SATO CL412E service manual Print Head Balance Adjustment, Loosen Screw

Section 5. Mechanical Adjustments

5.6 Print Head Balance Adjustment

Required Equipment:	•	10mm Open End Wrench
	•	#2 Pozidrv Screwdriver

To optimize print quality, perform the following steps to adjust the Print Head Balance using head pattern as a guide. Proper adjustment is necessary to avoid ribbon wrinkle.

STEP PROCEDURE

1.Load the ribbon and label stock into the printer.

2.Hold eccentric nut along flats with 10mm box wrench and loosen holding screw. Fig. 5-7

3.Adjust eccentric nut by rotating CW or CCW.

Rotating CW increases print density on left side of label. CCW decreases print density on the right side of label. Note indexing marks on plate. Allowable range is between 7-11 o'clock.

4.Tighten screw to secure eccentric nut in place.

5.Loosen and adjust screw along slot to move indexing pointer for maximum print quality.

LOOSEN SCREW

1/4 TURN

		USE 10mm BOX WRENCH
Fig. 5-7	INDEXING	TO ADJUST ECCENTRIC
		NUT CW OR CCW AND
	MARKS
		TIGHTEN SCREW

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PN 9001078 Rev. B