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SATO M-5900RV Operator and Technical Reference ManualPage 3-2
Section 3. Adjustments and Maintenance
PN 9001081
Rev. C
Print Potentiometer
If necessary, use the PRINT potentiometer on the operator panel to make
fine adjustments for print darkness. It provides a continuous range of
adjustment, allowing you to make precise changes. Use a small cross-point
screwdriver, turning clockwise for darker prints and counterclockwise for
lighter prints.
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
prints, 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 either the Print Speed command code or the LCD display panel. For more
details on this command, see Page 4-64 in Section 4: 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.
You can select a value from the Print Speed adjustment range by using the front
LCD panel or by downloading a setting using the Print Speed software command.
If you use the LCD panel there are four settings. See page 2-22 for method.
If you use the Print Speed software command you can input a precise value of 1
to 5. See page 4-64, Programming Reference for method. The sofware command
will override any setting entered using the LCD panel.