SATO CL608 - Feed Roller Adjustment for Label Tracking

PN 9001024
Rev. B Jan. 2000
Page 5-11
SATO CL608 & CL612 SERVICE MANUAL
SECTION 5 – Mechanical Adjustments
5-7 Feed Roller Adjustment (Label Tracking)
Required Equipment:  #2 Pozidrv Screwdriver
 5.5mm wrench
 1 Kg Tension Gauge
STEP PROCEDURE
1. Switch the printer OFF and disconnect the power cable.
2. Raise the main cover and remove the label stock if installed. Fig. 5-1
3. Attach a strip of 20mm + wide liner backing paper to the end of the
tension gauge. Under the media cover, place the strip between the pressure
rollers at one end with the print head assembly open. Gradually pull the
tension gauge and measure the friction. Repeat at the opposite end of the
rollers. Fig. 5-13 & 5-14
4. The difference between the left side and the right side should be 150g or
less.
5. To adjust the pressure between the rollers, loosen the two fixing nuts with
a 5.5mm wrench and adjust the screws. Fig. 5-15
6. To adjust the alignment of the roller, loosen the locking screw and move
the adjust plate with a screwdriver until the required positions are found.
Fig. 5-16
7. Tighten the locking screw.
Used for fine tuning. Adjusts pressure between upper and lower rollers.