SATO D508 Service Manual page 6

OVERVIEW
Thank you for your investment in this SATO printer product.
This Service Manual contains information about the specifications, replacement procedures,
checking/calibration procedures, and troubleshooting of common problems associate with the
D508/D512. A total of four topics are covered herein, and they are organized as follows:
Section 1: Overview
Section 2: Basic and Interface Specifications
Section 3: Troubleshooting
Section 4: Replacement Procedures
Section 5: Checks and Adjustment Procedures
The Overview section provides a description of the printer, information on how to access the
main board, how to unpack the printer, how to identify the printer parts, how to set up the printer,
how to load media, information on label sensing and configuration, adjustments, and test labels.
The Basic and Interface Specifications section serves as a guide to personnel who need to
understand the communication protocols needed to control the printer using third party software,
and for troubleshooting interface problems.
The Troubleshooting section aids in the process of diagnosing and correcting common prob-
lems. After troubleshooting, the service personnel can then determine whether any repairs, parts
replacements and/or adjustments are necessary,
The Replacement Procedures section covers the main components of the product, and how the
service personnel can dismantle and reassemble the parts in order to maintain, clean, repair or
replace them.
Finally, the Checks and Adjustment Procedures are needed after certain maintenance or
repair work involving certain precision components.
It is recommended that you become familiar with each section before attempting to service the
product. Refer to the Table Of Contents at the front of this manual to search for the relevant
information needed. All page numbers in this manual consist of a section number followed by the
page number within the stated section.
Note:
All information herein was correct and current at the time of publication. The contents of this doc-
ument are subject to revision and change without prior notification to users. To obtain the most
current version of this document, refer to the SATO website at www.SATOAmerica.com.
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