SATO D508 Service Manual page 84

Unit 5: Adjustment Procedures
PRINT DARKNESS
A fine adjustment for PRINT DARKNESS can be made using potentiometer VR1 on the Front
Operator Panel. It provides a continuous range of adjustment, allowing you to make precise
changes. Turning VR1 clockwise will make the print darker, and counterclockwise will make it
lighter.
1 Place DSW6 on the Configuration Switch in the ON position.
2 Turn the Power Switch OFF.
3 While pressing the FEED button on the Operator Panel, turn the Power Switch ON.
4 When you hear one beep from the printer, release the FEED button.
5 Press the LINE button to begin printing large Test Labels (press the FEED button if you are
using labels smaller than 4.1" (104 mm) in width).
6 Adjust potentiometer VR1 until the desired print darkness is obtained.
7 Press the FEED button to stop the printing.
Adjustment of the Print Darkness using VR1 will affect the darkness in all the <ESC>#E
command code ranges; that is, if the print darkness is adjusted with VR1 for lighter print, the
darkness will be lighter in all the Print Darkness ranges selected by the command code.
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Figure 5-1, Test Panel
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