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PN 9001024

Rev. B Jan. 2000

Page 3-14

SATO CL608 & CL612 SERVICE MANUAL

SECTION 3 – Interface Specifications

3-6 Centronics Parallel Interface

Centronics Parallel Interface Pin Assignments

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Table of Contents3
Section 1. OVERVIEW & SPECIFICATIONS7
Physical Characteristics7
Components9
Ribbon12
Installation Considerations12
Switches and Sensors13
Operator Panel/Displays15
Optional Accessories17
Environment & Approvals17
Print18
Media, Sensing and Ribbon18
Controls and Signals, Adjustments19
Interface Connections20
Processing20
Character Fonts21
Bar Codes and Other Features22
Section 2. CONFIGURATION24
Dip Switch Settings24
Default Settings32
Printer Adjustments33
Advanced Mode Settings and Adjustments37
Printing Test Labels48
Section 3. INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS50
Overview50
Interface Types50
Receive Buffer50
RS232C Serial Interface50
Dip Switch Settings for RS232C Serial Interface50
Centronics Parallel Interface62
Accessory (EXT) Connector64
Section 4. ELECTRICAL CHECKS and ADJUSTMENTS66
Overview66
Steps Prior to some Procedures67
Power Supply Checks68
Potentiometer Assignments71
Pitch Potentiomter (User Adjustment)72
Offset Adjustment (User Adjustment)73
Label Gap Adjustment74
Eye-Mark Adjustment76
Ribbon Senser Adjustment78
LCD Display Adjustment80
Print Darkness Adjustment81
Section 5. MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS82
Overview82
Ribbon Clutch Adjustments83
Print Head Position Adjustment86
Print Head Balance Adjustment88
Ribbon Roller Adjustment89
Ribbon Tension Balance Adjustment90
Feed Roller Adjustment (Label Tracking)92
Timing Belt Tension Adjustment94
Head Latch Adjustment95
Notch/Gap Sensor Adjustment96
Section 6. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES98
Overview98
Replacing the Main Circuit Board99
Replacing the Fuses102
Replacing the Power Supply104
Replacing the Stepper Motor107
Replacing the Timing Belts108
Replacing the Print Head112
Replacing the Platen115
Replacing the Ribbon Drive Clutch Washers119
Replacing the Ribbon Motion Sensor123
Section 7. FACTORY RESETS138
Overview138
Factory Test Print Without Resetting Printer139
EEPROM Clear All140
Clear Counter Heads141
Clear Cutter Counter142
Section 8. TROUBLESHOOTING143
Overview143
Initial Checklist144
Troubleshooting the Centronics (Parallel) Interface144
Troubleshooting the RS232C (Serial) Interface146
Error Signals147
Troubleshooting Tables148
Head Pattern Examples151
Overview153
Notable Differences153
Replacing the Main PCB153
Section 9. ADDENDUM158
Replacing the Fuses158
Replacing the Power Supply160
Installing the Memory Board162
Replacing the Print Head164
Replacing the Top Half of the Notch/Gap Sensor167
Bottom Half of the Notch/Gap and Eye-Mark Sensors170
Power Supply Checks174
Potentiometer Assignments176
Gap/See-Through Sensor177
Pitch Sensor Adjustment (Eye-Mark Tag/Label)179
Ribbon Sensor Adjustment181

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