Bad Print Quality - SATO S84-ex Operator's Manual
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- Programming reference manual (452 pages) ,
- Operator's manual (380 pages) ,
- Configuration manual (2 pages)
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8 Troubleshooting
No.
9
Is the print head defective?
10
Is the main (CONT) PCB defective?
8.4.4
Bad Print Quality
No.
1
Are the media and ribbon designed for the
product?
2
Are the media and ribbon loaded correctly?
3
Is the tension of the ribbon correct?
4
Is the print head installed correctly?
5
Is the pressure of the print head too strong or too
weak?
6
Is the print speed too fast?
7
Is the print darkness too low or too high?
8
Is the platen roller dirty?
9
Is the print head dirty or is there a label attached
to it?
10
Is the print head defective?
11
Is the platen roller damaged?
12
Is the main (CONT) PCB defective?
8.4.5
Incorrect Print Position
No.
1
Are the media and ribbon designed for the
product?
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What to check
What to check
What to check
Countermeasure
Replace the print head and reset the counter.
Replace the main (CONT) PCB.
Contact a SATO reseller or technical service
center for replacement.
Countermeasure
Use the media and ribbon designed for the
product.
Check if the media and ribbon are loaded
correctly.
Adjust the tension of the ribbon.
Install the print head correctly.
Adjust the pressure of the print head with the
head pressure adjustment dial.
Adjust the print speed.
Adjust the print darkness.
If the platen roller is dirty, clean it using the
cleaning kit.
For product cleaning, refer to
Cleaning the Print Head and Platen
If the print head is dirty, clean it using the
cleaning pen. If a label is attached to the print
head, remove it.
If the glue of label is attached to the print head,
clean it using a cleaning kit.
Do not clean using a hard object. Doing so could
cause damage to the print head.
For product cleaning, refer to
Cleaning the Print Head and Platen
Replace the print head and reset the counter.
Replace the platen roller.
Replace the main (CONT) PCB.
Contact a SATO reseller or technical service
center for replacement.
Countermeasure
Use the media and ribbon designed for the
product.
Section 7.2
Roller.
Section 7.2
Roller.
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