SATO CL408-412e manual Operational Adjustments, Potentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE, Darkness

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Unit 6: Maintenance

OPERATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS

These operational adjustments are for fine tuning the printer as necessary following the configuration process and are largely confined to the four potentiometers located on the operator panel. Refer to the table below for their function.

POTENTIOMETER		DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE

PITCH	Is to be used in conjunction with the configuration adjustments. Make course
	adjustments there and then fine tune here. If unable to achieve the desired
	setting here, the course adjustment must be reset. Adjust this potentiometer as
	labels are being printed. Allow two labels to be printed for each adjustment to
	ensure a desired setting.
	Adjustment of the PITCH potentiometer will affect the print offset position.

OFFSET	The offset adjustment is used to reposition the media for printing following
	advancement for dispensing. A label is printed, it is fed forward for dispense, the
	printer retracts the remaining media (offset) to print the next label. To perform
	this adjustment:
	1.	Power On the printer.
	2.	Press the LINE key to place printer offline.
	3.	Advance to the User Mode and press FEED.
	4.	Adjust the OFFSET potentiometer.
	5.	Press the FEED key to feed another label.
	6.	Repeat steps 3 and 4 until properly adjusted.
	7.	Press the LINE key to bring the printer back online.

DARKNESS	Is used to adjust the darkness or lightness of the printed image and should be
	used in conjunction with the configuration adjustments. Make course
	adjustments there and then fine tune here. If unable to achieve the desired
	setting here, the course adjustment must be reset.
	Adjust this potentiometer as labels are being printed. Allow two labels to be
	printed for each adjustment to ensure a desired setting.

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Contents Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Printer Configuration TroubleshootingMaintenance AppendixOffset Introduction About this Manual Equipment DamageGeneral Description 1a, Primary ComponentsControl Features Operator Panel Features LED DefinitionOperator Panel Technical Data Physical Characteristics PowerEnvironmental ProcessingCommand SensingMedia RibbonCharacter Font Capabilities Barcode Capabilties UPC A/EMSI 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 Label Print Direction Interface Specifications Accessories Installation unit for guidanceInterface Selection RS232C HIGH-SPEED Serial InterfacePIN Direction Signal Definition OFFOFF ODD Even None OFF ON/X-OFFREADY/BUSY Cable Requirements DB9 Host DirectionPrinter ON/X-OFF Cable RequirementsSpecifications PIN Assignments Signal DirectionIEEE1284 Parallel Interface ACKDipswitch Settings SettingUniversal Serial BUS USB Local Area Network LAN EthernetSoftware Specifications Accessory EXT Connector PIN AssignmentsDirection Signal Definition 802.11G Wireless Switch SettingLED Indicator Status Description SsidEXT Accessory Port READY/BUSY Interface SignalsLow 0V when the printer is offline +24V +/- 10% @2A Power for external devicesWaiting 8b, Timing Chart Repeat Print Interface 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 DSW1 Default SettingsDSW1 Configuration Configuration Function DescriptionDSW1 Function DSW3 Default Settings Configuration Modes Normal ModeAdvanced Mode Advanced ModeUser Download Mode User Download ModeService Mode Service ModeCard Mode Card ModeProtocol Initialization Mode DSW7 on Line + Feed + PowerCounters Mode Counters ModeTest Print Mode Test Print ModeBoot Download Mode YesFlash Memory Download Mode 10, Flash Memory Download ModeDefault Setting Mode 11, Default Setting ModeHEX Dump Mode Online QTYMaintenance Mode 13, Maintenance ModeNormal Mode Table Advanced Mode TableMenu Definition Tables Menu DescriptionReal-time clock is not installed Point respectivelyStream including graphics and 2D barcodes Proportional is contemporarily preferredService Mode Table As most important where conflicting data exists Is only a transitional menu screen for the Service ModeLanguages are provided as options Operator to manage the expanded memory cardCard Mode Table Transitional menu screen to access the Counters Mode Allows the selection of which counter to be viewed to resetOr use Is the initial screen of the Test Print Mode Configuration The printer’s configuration settingsBarcode The printer’s installed barcodes Font The contents of the installed fontsAlso prompts the operator on how to proceed Reboot the printer to return to normal operationSelect the Interface option for a standard download To proceed to the Factory Mode Print bufferClear Clear its Eeprom of all dataMaintenance Mode Table Page. These are the only two optionsTroubleshooting Error Signal Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table No Printed Image Printer Creates a Blank LabelIncorrect Label Positioning Smeared Print ImagesInterface Troubleshooting CHK Troubleshooting StepLAN Ethernet Interface Test Print Troubleshooting PowerTest Label Printing Sample Test Label Maintenance Cleaning Procedures PRINTER, Excersize Care to Prevent Print Head DamageReplacement Procedures Print Head Replacement1b, 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 Print Base Reference Position Appendix Print Setup Dimensions DirectionLabel Reference Position Diagram Label Reference PositionGlossary GlossaryAscii Bytes Collection of 8 bits used in the binary system Being its mating halfIs a plug male and the other is a socket female Half. The core is convexed and the cavity is concavedDPI DramEeprom Data transmission, seven additional bits are requiredPower Tag would typically have to be removed from its objectNext label for printing To attach two or more objectsLCD LEDPotentiometer Or voltage divider PrimaryRAM RF/AISRF/DC RfidROM RPMSAM SbplSram Glossary