Unit 6: Maintenance

PITCH SENSOR ADJUSTMENT (LABEL GAP & CENTER HOLE MEDIA)

This sensor adjustment regulates penetrating ability for media referencing. Penetration modification is performed via two potentiometers that is part of the potentiometer complex located behind the access panel on the left side of the printer.

To establish penetration, upper and lower voltage levels must be set and the difference between the two voltage levels should be maximized for optimum performance.

These activities require the use of a multimeter and may be perfomed with or without the assistance of the SATO Test Module. The test module is a purchase option sold by SATO America.

Refer to the procedure below for directions using the test module and Figure 6-11 for visual assistance.

1 Detach the access panel located on the left side of the printer.

2Adjust the VR1 potentiometer fully counter clock-wise and the VR9 adjusted center scale.

3Connect the test module to the available test connector.

4Connect the multimeter ground probe to the pin identified as GRD on the test module.

5Connect the multimeter positive probe to the pin identified as SIG.

6Turn the printer on and rotate the test module dial to the 5 position.

7Physically place the media’s reference point over the pitch sensor.

8Adjust the VR1 potentiometer until the multimeter displays a value less than +0.5V.

9Relocate the media so the paper portion is oriented over the pitch sensor.

10Regard the multimeter to determine the second measurement is greater than +1.5V.

11Use the VR9 potentiometer for fine adjustment as necessary.

12Repeat steps 6 through 11 until the required difference of 1.0V is achieved.

13Begin normal printing to ensure proper adjustment.

Multimeter Alone

Sensor adjustment may be performed by using a multimeter without the assistance of the test module. To perform this task the multimeter probes must be attached to the correct connector pins of the test connector. Connect the multimeter positive probe to pin 1A and the negative probe to pin 2B. Refer to Figures 6-11 and 6-12 for visual assistance.

GAP & CENTER HOLE REFERENCE CHART

MEDIA

POTENTIOMETER

DIAL

CONNECTOR PIN

VOLT VALUE

 

 

 

 

 

Label Gap

Course: VR1

5

Positive Probe: 1A

> +0.5V

 

< +1.5V

 

Fine: VR9

Negative Probe: 2B

Center Hole

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATO XL400-410e Operator Manual

PN 9001135A

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