Service manual
Section 3: Configuration and Operation
SATO D508/D512 Operator Manual Page 3-5
Switch 5: Head Check
DSW5 Mode
Off Disabled
On Enabled
Configuration Switch
ON
OFF
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Enables or Disables the printer function that checks 
the print head automatically.
Switch 6: VR1 Potentiometer Adjustment mode
DSW6 Mode
Off Media Tear-off
On Print Darkness
Configuration Switch
ON
OFF
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Selects the function adjusted by VR1. When placed 
in the Off position, VR1 will adjust the media tear-off 
/ cut (backfeed distance) offset value over a range 
of +/- 3.75 mm. When placed in the On position, 
VR1 will adjust the print darkness range.
3.3 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS (CONT’D)
Switch 7: DATA Dump
When ON, the printer will print out the hex value for 
each character received. When OFF, the printer will 
accept and process the data stream in a normal 
fashion.
DSW7 Mode
Off DISABLED
On ENABLED
Configuration Switch
ON
OFF
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