Section 3: Configuration and Operation

3.9 PRINTING FACTORY/SERVICE TEST PRINTS

The Factory/Service Test Label prints the internal operating parameters of the printer.

1.Release the print head. (see “Releasing/Replacing the Print Head” on page 4-3).

2.Press the LINE and FEED buttons while turning the printer ON.

3.When the printer beeps, release the LINE and FEED buttons. The printer will then beep 3 times indicating it is in the Factory/Service Print Test mode.

4.Relatch the Print Head.

5.Press the LINE button to print a large (4" wide") Factory/Service Test Label. Press the FEED button to print a small (2" wide) Factory/Service Test Label.

6.The printer will begin printing a series of test labels, the first containing the operational parameters of the printer followed by one containing the internal printer settings. These two label formats will alternate until the FEED button is pressed, suspending the print operation. If the FEED button is pressed again, the printing will resume.

To remove the printer from the Factory/Service Print Test mode, remove power by placing the POWER switch in the OFF position.

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SATO D508, D512 service manual Printing FACTORY/SERVICE Test Prints