Service manual

Page 5-9

Section 5. Mechanical Adjustments

PN 9001080

Rev. A

SATO M-8485Se Standard Print Engine

Service Manual

5.5 Print Head Alignment

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Loosen the (2) guide plate screws on the print head, one on the right side and

one on the left. Loosen (1) post screw. Fig. 5-9A, & 5-9B

2. Move the position of the adjustment plate forward or backward by turning the

flat head screwdriver in the adjustment slots while printing. Fig. 5-10

3. Tighten all the screws.

Refer to sample labels for adjustment conditions. Fig. 5-11

Required Equipment:  Flat Head Screwdriver

 #2 Phillips Screwdriver

To adjust the print head alignment and make print quality consistent across label, perform the

following steps:

LOOSEN SCREWS

ON PRINT HEAD

TWO PLACES

ig. 5-9A

SCREWDRIVER IN

SLOTS OF HEAD

ADJUSTMENT PLATE

ig. 5-10

ig. 5-9B

LOOSEN (1) POST SCREW