Service manual

Unit 5: Adjustment Procedures
Page 5-2 SATO D508/D512 Service Manual
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
This unit covers all of the printer adjustment procedures that may occur following the initial
configuration.
TOP OF FORMS OFFSET
This can be done using the VR4 potentiometer on the Configuration Panel. This potentiometer is
set at the factory so that it has a range of +/-3.75 mm. The midpoint setting should have no effect
on the label top of form. Turning the potentiometer all the way clockwise should move the print
position 3.75 mm upwards towards the leading edge of the label. Turning the it all the way
counterclockwise should move the print position down 3.75mm away from the leading edge of
the label.
1 Place DSW6 on the Configuration
Switch in the OFF position.
2 Turn the power OFF.
3 While pressing the FEED button on the
Operator Panel, turn the power ON.
4 When you hear one beep from the
printer, release the FEED button.
5 Press the LINE button to begin printing
large Test Labels (press the FEED
button if you are using labels smaller
than 4.1" (104 mm) in width).
6 Adjust potentiometer VR4 until the first
print position is at the desired location
on the label.
7 Press the FEED button to stop printing.
Note:
Adjusting the Label Top Of Form with
VR4 will affect the stop position of the
label and the cut/tear-off positions.
ABCDEFG
ABCDEFG
ABCDEFG
Leading Edge of
Label as detected
by the sensor
Moved with
Positive (+) Offset
to print on trailing
edge of label
Must be moved with Minus (-)
Offset to print on leading edge of
label
Original First Line
Print Position
label movement direction