SATO M10e - Manual (Page 52)

Section 4. Cleaning and Maintenance
Page 4-2 PN 9001101 Rev. A SATO M10e
NOTE: The PRINT potentiometer adjustment will affect the darkness in all of the
command code speed ranges, i.e. if the PRINT potentiometer is adjusted for
lighter print, the darkness will be lighter in all speed ranges selected by the
command code.
PRINT SPEED
The other method of controlling print quality is by controlling the speed at which the label is
printed. This adjustment is made only on an individual label basis using the Print Speed
command code. For more details on this command, see the “e” Printer Programming
Reference. Changing the print speed allows the user to control the amount of time allowed for
print element cooling before the media is stepped to the next print position. It is especially
critical when printing “ladder” bar codes (bar codes printed with the bars parallel to the print
line). When printing a “ladder” bar code, it is important to allow the head to cool sufficiently
before stepping to the next position. If it does not have sufficient time to cool, the bar will be
“smeared” on the trailing edge.
The Print Speed can be set using the LCD panel or with the Print Speed software command.
The software command will override the any setting entered using the LCD panel.The other
method of controlling print quality is by controlling the speed at which the label is printed.
This adjustment is made only on an individual label basis using the Print Speed command
code. For more details on this command, see the “e” Printer Programming Reference.
CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD, PLATEN AND ROLLERS
Supplies needed: SATO SA070 Cleaning Kit
Cleaning the Print Head
1. Turn the printer off.
2. Open the Top Cover.
3. Open the Print Head Assembly by
pulling the Head Latch toward the
front of the printer. The Print Head
Assembly is spring-loaded and will
automatically open as soon as the
Head Latch is disengaged. Rotate the
Print Head Assembly up and to the
rear to give access to the underside of
the print head.
4. Remove the ribbon (M10eTT only)
5. Apply SATO Thermal Print Head
Cleaner to a cotton swab.
6. The Print Head faces downward along the front edge of the assembly. Pass the end of the
dampened swab along the epoxy ridge that runs the entire width of the Print Head.
7. Check for any black coloring or adhesive on the swab after cleaning.
8. Repeat if necessary until the swab is clean after it is passed over the head.
Head Cleaning
TBA