Pitch Offset - SATO XL400e Operator's Manual

Section 3: Configuration
3.5 SERVICE MODE (CONT'D)
4. Use the START/STOP key to step the counter to the desired setting. The display will
increment one step for each time the START/STOP key is pressed. If the START/STOP key
is held pressed for more than two seconds, it will automatically go into the fast scroll mode.
The reading will advance to a setting of 4.9 (the maximum voltage) after which it will
automatically wrap and start at "0.0" again. If a value of "0.0" is set, the printer will
automatically set the level each time the printer is powered on with labels/tags loaded or the
head is closed.
5. Repeat this procedure using values slightly higher or lower until the value that gives
adequate performance is found. If adequate performance cannot be obtained, then the label
stock or printed I-Mark has too much variation in its reflectance and a better quality stock
should be used.
6. Once the setting is correct, pressing the FEED key will advance to the next display.

Pitch Offset

The Pitch is the distance from the leading edge of a label or tag to leading edge of the next
label or tag. It is used to position the first print line of the label or tag under the print head.
This position can be adjusted relative to the "000" reference line (see page 3-26) +/- 99 dots
in increments of 1 dot using the following procedure (1 dot = .005" for the XL400e and .0033"
for the XL410e). Once the position is set, it can be adjusted +/- 3.75 mm using the PRINT
POSITION potentiometer on the Control panel (see page 3-19).
1. Press the FEED key to enter the desired Service Mode type.
2. Use the START/STOP key to select the type of media to be used.
3. Once the correct media type is shown in the display message, pressing the FEED key will
advance to the Pitch Direction adjustment.
4. Use the START/STOP key to step the underline cursor to either the positive (+) or negative
(-) selection. A positive selection increases the label pitch (or label length) while a negative
selection decreases the label pitch.
5. Once the correct direction setting is underlined, pressing the FEED key will advance to the
Pitch Offset adjustment.
6. Use the START/STOP key to step the counter to the desired position. The display will
increment one step for each time the START/STOP key is pressed. If the START/STOP key
is held pressed for more than two seconds, it will automatically go into the fast scroll mode.
The reading will advance to a setting of 99 dots after which it will automatically wrap and
start at "00" again. The Pitch Direction set in the previous step will be displayed in front of
the Offset setting.
7. You may wish to check your settings by printing a label after making the adjustment.
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pitch offset
center hole tag ±99
XL400/410e Operator's Manual