Test Print Mode, Default Settings Mode | SATO 10e instruction

Section 5: Printer Configuration

TEST PRINT MODE

The Test Print Mode offers 4 different status labels for troubleshooting. If DSW3-5 is in the OFF position, the Test Print cycle must be initiated with a Print Start signal on the EXT connector You enter the Test Print Mode by pressing the FEED key while powering the printer on.

LCD DISPLAY		DEFINITION

V 05.00.03.00	Displays the firmware during the initialization.
INITIALIZING
TEST PRINT MODE	This option allows printing of a test label. It is recommended that a test label
CONFIGURATION	be printed after the settings in the Advanced Mode have been changed. The
	test label provides verification that the correct changes were entered.
	1.	Press the FEED key while switching on the power switch to access the
		Test Print Mode.
	2.	Release the FEED key when the printer beeps.
	3.	Use the CURSOR keys to step the cursor to the test label type option
		desired. They are:
		CONFIGURATION
		BARCODE
		HEADCHECK
		MEMORY
		FACTORY
	4.	Press the ENTER key to select the desired option.

TEST PRINT SIZE	Note: This screen will not be displayed for the Memory Test Label.
10 CM	This display allows label width selection.
	This display allows label width selection.
	1.	Use the CURSOR keys to step to the desired label width option.

PRESS FEED KEY TO	2. Press the ENTER key to select the option.
STOP PRINTING	3.	Press the FEED key to start printing test labels continuously.
	3.
	4.	Press the FEED key to stop the printer.
	5.	To exit the Test Print Mode, power the printer off and then back on.

DEFAULT SETTINGS MODE

Occassionally it is desirable to reset all printer configuration settings to their original default conditions. This allows the operator to start reconfiguration of the printer starting from a know set of conditions.

LCD DISPLAY			DEFINITION

V 05.00.03.00		Displays the firmware during the initialization.
INITIALIZING
DEFAULT SETTING		Allows the reset of original printer default settings. Enter the Default Setting
YES	NO	Mode by:
		1.	Press and hold the LINE and FEED keys while switching on power.
		1.	Release the LINE and FEED key when the printer emits one long beep.
		1.	Use the CURSOR keys to step to either the YES or NO option.
		2.	Press the ENTER key to select the desired option.

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Contents

M10e Thermal Transfer Printer Page Table of Contents Troubleshooting Factory Resets PN 9001113A Result in Presonal Injury Introduction Theory of Operation General Description Correct signals initiates print head activity DIP Switches Switches and IndicatorsSwitches Indicators Configuration Panel Connection Ports Connection Ports Print Physical CharacteristicsPower Environmental Character Font Capabilities Downlaodable Fonts Auto Smoothing FontsVector Font Agfa Raster Fonts Regulatory Approvals BAR Code Capabilties Receive Buffer Interface Types IEEE1284 Parallel Interface Init Specifications RS232C Serial Interface Signals Direction Signal DefinitionRS232 Serial Interface Cable Requirements DB9 HostPrinter Local Area Network LAN Optional Interface Universal Serial BUS USB Interface Stream Identification Cancel canBI-DIRECTIONAL Communications ENQUIRE/ACK/NAK Print JOB Label Cutter Installation Accessories Installation 1b, Cutter Installation REAL-TIME Clock Pcmcia Memory Expansion Insert clock chip 3 into the vacant IC Socket Interface Module Upgrade Stacker KITMedia Unwind Unit Accessories Installation PN 9001113A DIP Switch Panels RS232 TRANSMIT/RECEIVE SettingOFF DSW1-4 DSW2 OFF Printer SET UP DSW2-5 DSW3 OFF Setting DSW3 Setting Software Default Settings Default SettingsSoftware Default Settings Default Settings Potentiometer Adjustments LCD Panel Configuration Normal Mode Configuration Modes LCD Display Definition Advanced Mode Print Offset SET CalendarCalendar Card Mode Copying Xxxxxxx ErrorCard COPY/FORMAT Sato Font Copy Program CARD-MEMORYCOPY Service Mode Setting the threshold is Reprint W/FEED Feed on ErrorEYE XXV Auto Online Feed EXT PIN 9 Select Priority SettingCommand LCD Enable Disable Counters Mode Default Settings Mode Test Print Mode ALL Clear Mode MAINTENANCE/FACTORY Mode Download User Defined Protocol Codes Clear NON-STANDARD Protocol QTY000000 HEX Dump Mode Error LED LCD Message Beep Resolution Guide Error Signals Light Print Image Troubleshooting TableImage Voids Ribbon Wrinkling No Label Movement Power LED not IlluminatedFuzzy Print Image No Ribbon Movement Ribbon LED Illuminated Error LED IlluminatedWill not Print When Data is Sent Label LED is Illuminated Universal Serial BUS USB Interface Troubleshooting RS232 Serial Interface Troubleshooting Parallel Interface Troubleshooting LAN Ethernet Interface Troubleshooting TCP/IP Troubleshooting Netware Troubleshooting Windows NT/LAN Server Troubleshooting Diagnostic Label Printing Windows 95/98 PEER-TO-PEER Troubleshooting Dial Application Description TP Test Module Usage TP Test Module Usage Ribbon Sensor Operation Verification LCD Display Test Print Mode Configuration Print Head Replacement Replacement Procedures Roller Belt Replacement Roller Belt Replacement Ribbon Belt Replacement Ribbon Belt Replacement Platen Roller Replacement Platen Roller Replacement Feed Roller Replacement Feed Roller Replacement Main Circuit Board Replacement Circuit Board Replacement Interface Board Replacement Interface Board Replacement Ribbon Drive Board Replacement 8b, Ribbon Drive Board Replacement Panel Board Replacement Memory Card Replacement Panel Board Replacement Power Supply Replacement 10, Power Board Replacement 11, Fuse Replacement Power Supply Fuse Replacement 12, Fuse Replacement Circuit Board Fuse Replacement 13, Fuse Replacement Drive Motor Replacement Ribbon Motor Replacement 14, Ribbon Motor Replacement 15, Auto-Load Sensor Replacement AUTO-LOAD Sensor Replacement Label Position Sensor Replacement LABEL-OUT Sensor Replacement 16, Label Gap Sensor Replacement 17, Eye-Mark/Label-Out Sensor Replacement Ribbon Sensor Replacement 18, Ribbon Sensor Replacement Cutter Replacement 19, Cutter Assembly Replacement Cutter Sensor Replacement 20, Cutter Sensor Replacement Eeprom Chip Replacement 21, Eeprom Chip Replacement Print Head Position Adjustment Procedures Print Head Alignment Print Head Alignment Adjustment Ribbon Wrinkle Adjustments Ribbon Wrinkle Adjustments Roller Belt Adjustment Roller Belt Adjustment Ribbon Belt Adjustment Ribbon Belt Adjustment Media Guide Adjustment Paper Guide Adjustment Pitch Sensor Adjustment Place the DSW2-4 dip switch in the Off position EYE-MARK Sensor Adjustment Eye-Mark Sensor Adjustments Label GAP Sensor Adjustment Label Gap Sensor Adjustment Auto Load Sensor Adjustment 10, Auto-Load Sensor Adjustment 11, Paper End Sensor Adjustment Paper END Sensor Adjustment Offset Label Stop Position Adjustment Print Darkness Adjustment LCD Display Adjustment Adjustment Procedures PN 9001113A Factory Settings / Test Print Factory Resets Clear Head Counters Press the Enter key to clear the cutter counter Clear Cutter Counter Clear Eeprom LCD Display Xxxxxall Clear Completed Factory Resets PN 9001113A Housing Cover Removal & Installation Diagrams & Schematics Media & Ribbon Loading Media & Ribbon Loading Power Board Block Diagram Printing Operational Sequence Printer Accessories & Sensors Location Accessories & Sensors Location Print Reference Position Feed Direction