Service manual

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Section 5. Mechanical Adjustments
PN 9001080
Rev. A
SATO M-8485Se Standard Print Engine
Service Manual
5.4 Print Head Balance Adjustment
LOOSEN SCREW ¼ TURN,
USE 10 MM WRENCH TO
ADJUST ECCENTRIC NUT CW
OR CCW AND TIGHTEN SCREW
F
ig. 5-7
LOOSEN SCREW HOLDING
SIDE PLATE TO FRAME
STEP PROCEDURE
1. Load the ribbon and label stock into the printer.
2. Loosen the screw holding spacer plate to side frame. Hold eccentric nut along
flats with 10mm wrench and loosen holding screw. Turn the eccentric nut
clockwise to increase the density of the inner side of the image/label. Turn
the eccentric nut counter-clockwise to increase the density of the print on the
outside of the image/label. Fig. 5-7
3. Hold the eccentric nut in place with the 10mm wrench and tighten the screw.
Do not turn the eccentric nut beyond the adjustment marks.
Refer to sample labels for adjustment conditions. Fig. 5-8
Required Equipment:  10mm Open End Wrench
 #2 Phillips Screw Driver
To optimize print quality, perform the following steps to adjust the print head balance, using
head pattern as a guide: