SATO CL408-412e manual Ribbon Spindle Tensioning

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Unit 6: Maintenance

RIBBON SPINDLE TENSIONING

The printer has two ribbon spindles; one to supply ribbon medium from the rear of the printer past the print head to the spindle closest to the front for the purposes of rewinding the used medium. The rewind spindle is coupled to the drive train and draws the ribbon medium forward incrementally with the print media (label/tag) comparable with gearing ratios.

For a proper function, the spindles must be individually adjusted with the correct drag. Drag is the resistance to the advancement of the medium and is controlled by increasing or decreasing frictional tension to rotational movement. A torsion spring takes up excess slack in the ribbon medium during backfeed movement of the print media.

The following procedure explains how to adjust the ribbon spindles without the use of a tension gage. The procedure is the same for both, however, the tension requirements are different.

NOTE: The tension requirement for the supply spindle is 400-500 grams and 500-700 grams for the rewind spindle should a tension gage not be available.

To tension adjust the ribbon spindles without the use of a tension gage, perform the following.

1Open the right housing cover to access the ribbon spindle assemblies.

2 Loosen the set screw while holding the adjustment nut stationary.

3Turn the adjustment nut in a manner to achieve the required space between the ribbon boss and the stopper collar (supply spindle: 3.5 to 3.0, rewind spindle: 3.0 to 2.0 mm).

4Hold the adjustment nut in position and secure set screw.

5Repeat 2 through 4 for the remaining spindle.

NOTE: A complete revolution of the adjustment nut equals approximately 1 mm (100g). Likewise, a half revolution equals .5 mm (50g).

Metric Scale




Ribbon Boss				Collar			Adjustment Nut

Figure 6-8, Ribbon Spindle Tensioning

Set Screw

CL408-412e Supplemental Manual

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Contents Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Troubleshooting Printer ConfigurationOffset MaintenanceAppendix Introduction Equipment Damage About this Manual1a, Primary Components General DescriptionOperator Panel Features LED Definition Control FeaturesOperator Panel Technical Data Processing Physical CharacteristicsPower EnvironmentalRibbon CommandSensing MediaCharacter Font Capabilities Postnet Barcode CapabiltiesUPC A/E MSIInstallation Unpacking & Parts Identification Unpacking & Parts IdentificationCable Connection Printer InstallationSite Location Media & Ribbon Loading Media Selection3b, Fan-fold Media Loading Continuous Mode Operational Mode SelectionTEAR-OFF Mode Label Print Direction RS232C HIGH-SPEED Serial Interface Interface SpecificationsAccessories Installation unit for guidance Interface SelectionOFF ON/X-OFF PIN Direction Signal DefinitionOFF OFF ODD Even NoneON/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 USBDirection Signal Definition Software SpecificationsAccessory EXT Connector PIN Assignments Ssid 802.11G WirelessSwitch Setting LED Indicator Status DescriptionREADY/BUSY Interface Signals EXT Accessory PortWaiting Low 0V when the printer is offline+24V +/- 10% @2A Power for external devices 8b, Timing Chart Repeat Print Cable Requirements Interface SignalsALL Interfaces 50 of 500 items in the history buffer Receive Buffer ControlInterface Installation Accessories InstallationPrinter Configuration Unit 4 Printer Configuration DSW1 Configuration Dipswitch SettingsDSW1 Default Settings DSW1 Function ConfigurationFunction Description DSW3 Default Settings Normal Mode Configuration ModesAdvanced Mode Advanced ModeUser Download Mode User Download ModeService Mode Service ModeCard Mode Card ModeDSW7 on Line + Feed + Power Protocol Initialization ModeCounters Mode Counters ModeTest Print Mode Test Print ModeYes Boot Download Mode10, Flash Memory Download Mode Flash Memory Download Mode11, Default Setting Mode Default Setting ModeOnline QTY HEX Dump Mode13, Maintenance Mode Maintenance ModeMenu Description Normal Mode TableAdvanced Mode Table Menu Definition TablesProportional is contemporarily preferred Real-time clock is not installedPoint respectively Stream including graphics and 2D barcodesService Mode Table Operator to manage the expanded memory card As most important where conflicting data existsIs only a transitional menu screen for the Service Mode Languages are provided as optionsCard Mode Table Or use Transitional menu screen to access the Counters ModeAllows the selection of which counter to be viewed to reset Font 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 barcodesSelect the Interface option for a standard download Also prompts the operator on how to proceedReboot the printer to return to normal operation Clear its Eeprom of all data To proceed to the Factory ModePrint buffer ClearPage. These are the only two options Maintenance Mode TableTroubleshooting Error Signal Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table Smeared Print Images No Printed ImagePrinter Creates a Blank Label Incorrect Label PositioningCHK Troubleshooting Step Interface TroubleshootingLAN Ethernet Interface Power Test Print TroubleshootingTest Label Printing Sample Test Label Maintenance PRINTER, Excersize Care to Prevent Print Head Damage Cleaning ProceduresPrint Head Replacement Replacement Procedures1b, 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 TensioningDarkness Operational AdjustmentsPotentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE Print Base Reference Position Appendix Direction Print Setup DimensionsLabel Reference Position Label Reference Position DiagramAscii GlossaryGlossary 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