Unit 6: Maintenance
SATO HT200e Operator Manual PN 9001103A Page 6-9
PITCH ADJUSTMENT
The pitch setting determines the print postion on the label in relation to the eye-mark reference.
The eye-mark sends a signal indicating the end of the prior label and the pitch adjustment is
based on the linear distance of feed from the time the signal was transmitted.
Reference Figure 6-3, Test Module Usage
1 Ensure the printer is turned off.
2 Remove the maintnenace cover located on the right isde of the printer.
3 Connect the test module located to the left side of the printers.
4 Turn test module dial to position 4.
4 Connect the positive (+) probe of the multimeter to pin SIG on the test module.
5 Connect the negative (-) probe of the multimeter to GRD on the test module.
6 Ensure the multimeter is set for DC reading.
7 Turn the VR2 potentiometer to the 12 o’clock position.
8 Press and hold the [9] key while switching on the printer to enter the Service Mode.
9 At the TEST PRINT screen, press ENTR to proceed to the test print options.
10 Use the arrow keys to select the NORMAL option. Press ENTR.
11 Input the correct pitch and width of the label and press ENTR to test print.
12 Press the S/S key to start and stop printing as necessary.
13 Turn the VR2 potentiometer as required to obtain the correct adjustment.
Figure 6-3, Test Module Usage