SATO /s8408 - Page 4

Table of Contents
Page 2 S8400 Series Operator Manual
Parallel Interface Mode ............................................................................................................ 4-5
Serial Interface Mode ............................................................................................................... 4-6
Local Area Network (LAN) Interface Mode............................................................................... 4-7
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Mode ............................................................................................ 4-8
Centronics Interface Mode ....................................................................................................... 4-9
Wireless LAN (Local Area Network) Interface Mode.............................................................. 4-10
Service Mode ......................................................................................................................... 4-11
Factory Mode ......................................................................................................................... 4-12
Factory Mode With RFID Installed ......................................................................................... 4-13
RFID User Mode .................................................................................................................... 4-14
Work Shift Mode..................................................................................................................... 4-15
Hidden Mode.......................................................................................................................... 4-16
Download Mode ..................................................................................................................... 4-17
Boot Download Mode............................................................................................................. 4-18
Print Cancel Mode.................................................................................................................. 4-19
Default Settings Mode............................................................................................................ 4-20
Test Print Mode...................................................................................................................... 4-21
Hex Dump Mode .................................................................................................................... 4-22
CF (Compact Flash) Card Mode ............................................................................................ 4-23
Stand Alone Mode.................................................................................................................. 4-24
SATO + SZPL Emulation Mode ............................................................................................. 4-25
Menu Definition Tables........................................................................................................... 4-26
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................... 5-2
Error Signal Troubleshooting.................................................................................................... 5-2
Warning Signal Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 5-6
Troubleshooting Table.............................................................................................................. 5-7
Interface Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 5-9
Parallel Interface ...................................................................................................................... 5-9
RS232 Serial Interface ............................................................................................................. 5-9
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface ....................................................................................... 5-9
LAN Ethernet Interface........................................................................................................... 5-10
Wireless LAN Interface........................................................................................................... 5-10
Centronics Interface ............................................................................................................... 5-10
Test Print Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 5-11
Hex Dump Mode .................................................................................................................... 5-11
Test Label Printing ................................................................................................................. 5-12
Sample Test Label ................................................................................................................. 5-13
MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................. 6-2
Cleaning Procedures................................................................................................................ 6-2
Replacement Procedures......................................................................................................... 6-3
Print Head Replacement .......................................................................................................... 6-3
Platen Roller Replacement....................................................................................................... 6-4
Interface Board Replacement................................................................................................... 6-5
Fan Filter Replacement............................................................................................................ 6-6
Adjustment Procedures............................................................................................................ 6-7
Label Sensor Positioning.......................................................................................................... 6-7
Adjustment of Head Position.................................................................................................... 6-8
Setting Head Pressure and Balance ...................................................................................... 6-10
Ribbon Guide Alignment ........................................................................................................ 6-12
Media Pressure Roller Balance.............................................................................................. 6-13
I-Mark/Paper-End Sensor Sensitivity ..................................................................................... 6-14
Gap Sensor Sensitivity........................................................................................................... 6-15
Operational Adjustments........................................................................................................ 6-16