SATO CL408 Operator And Technical Reference Manual page 26

Ribbon Roll
Ribbon Rewind
Spindle
Print Head
Assembly
Head Latch
CAUTION: If your labels are less than the full width of the print head, the outside
edge will eventually wear out a small portion of the print head, resulting in an area
that will not print. Special care must be taken if you plan to use multiple widths of
labels, since the damaged portion of the print head caused from edge wear on a
more narrow label may affect the printing on a wider label. We suggest you plan
your print formats carefully to avoid using the area of possible damage on the print
head when using a wider label. The small area of damage will have no effect on
printing with the undamaged part of the print head.
Damage from a label edge is physical damage and is unavoidable. It is not covered
by warranty. It is possible to delay such damage by always ensuring that the ribbon
used is wider than the label stock. This will help to protect the print head from label
edge damage.
LABEL SENSOR ADJUSTMENTS
The Gap (transmissive) sensor on the CL608 and CL612 can be adjusted over a
limited range. It is located in the Label Hold-Down Assembly and can be
adjusted by loosening the Sensor Adjust Cap Screw on the front of the Label
Hold-Down (see page 2-5) and sliding the Sensor Adjust Tab to the desired
position. The Gap sensor can be adjusted from a minimum of 1.0 in. (25mm) to a
maximum of 3.5 in. (90mm). The Eye Mark sensor is fixed at 0.33 in. (9mm).
LABEL SENSOR ADJUSTMENTS
Both the Eye-Mark (refelective)and Gap (transmissive) sensors on the CL408 and
CL412 can be adjusted over a limited range. They are both located in the Label
Sensor Unit. The assembly can be adjusted by loosening the green Sensor Adjust
knob located underneath the Label Transport Assembly (see page 2-9) and
sliding the Label Sensor Unit to the desired position. The Gap sensor can be
adjusted from a minimum of 0.67 in. (17mm) to a maximum of 2.5 in. (64 mm), and
SATO CL Series Printers
Ribbon Supply
Spindle
Ribbon Path
Label Path
9001035 Rev. E
Section 2. Installation and Configuration
CL608 and CL612
CL408 and CL412
Label Supply
Spindle
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