Test Label Printing, Test Print Mode | SATO CL408-412e instruction

Unit 5: Troubleshooting

TEST LABEL PRINTING

The test label is designed to assist in the identification of print problems. Follow the flow chart provided below to perform this activity.

				FEED + POWER



				TEST PRINT MODE
				CONFIGURATION
						BARCODE
					HEADCHECK
Scrolls						MEMORY
Scrolls						FACTORY
options						FACTORY


					LINE

	Memory		Configuration
	FEED		Barcode
			Headcheck
			FEED

TEST PRINT SIZE

XXCM

	Scrolls	LINE
	options
		FEED

Factory

FEED

PRINT SIZE SMALL LARGE

LINE

Scrolls options

Test

printing begins

PRESS FEED KEY

TO STOP PRINTING

FEED

Test

printing stops

Power printer off and then on again to exit

Figure 5-2, Test Print Mode

NOTE: The only print problem that the following sample test label does not display is fading of print image from one side of the label to the other. This is the result of improper print head balance.

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SATO CL408-412e manual Test Label Printing, Test Print Mode

Contents

Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Troubleshooting Printer Configuration Offset MaintenanceAppendix Introduction Equipment Damage About this Manual 1a, Primary Components General Description Operator Panel Features LED Definition Control Features Operator Panel Technical Data Processing Physical CharacteristicsPower Environmental Ribbon CommandSensing Media Character Font Capabilities Postnet Barcode CapabiltiesUPC A/E MSI Installation Unpacking & Parts Identification Unpacking & Parts Identification Cable Connection Printer InstallationSite Location Media & Ribbon Loading Media Selection 3b, 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 Selection OFF ON/X-OFF PIN Direction Signal DefinitionOFF OFF ODD Even None ON/X-OFF Cable Requirements READY/BUSY Cable Requirements DB9Host Direction Printer ACK SpecificationsPIN Assignments Signal Direction IEEE1284 Parallel Interface Local Area Network LAN Ethernet Dipswitch SettingsSetting Universal Serial BUS USB Direction Signal Definition Software SpecificationsAccessory EXT Connector PIN Assignments Ssid 802.11G WirelessSwitch Setting LED Indicator Status Description READY/BUSY Interface Signals EXT Accessory Port Waiting 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 Control Interface Installation Accessories Installation Printer Configuration Unit 4 Printer Configuration DSW1 Configuration Dipswitch SettingsDSW1 Default Settings DSW1 Function ConfigurationFunction Description DSW3 Default Settings Normal Mode Configuration Modes Advanced Mode Advanced Mode User Download Mode User Download Mode Service Mode Service Mode Card Mode Card Mode DSW7 on Line + Feed + Power Protocol Initialization Mode Counters Mode Counters Mode Test Print Mode Test Print Mode Yes Boot Download Mode 10, Flash Memory Download Mode Flash Memory Download Mode 11, Default Setting Mode Default Setting Mode Online QTY HEX Dump Mode 13, Maintenance Mode Maintenance Mode Menu Description Normal Mode TableAdvanced Mode Table Menu Definition Tables Proportional is contemporarily preferred Real-time clock is not installedPoint respectively Stream including graphics and 2D barcodes Service 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 options Card 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 barcodes Select 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 Clear Page. These are the only two options Maintenance Mode Table Troubleshooting Error Signal Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table Smeared Print Images No Printed ImagePrinter Creates a Blank Label Incorrect Label Positioning CHK Troubleshooting Step Interface Troubleshooting LAN Ethernet Interface Power Test Print Troubleshooting Test Label Printing Sample Test Label Maintenance PRINTER, Excersize Care to Prevent Print Head Damage Cleaning Procedures Print Head Replacement Replacement Procedures 1b, Print Head Replacement Interface Board Replacement Interface Board Replacement Fuse Replacement Fuse Replacement Print Head Balance Adjustment Adjustment Procedures 5a, Print Head Alignment Print Head Alignment Head Balance and Print Head Alignment Ribbon Guide Alignment Label Sensor Positioning Label Sensor Positioning Ribbon Spindle Tensioning Ribbon Spindle Tensioning Darkness Operational AdjustmentsPotentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE Print Base Reference Position Appendix Direction Print Setup Dimensions Label Reference Position Label Reference Position Diagram Ascii 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 female Data transmission, seven additional bits are required DPIDram Eeprom To attach two or more objects PowerTag would typically have to be removed from its object Next label for printing LED LCD Or voltage divider Primary Potentiometer Rfid RAMRF/AIS RF/DC Sbpl ROMRPM SAM Sram Glossary