SATO D508, D512 Potentiometer Adjustments, Pitch Offset, Original First Line Print Position

Section 3: Configuration and Operation

3.6 POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENTS

PITCH OFFSET

This can be done using the VR4 potentiometer on the Configuration Panel. This potentiometer is set at the factory so that it has a range of +/-3.75 mm. The midpoint setting should have no effect on the label pitch. Turning the potentiometer all the way clockwise should move the print position

3.75mm upwards towards the leading edge of the label. Turning the it all the way counterclockwise should move the print position down 3.75mm away from the leading edge of the label.

1.Place DSW6 on the Configuration Switch in the OFF position.

2.Turn the power OFF.

3.While pressing the FEED button on the Operator Panel, turn the power ON.

4.When you hear one beep from the printer, release the FEED button.

5.Press the LINE button to begin printing large Test Labels (press the FEED button if you are using labels smaller than 4.1" (104 mm) in width).

6.Adjust potentiometer VR4 until the first print position is at the desired location on the label.

7.Press the FEED button to stop printing.

Note:

Adjusting the Label Pitch with VR4 will affect the stop position of the label and the cut/tear-off positions.

label movement direction

Must be moved with Minus (-) Offset to print on leading edge of label

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ABCDEFG

Original First Line

Print Position

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Moved with	Leading Edge of
Positive (+) Offset	Label as detected
to print on trailing	by the sensor
edge of label

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