Service manual

Section 3: Configuration and Operation

SATO D508/D512 Operator Manual Page 3-9

3.6 POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENTS

PITCH OFFSET

This can be done using the VR4 potentiometer on the Configuration Panel. This potentiometer is

set at the factory so that it has a range of +/-3.75 mm. The midpoint setting should have no effect

on the label pitch. Turning the potentiometer all the way clockwise should move the print position

3.75 mm upwards towards the leading edge of the label. Turning the it all the way

counterclockwise should move the print position down 3.75mm away from the leading edge of

the label.

1. Place DSW6 on the Configuration Switch in

the OFF position.

2. Turn the power OFF.

3. While pressing the FEED button on the

Operator Panel, turn the power ON.

4. When you hear one beep from the printer,

release the FEED button.

5. Press the LINE button to begin printing

large Test Labels (press the FEED button

if you are using labels smaller than 4.1"

(104 mm) in width).

6. Adjust potentiometer VR4 until the first

print position is at the desired location on

the label.

7. Press the FEED button to stop printing.

Note:

Adjusting the Label Pitch with VR4 will

affect the stop position of the label and the

cut/tear-off positions.

ABCDEFG

Leading Edge of

Label as detected

by the sensor

Moved with

Positive (+) Offset

to print on trailing

edge of label

Must be moved with Minus (-)

Offset to print on leading edge of

label

Original First Line

Print Position

label movement direction