Test Print Troubleshooting, DSW4 on Power | SATO LM408/412E instruction

Unit 5: Troubleshooting

TEST PRINT TROUBLESHOOTING

Chapter provides instruction on special printing to identify and resolve specific print problems.

HEX DUMP Allows the operator to determine if there were problems in the downloading of data.

TEST LABEL Allows the operator to identify specific problems regarding mechanical performance and setup.

HEX DUMP MODE

The contents of the print buffer can be examined using the Hex Dump Mode. In the left column, each line of data received is numbered. The center column provides the data in hexadecimal format. And in the right column, same data is provided in the ASC ll format. Follow the flow chart provided below to perform this activity.

DSW4: ON

POWER

ONLINE

QTY: XXXXXX

Printer receives data

Printer begins Hex Dump printing

Power printer off, reset DSW4 to exit

Figure 6-3a, Hex Dump Mode

LM408-412e Operator Manual

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SATO LM408/412E manual Test Print Troubleshooting, DSW4 on Power

Contents

Printer Sato America, Inc Table of Contents Printer Configuration Troubleshooting Maintenance AppendixOffset Introduction About this Manual Equipment Damage General Descript 1a, Primary Components Control Features Operator Panel Features LED DefinitionDipswitches Definition Operator Panel Technical Data Environmental Physical CharacteristicsPower Processing Media CommandSensing Ribbon Character Font Capabilities MSI Barcode CapabiltiesUPC A/E Postnet Installation Unpacking & Parts Identification Unpacking & Parts Identification Printer Installation Site LocationCable Connection Media Selection Media & Ribbon Loading 3b, Fan-fold Media Loading Operational Mode Selection TEAR-OFF ModeContinuous Mode Interface Selection Interface SpecificationsAccessories Installation unit for guidance RS232C HIGH-SPEED Serial Interface PIN Direction Signal Definition OFF ODD Even NoneOFF ON/X-OFF Printer READY/BUSY Cable Requirements DB9Host Direction ON/X-OFF Cable Requirements IEEE1284 Parallel Interface SpecificationsPIN Assignments Signal Direction ACK Universal Serial BUS USB Dipswitch SettingsSetting Local Area Network LAN Ethernet 802.11G Wireless Interface Software Specifications Switch Setting LED Indicator Status Description Interface Signals ALL InterfacesCable 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 Normal Mode Table Menu Definition TablesMenu Description Advanced Mode Table Transitional menu screen to access the Service Mode Language optionsVoltageThreshold low voltage + high voltage = 12 volts Service Mode Table Is only a transitional menu screen to access the Move Mode Is only a transitional menu screen for the Service ModeOperator to the biginning of the Card Mode Transitional menu screen to access the Move Mode Determined Continuous or Tear-Off Without pause for applicationHas been removed for application Counters Mode Table Transitional menu screen to access the Counters Mode Barcode The printer’s installed barcodes Is the initial screen of the Test Print ModeConfiguration The printer’s configuration settings Font The contents of the installed fonts To proceed to the Factory Mode Maintenance Mode Table Troubleshooting Error Signal Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table Incorrect Label Positioning No Printed ImagePrinter Creates a Blank Label 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 Operational Adjustments Potentiometer DESCRIPTION/PROCEDUREDarkness 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 Is a plug male and the other is a socket female Bytes Collection of 8 bits used in the binary systemBeing its mating half Half. The core is convexed and the cavity is concaved Eeprom DPIDram Data transmission, seven additional bits are required Next label for printing PowerTag would typically have to be removed from its object To attach two or more objects LCD LED Potentiometer Or voltage divider Primary RF/DC RAMRF/AIS Rfid SAM ROMRPM Sbpl Sram Glossary