The primary adjustment for Print Darkness is the PRINT potentiometer on the
internal DIP Switch 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 5:
Programming Reference. 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 or with the Print Speed software
command. 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 Reference. 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.
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