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PRINT Potentiometer

The primary adjustment for Print Darkness is the PRINT potentiometer on the

operator panel. It provides a continuous range of adjustment, allowing you to make

precise changes. Use a small cross-point screwdriver, turning clockwise for darker

print and counterclockwise for lighter print.

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

command code speed ranges, i.e. if the PRINT potentiometer is adjusted for lighter

print, the darkness will be lighter in all speed ranges selected by the command code.

Print Speed

The other method of controlling print quality is by controlling the speed at which the

label is printed. This adjustment is made only on an individual label basis using the

Print Speed command code. For more details on this command, see Section 4,

Programming. Changing the print speed allows the user to control the amount of time

allowed for print element cooling before the media is stepped to the next print

position. It is especially critical when printing “ladder” bar codes (bar codes printed

with the bars parallel to the print line). When printing a “ladder” bar code, it is

important to allow the head to cool sufficiently before stepping to the next position. If

it does not have sufficient time to cool, the bar will be “smeared” on the trailing edge.

The Print Speed can be set using the LCD panel (see page 3-5) or with the Print

Speed software command (see page 4-60). The software command will override the

any setting entered using the LCD panel.The other method of controlling print quality

is by controlling the speed at which the label is printed. This adjustment is made only

on an individual label basis using the Print Speed command code. For more details on

this command, see Section 5, Programming. Changing the print speed allows the user

to control the amount of time allowed for print element cooling before the media is

stepped to the next print position. It is especially critical when printing “ladder” bar

codes (bar codes printed with the bars parallel to the print line). When printing a

“ladder” bar code, it is important to allow the head to cool sufficiently before stepping

to the next position. If it does not have sufficient time to cool, the bar will be

“smeared” on the trailing edge.

CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD, PLATEN AND ROLLERS

Supplies needed: SATO SA070 Cleaning Kit

Cleaning the Print Head

1. Turn the printer off.

2. Open the Label Access door.

3. Open the Print Head Assembly by pushing the Head Latch toward the rear of

the printer. The Print Head Assembly is spring-loaded and will automatically

open as soon as the Head Latch is disengaged.

4. Apply SATO Thermal Print Head Cleaner to a cotton swab.

SECTION 4.CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

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SATO M8485S Operator's Manual Page 52