Ribbon End; Ribbon Near End; Media Size Check - SATO 9001226(A) Service Manual

Section 8: Appendix

8.11 RIBBON END

The ribbon sensor on the unwinder side detects a ribbon end error. When the tag and label are fed, but the
ribbon on the unwinder side has not been rotating for 49.2 ft. (15 m) or more, the ribbon sensor will detect the
ribbon end error.

8.12 RIBBON NEAR END

The ribbon sensor on the unwinder side detects a ribbon near end error. When the ribbon remaining is about
49.2 ft. (15 m) or less, the ribbon near end error occurs.
Note that the ribbon remaining (49.2 ft, 15 m) is based on the desktop calculation; therefore, the occurrence of
ribbon near end timing may vary depending on the sensor reading conditions.

8.13 MEDIA SIZE CHECK

This function is to check to see if the media type and size set in the printer
match the values specified by the Online Data (ESC A1) command.
Go to the ADVANCED MODE using the operation panel to ENABLE or
DISABLE the CHECK PITCH SIZE function. Refer to Section 4.9 Advanced
Mode for more details.
When the CHECK PITCH SIZE is enabled, the media type and size of A1
command contained in the online data will be compared to the values
specified in the printer. If the difference is not within +/-2.5mm (0.1") or these
specified values are not equal, MEDIA ERROR message will appear.
* The media size specified by A1 command will be shown in "L000-W000."
Notes:
• If the A1 command is not included in the online data, the media size will
not be checked.
• For more details on the A1 command, refer to the Command Specifica-
tions.
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