Print Head Position Alignment - SATO M84PRO Service Manual

Section 8: Adjustment Procedures
PRINT DEFECTS
Print becomes lighter or darker from one side to the other.
This condition is repetitive from label to label.
Voids in the overall print image. This condition is repetitive
from label to label.
A visible path on the label where print image is missing. The
path will change somewhat from label to label.
The scales at the lower left and right sides are not equal
distances from the labels lower edge.
The lines are not sharp.
The image is too light.
The image is severely dark.
Bar code label has a sharp line where print is missing.
The printed position is too far in one direction or another.

PRINT HEAD POSITION ALIGNMENT

Print head position has a direct impact on print quality. An improperly aligned print head will
cause the print to be inconsistent across the label. The following procedure will provide guidance
on print head alignment.
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Figure 8-2, Print Head Alignment
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RELATIVE PROCEDURE
Print Head Balance Adjustment
Print Darkness Adjustment
Print Head Position Alignment
Platen Roller Adjustment
Ribbon Guide Plate Adjustment
Print Head Position Alignment
Print Darkness Adjustment
Print Darkness Adjustment
Print Darkness Adjustment
Print Darkness Adjustment
Print Position Adjustment
Feed Roller Adjustment
Offset Label Stop Position
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