Printer Configuration, Troubleshooting | SATO LM408/412E guide

PRINTER CONFIGURATION

Printer Configuration	4-2
Dipswitch Settings	4-3
Configuration Modes	4-4
Normal Mode	4-4
Advanced Mode	4-5
User Download Mode	4-6
Service Mode	4-7
Card Mode	4-8
Move Mode	4-9
History Control Mode	4-10
Protocol Initialization Mode	4-11
Counters Mode	4-12
Test Print Mode	4-13
Boot Download Mode	4-14
Flash Memory Download Mode	4-15
Default Settings Mode	4-16
Hex Dump Mode	4-17
Maintenance Mode	4-18
Menu Definition Tables	4-19

TROUBLESHOOTING

Error Signal Troubleshooting	5-2
Troubleshooting Table	5-3
Interface Troubleshooting	5-5
Parallel Interface	5-5
RS232 Serial Interface	5-5
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface	5-5
LAN Ethernet Interface	5-6
802.11G Wireless Interface	5-6
Centronics Interface	5-6
Test Print Troubleshooting	5-7
Hex Dump Mode	5-7
Test Label Printing	5-8
Sample Test Label	5-9

LM408-412e Operator Manual

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SATO LM408/412E manual Printer Configuration, Troubleshooting

Contents

Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Printer Configuration Troubleshooting Appendix MaintenanceOffset Introduction About this Manual Equipment Damage General Descript 1a, Primary Components Operator Panel Features LED Definition Control FeaturesDipswitches Definition Operator Panel Technical Data Physical Characteristics PowerEnvironmental Processing Command SensingMedia Ribbon Character Font Capabilities Barcode Capabilties UPC A/EMSI Postnet Installation Unpacking & Parts Identification Unpacking & Parts Identification Site Location Printer InstallationCable Connection Media Selection Media & Ribbon Loading 3b, Fan-fold Media Loading TEAR-OFF Mode Operational Mode SelectionContinuous Mode Interface Specifications Accessories Installation unit for guidanceInterface Selection RS232C HIGH-SPEED Serial Interface OFF ODD Even None PIN Direction Signal DefinitionOFF ON/X-OFF READY/BUSY Cable Requirements DB9 Host DirectionPrinter ON/X-OFF Cable Requirements Specifications PIN Assignments Signal DirectionIEEE1284 Parallel Interface ACK Dipswitch Settings SettingUniversal Serial BUS USB Local Area Network LAN Ethernet 802.11G Wireless Interface Software Specifications Switch Setting LED Indicator Status Description ALL Interfaces Interface SignalsCable Requirements Receive Buffer Control 50 of 500 items in the history buffer Accessories Installation Interface Installation Printer Configuration Unit 4 Printer Configuration Dipswitch Settings Dipswitch Functions Switch Setting Description Configuration Modes Normal Mode Advanced Mode Advanced Mode User Download Mode No change Service Mode ACK Signal XX.X Card Mode Card Mode Move Mode Motion Mode History Control Mode History Control Mode Protocol Initialization Mode DSW7 on Line + Feed + Power Counters Mode Counters Mode Test Print Mode 10, Test Print Mode Boot Download Mode 11, Boot Download Mode Flash Memory Download Mode 12, Flash Memory Download Mode Default Setting Mode Yes HEX Dump Mode DSW4 on Power Maintenance Mode 15, Maintenance Mode Menu Definition Tables Normal Mode TableMenu Description Advanced Mode Table Language options Transitional menu screen to access the Service ModeVoltageThreshold low voltage + high voltage = 12 volts Service Mode Table Is only a transitional menu screen for the Service Mode Operator to the biginning of the Card ModeIs only a transitional menu screen to access the Move Mode Transitional menu screen to access the Move Mode Without pause for application Determined Continuous or Tear-OffHas been removed for application Counters Mode Table Transitional menu screen to access the Counters Mode Is the initial screen of the Test Print Mode Configuration The printer’s configuration settingsBarcode The printer’s installed barcodes Font The contents of the installed fonts To proceed to the Factory Mode Maintenance Mode Table Troubleshooting Error Signal Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table No Printed Image Printer Creates a Blank LabelIncorrect Label Positioning Smeared Print Images Interface Troubleshooting CHK Troubleshooting Step LAN Ethernet Interface Test Print Troubleshooting DSW4 on Power Test Label Printing Feed Sample Test Label Maintenance Cleaning Procedures PRINTER, Excersize Care to Prevent Print Head Damage Replacement Procedures Print Head Replacement 1a, Print Head Replacement Interface Board Replacement Interface Board Replacement Fuse Replacement Fuse Replacement Adjustment Procedures Print Head Balance Adjustment Print Head Alignment 5a, Print Head Alignment Ribbon Guide Alignment Head Balance and Print Head Alignment Label Sensor Positioning Label Sensor Positioning Ribbon Spindle Tensioning Ribbon Spindle Tensioning Potentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE Operational AdjustmentsDarkness Label Print Direction Appendix Print Setup Dimensions Print Setup Dimensions Label Reference Position Reflective Sensor Label Adjustment Diagram 3a, Standard Position Printer Connection Diagram Printer Loading Diagram 5a, Printer Loading Diagram 5c, Printer Loading Diagram Glossary GlossaryAscii Bytes Collection of 8 bits used in the binary system Being its mating halfIs a plug male and the other is a socket female Half. The core is convexed and the cavity is concaved DPI DramEeprom Data transmission, seven additional bits are required Power Tag would typically have to be removed from its objectNext label for printing To attach two or more objects LCD LED Potentiometer Or voltage divider Primary RAM RF/AISRF/DC Rfid ROM RPMSAM Sbpl Sram Glossary