Correct signals initiates print head activity | SATO 10e guide

Section 1: Introduction

Correct signals initiates print head activity.

Access Cover

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Operator

Panel

Display

Panel

Power Switch

Paper Exit

Depth

Figure 1-1, Front View

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Ribbon Supply

Spindle

Empty Ribbon	Head Release
Core	Lever
	Ribbon Rewind Spindle

Figure 1-2, Interior View

SATO M10e Service Manual

PN 9001113A

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SATO 10e service manual Correct signals initiates print head activity

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 Switches Switches and IndicatorsIndicators DIP Switches Configuration Panel Connection Ports Connection Ports Power Physical CharacteristicsEnvironmental Print Character Font Capabilities Vector Font Auto Smoothing FontsAgfa Raster Fonts Downlaodable 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 BI-DIRECTIONAL Communications Cancel canENQUIRE/ACK/NAK Stream Identification 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 SettingsDefault Settings Software Default Settings Potentiometer Adjustments LCD Panel Configuration Normal Mode Configuration Modes LCD Display Definition Advanced Mode Print Offset SET CalendarCalendar Card Mode Card COPY/FORMAT Xxxxxxx ErrorSato Font Copy Copying Program CARD-MEMORYCOPY Service Mode Setting the threshold is EYE XXV Feed on ErrorAuto Online Feed Reprint W/FEED Command LCD Priority SettingEnable Disable EXT PIN 9 Select 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 Image Voids Troubleshooting TableRibbon Wrinkling Light Print Image Fuzzy Print Image Power LED not IlluminatedNo Ribbon Movement No Label Movement Will not Print When Data is Sent Error LED IlluminatedLabel LED is Illuminated Ribbon LED 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