SATO M84PRO service manual Print Head Position Alignment, Print Defects Relative Procedure

Section 8: Adjustment Procedures

PRINT DEFECTS	RELATIVE PROCEDURE
Print becomes lighter or darker from one side to the other.	Print Head Balance Adjustment
This condition is repetitive from label to label.
Voids in the overall print image. This condition is repetitive	Print Darkness Adjustment
from label to label.
A visible path on the label where print image is missing. The	Print Head Position Alignment
path will change somewhat from label to label.	Platen Roller Adjustment
	Ribbon Guide Plate Adjustment
The scales at the lower left and right sides are not equal	Print Head Position Alignment
distances from the labels lower edge.
The lines are not sharp.	Print Darkness Adjustment
The image is too light.	Print Darkness Adjustment
The image is severely dark.	Print Darkness Adjustment
Bar code label has a sharp line where print is missing.	Print Darkness Adjustment
The printed position is too far in one direction or another.	Print Position Adjustment
	Feed Roller Adjustment
	Offset Label Stop Position

PRINT HEAD POSITION ALIGNMENT

Print head position has a direct impact on print quality. An improperly aligned print head will cause the print to be inconsistent across the label. The following procedure will provide guidance on print head alignment.

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Figure 8-2, Print Head Alignment

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