory ExpansionInterface Upgrade Interface UpgradeLabel Cutter Installation Label Peeler InstallationPrinter Operation Configuration Modes Normal ModeUser Mode User ModeAdvanced Mode Advanced ModeIEEE1284 Interface Setup Mode IEEE1284 Interface Setup ModeRS232C Interface Setup Mode RS232C Interface Setup ModeCentronics Interface Setup Mode Centronics Interface ModeLAN Interface Setup Mode LAN Interface Setup ModeUSB Interface Setup Mode USB Interface Setup ModeCartridge Mode Cartridge ModeSembl Mode 10, Sembl ModeTest Print Mode 11, Test Print ModeDownload Mode + PowerHEX Dump Mode 13, Hex Dump ModeBoot Download Mode FUNCTION+ + Enter + PowerData Save Mode 15, Data Save ModeDefault Settings Mode 16, Default Settings ModePrint Cancel Mode 17, Print Cancel ModePrint Darkness Default Mode 18, Print Density Default ModeService Mode 19, Service ModeFactory Mode 20, Factory ModeNormal Mode Menu DescriptionIs the premiere screen of the Advanced Mode. The Advanced User Mode Print offset refers to the vertical and horizontal shifting Advanced Mode Allows the pitch sensor to be activated or deactivated as Advanced Mode Menu Description Interface Modes 4-4 Through Allows BCC check to be enabled or disabled. Will only appear Allows determination of which method of configuration has OFF with asychronous outputs with Select signal. Will only If any LAN interface is present and the Card option is not Cartridge Mode Sembl Mode Test Print Mode Download Mode HEX Dump Mode Boot Download Mode Data Save Mode Default Settings Mode Allows selection of data to be initializedPrint Cancel Mode Print Density Default ModeService Mode Enable or disable the control of ribbon rewind speed Previous printer Confirms copying is in progress. Data entry not required Factory Mode Displays values for the dispenser counter Operational Adjustments Potentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE21, Sensor & Accessory Positioning 22, Print Base Reference Position Page Troubleshooting Unit 5 Troubleshooting Alarm sound Three short beeps External signal Machine error Memory Writing error Item Number error Unit 5 Troubleshooting Image Voids Light Print ImagesUneven Print Darkness Smeared Print ImagesPrinter Creates a Blank Label Meandering MediaIncorrect Label Positioning Interface Troubleshooting CHK Troubleshooting StepLAN Ehternet Interface Test Print Troubleshooting Hex Dump ModeTest Print Mode Test Label PrintingSample Test Label Sensor Locations Sensor LocationsMaintenance Cleaning Procedures Replacement Procedures Print Head ReplacementPlaten Roller Replacement 1b, Print Head ReplacementPlaten Roller Replacement Adjustment Procedures Print Head AlignmentPrint Head Pressure Adjustment Pressure Adjustment Media Scale Thickness MMPrint Head Balance Adjustment Balance AdjustmentRibbon Guide Adjustment Ribbon Guide AdjustmentLabel Sensor Positioning Label Sensor PositioningPotentiometer Adjustments