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Unit 4: Operation
SATO XL400-410e Operator Manual PN 9001135A Page 4-26
OPERATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS
These operational adjustments are for fine tuning the printer as necessary following the
configuration process and are confined to the three potentiometers located on the adjustment
panel in addition to the operator panel. Refer to the table below for their function.
POTENTIOMETER DESCRIPTION/PROCEDURE
DARKNESS (VR1) Is used to adjust the darkness or lightness of the printed image
and should be used in conjunction with the configuration
adjustments. Make course adjustments there and then fine tune
here. If unable to achieve the desired setting here, the course
adjustment must be reset.
Adjust this potentiometer as labels are being printed. Allow two
labels to be printed for each adjustment to ensure a desired
setting.
CUT POSITION (VR2) The offset adjustment is used to reposition the media for
printing following advancement for cutting and dispensing. A
label is printed, it is fed forward for dispense, the printer retracts
the remaining media (offset) to print the next label.
PRINT POSITION (VR3) Is to be used in conjunction with the configuration adjustments.
Make course adjustments there and then fine tune here. If
unable to achieve the desired setting here, the course
adjustment must be reset. Adjust this potentiometer as labels
are being printed. Allow two labels to be printed for each
adjustment to ensure a desired setting.
Adjustment of the Print Position potentiometer will affect the
print offset postion. Thusly, if using a dispenser or cutter, adjust
the Cut Position first and then the Print Position.
DISPLAY (VR4) This potentiometer allows illumination adjustment of the LCD
panel. To adjust, power on the printer and turm the VR4
potentiometer as necessary to achieve the desired results.