SATO M8485S Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 47)

POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENTS

PITCH

After the pitch has been set with the LCD Control Panel, it is sometimes desirable to

make minor adjustments. This can be done using the PITCH potentiometer on the

front 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 pitch. Turning the

potentiometer all the way clockwise should move the print position 3.75 mm up

towards the top edge of the label. Turning it all the way counterclockwise should

move the print position down 3.75 mm.

1. While depressing the LINE key on the front panel, power the printer on.

2. When you hear one beep from the printer, release the LINE key and the printer

will begin printing Test Labels continuously.

3. Select the a Large or Small label width using the LCD display lanel and the LINE

key. If Small is selected, you must also set the appropriate width. See page 2-39,

Print Size.

4. Adjust the PITCH potentiometer on the front panel until the first print position is

at the desired location on the label. If the potentiometer does not have enough

range, then you will have to change the pitch setting using the front panel display.

5. Press the FEED key to stop the printer.

Adjusting the PITCH potentiometer will affect the stop position of the label.

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 is in the Off position will

cause the backfeed operation to be performed immediately before each label is

printed. If DSW3-1 is 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 counterclockwise, the amount

of backfeed is +3.75 mm, and -3.75 mm when turned all the way counterclockwise.

1. Turn the printer on.

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

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

Section 3. Configuration

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SATO M8485S Operator's Manual Page 47