SATO DR308e Operator's Manual page 32

Section 3: Operation and Configuration
3.6 USER MODE (cont'd)
3.6.1 Offset Volume mode
The Offset Volume mode display the adjustment value of PITCH, OFFSET and DARKNESS in conjunction
with the respective potentiometers on the side of the printer. Use the supplied yellow screwdriver to adjust the
potentiometer. It can be found attached on the inner side of the main cover. The value on the display changes
as you turn the screwdriver clockwise or counter-clockwise.
PITCH - The label Pitch is the distance from the leading edge (the edge that comes out of the printer
first) of a label and the leading edge of the next label.
The leading edge position of the label can be adjusted relative to the print head. Therefore,
the position to start printing will base on this setting. The adjustment range allowed is +/-
3.75 mm. A positive value moves the leading edge of the label forward (away from the print
head) while negative value moves the leading edge of the label back to the mechanism.
OFFSET - This setting adjusts the option (Cutter, Dispense, Tear off) stop position after a print out. The
adjustment range allowed is +/- 3.75 mm. A positive value moves the leading edge of the
label forward (away from the print head) while negative value moves the leading edge of the
label back to the mechanism.
Adjustment of Pitch setting
Label feed direction
+
Adjustment
zero
Adjustment
-
Adjustment
+3.75mm
DARKNESS - This setting adjusts the print darkness of the print-out. The adjustment range is from 0 to 90.
Note:
It is not advisable to set the print darkness to the higher position as a darker print-out requires
the print head to operate in a higher temperature. Operating in high temperature may damage
the print head in a long run.
You may wish to print a test print after completing the adjustments to ensure they are correct. Refer to
Section 3.10 Test Print Mode on page 3-24 for details.
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Head Reference
Gap
position
-3.75mm
Adjustment of Offset setting
Stop position for
cutting,dispense
or tear-off
Label feed direction
+
Adjustment
zero
Adjustment
-
Adjustment
+3.75mm
Reference position
for printing
-3.75mm
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