Section 6: Troubleshooting

RIBBON SENSOR OPERATION VERIFICATION

Verification that the ribbon sensor is operational may be achieved using the Operator Panel located on the front housing cover.

1Access the dip switches located on the Operator Panel.

2Record all dip switch positions.

3Place DSW2-1 dip switch in the off position, then switch off the printer.

4Remove ribbon from the printer as applicable and latch down print head.

5Switch on the printer.

 

 

 

 

 

LCD DISPLAY:

INITIALIZING

 

 

 

ROM V00.00.00.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCD DISPLAY:

ONLINE

 

 

 

QTY:000000

 

 

 

 

 

6Press the LINE key to place the printer off-line.

7Press the FEED key and wait for the printer to beep.

 

 

 

 

 

LCD DISPLAY:

RIBBON END

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The ribbon end display is confirmation that the sensor is functioning.

8 Switch off the printer, install ribbon, and switch the printer on again.

 

 

 

 

 

LCD DISPLAY:

INITIALIZING

 

 

 

ROM V00.00.00.00

 

 

 

 

 

9Press the LINE key to place the printer off-line.

10Press the FEED key to generate a blank label and confirm that the ribbon has been properly installed.

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SATO M84PRO service manual Ribbon Sensor Operation Verification