Service manual

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Section 2. Configuration

PN 9001080

Rev. A

SATO M-8485Se Standard Print Engine

Service Manual

Potentiometer Adjustments

Backfeed Offset

When a label is printed it must be correctly positioned for dispensing and application. The

Backfeed adjustment is used to position the label so that it is fully dispensed and ready for

application. It may then be necessary to reposition the next label before printing. The

Backfeed (repositioning of the label) operation is enabled if DSW3-4 is in the Off position. If

Backfeed is enabled, placing DSW3-1 in the Off position will cause the backfeed operation to

be performed immediately before each label is printed. If DSW3-1 in in the On position, the

backfeed operation is performed as soon as the dispensed label has been printed and taken

from the printer.

The amount of backfeed is controlled by the OFFSET potentiometer on the DIP Switch Panel

inside the cover. When turned all the way clockwise, the amount of backfeed is +3.75mm

and when turned all the way counterclockwise the amount of backfeed is -3.75.

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Turn the printer ON. The printer will beep and the following screens will

display.

2. Press the LINE key to place the printer in the Off Line position.

3. Press the FEED key to feed out a blank label.

4. Adjust the position using the OFFSET potentiometer on the front control panel

and feed another label by depressing the FEED key. Repeat this procedure until

the label is fully released from the liner.

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Display

This potentiometer is used to adjust the contrast of the LCD display for optimum viewing

under various lighting conditions.

This PRINT potentiometer is used to adjust the duration the elements are energized for

printing. It provides a continuous range of adjustment. Maximum print darkness is obtained

by turning the potentiometer all the way clockwise. Turning the potentiometer all the way

counterclockwise will give the lightest print.

NOTE: The PRINT potentiometer adjustment will affect the darkness in all the

command code speed and darkness ranges.