SATO M84PRO service manual LCD Panel Printer Configuration

Section 5: Printer Configuration

BACKFEED OFFSET

When a label is printed it must be correctly positioned for dispensing and application. Thusly, the printer advances the label stock sufficiently for the printed label to be dispensed. After the label has been removed for application, the label stock must be withdrawn back into label printing position. The backfeed function repositions the label stock for printing.

The Backfeed function is enabled if DSW3-4 is in the Off position. When enabled, placing DSW3- 1 in the Off position will cause the backfeed operation to be performed immediately before each label is printed. If DSW3-1 is in the On position, the backfeed operation is performed as soon as the dispensed label has been printed and taken from the printer.

The amount of backfeed is controlled by the OFFSET potentiometer on the DIP Switch Panel inside the cover. The full adjustment range is +/- 3.75 inches from nominal. The backfeed adjustment procedure is as follows:

1.Turn the printer on.

2.Press the LINE key to place the printer in the Off-Line status.

3.Press the FEED key to feed out a blank label while observing the dispensement position.

4.Adjust the OFFSET potentiometer on the front control panel as deemed necessary.

5.Repeat steps 4 and 5 until a label is fully released from the liner.

DISPLAY

This potentiometer is used to adjust the contrast of the LCD display for optimum viewing under various lighting conditions.

PRINT

The PRINT potentiometer is used to adjust the amount of heat (i.e., power) applied to the head for printing. It provides a continuous range of adjustment. Maximum print darkness is obtained by turning the potentiometer all the way clockwise and a maximum counterclockwise setting will give the lightest print.

NOTE: Adjustment of the PRINT potentiometer will affect the darkness in all of the command code, speed, and darkness ranges.

LCD PANEL PRINTER CONFIGURATION

The LCD Panel allows the printer to communicate with the operator. The operator communicates with the printer largely through the use of the LINE and FEED keys. Many settings may also be controlled via software commands. Where software commands and control panel settings conflict, the printer will always use the last valid setting.

There are seven modes of operation. To enter the desired mode, the KEY SEQUENCE combination listed in the table below must be performed. The initial LCD display message is shown for each mode.

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