SATO e Series Service Manual page 13

Components
PITCH
After the pitch has been set with the LCD Control Panel, it is sometimes desirable to make minor
adjustments. This can be done using the PITCH potentiometer on the top panel. This potentiometer is
set at the factory so that is has a range of +/- 3.75 mm. The midpoint setting should have no effect on
the pitch. Turning the potentiometer all the way clockwise should move the print position 3.75mm up
towards the top edge of the label. Turning it all the way counterclockwise should move the print
position down 3.75 mm., the amount of backfeed is +3.75 mm, and -3.75 when turned all the way
counterclockwise.
1. While depressing the FEED key on the front panel, power on the printer.
2. When you hear one beep from the printer, release the FEED key and the printer will display a
message on the LCD panel asking what type of Test Label you want to print.
3. Use the Cursor keys to step to the Configuration selection and press the ENTER key to accept the
selection.
4. Use the Cursor keys to select the Test Label Size. After the size is selected, press the ENTER key
to accept the selection and the printer will begin to print test labels continuously.
5. Adjust the PITCH potentiometer on the front panel until the first print position is at the desired
location on the label. If the potentiometer does not have enough range, then you will have to
change the pitch setting using the front panel display.
6. Press the FEED key to stop the printer.
7. To exit the Test Label mode, power off the printer and back on.
Adjusting the PITCH potentiometer will affect the stop position of the label.
DISPLAY
This potentiometer is used to adjust the contrast of the LCD display for optimum viewing under
various lighting conditions.
SATO M-10e TT/DT Printers Service Manual
Section 1. Overview and Specifications
PN 9001098
Rev. A
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