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Page 2: ...n Japan the U S and other countries make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding this material including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a parti...
Page 3: ...3 Site Location 3 3 Installation Requirements 3 4 Printer Loading 3 6 Media Selection 3 6 Media Loading 3 6 Ribbon Loading 3 7 Operational Mode Selection 3 8 Dispense Mode 3 8 Continuous Mode 3 8 Int...
Page 4: ...Error Signal Troubleshooting 5 2 Warning Signal Troubleshooting 5 6 Troubleshooting Table 5 7 Interface Troubleshooting 5 9 Parallel Interface 5 9 RS232 Serial Interface 5 9 Universal Serial Bus USB I...
Page 5: ...ries Operator Manual Page 3 APPENDIX 7 2 Ready Busy Timing Charts 7 2 X On X Off Timing Charts 7 3 Session Connect Disconnect Diagram 7 4 Printer Dimensions Standard Direct Load 7 5 Printer Dimensions...
Page 6: ...Table of Contents Page 4 S8400 Series Operator Manual This page is intentionally left blank...
Page 7: ...Unit 1 Introduction S8400 Series Operator Manual 1 1 PN 9001160 C INTRODUCTION About This Manual General Description Control Features...
Page 8: ...his or her exact position within the manual The header provides the unit number followed by its name The footer identifies the product on the left the page number in the center and the manual s part n...
Page 9: ...ollow the design concepts and principles of SATO s previous market leading industrial print engines The S8400 series can physically and electronically replace any of SATO s previous S type OEM print e...
Page 10: ...able FEED Advances the label media when pressed Has other special functions as identified in flow charts throughout this manual as applicable FUNCTION Pressing steps the LCD back to a previous menu Ha...
Page 11: ...ies Operator Manual 2 1 PN 9001160 C TECHNICAL DATA Physical Characteristics Power Environmental Processing Command Interface Modules Regulatory Approvals Print Media Ribbon Sensing Character Font Cap...
Page 12: ...rtz 5 Power Consumption 220 Watts 2 7 to 1 1 Amperes operating Acceleration Performance 1 0G Frequency 10Hz Vibration Time within 5 minutes ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 23 to 104 F 5 to 40 C St...
Page 13: ...mal Transfer Head Width 4 09 Inches 104mm Maximum Speed S8408 4 to 16 Inches Per Second 102 406mm s S8412 4 to 14 Inches Per Second 102 356mm s S8424 2 to 6 Inches Per Second 51 152mm s Resolution S84...
Page 14: ...m 1 000 76 60 600 39 5 to 75 25 450 39 5 25 Wound Face In Face Out Roll Diameter 4 252 Inches 108mm Core Diameter 1 01 0 008 Inches 25 6mm 0 2mm Color Black standard Other Tints non standard SENSING G...
Page 15: ...ts B Font CG Triumvirate 2 to 99 pt 4 999 dots DOWNLOADABLE FONTS Compact Flash Card required CHARACTER CONTROL Expansion up to 12 x in either the X or Y coordinates Character Pitch Control Line Space...
Page 16: ...s User programmable Rotation 0 90 180 and 270 Degrees Sequential Numbering Sequential numbering of both numerics and bar codes Graphics Full dot addressable graphics SATO Hex Binary BMP or PCX formats...
Page 17: ...Unit 3 Installation S8400 Series Operator Manual 3 1 PN 9001160 C INSTALLATION Unpacking Printer Installation Printer Loading Operational Mode Selection Interface Selection Accessories Installation...
Page 18: ...e of any kind sustained during shipping of the product 5 Ensure all components are present 6 Report any damaged property to the shipping carrier Notes If the printer has been stored in the cold allow...
Page 19: ...setup proceed to the next chapter for information on interface selection SITE LOCATION Stationed away from hazardous materials Stationed within an enclosed structure that conforms to the printer s env...
Page 20: ...commodate the printer s weight as well as the prevailing operational and environmental conditions within the facility A power supply receptacle or junction box is to be properly secured within regulat...
Page 21: ...Unit 3 Installation S8400 Series Operator Manual 3 5 PN 9001160 C Figure 3 3 Printer Mounting Figure 3 4 Printer Connection...
Page 22: ...ross the top of all forthcoming rollers and through to protrude six or more inches beyond the printer chassis Ensure the media is flush against the printer s back side toward the center wall and then...
Page 23: ...e ribbon s free end around the print assembly and tape it to the blank core on the rewind boss Rotate the core a couple of times while holding the boss stationary to take up take up slack Refer to Fig...
Page 24: ...so that the next label in line may be printed then prints The before mentioned cycle repeats for each consecutive label Printer configuration for the backfeed function may be found in the Advanced Mo...
Page 25: ...rface proceed to the next unit for instructions on how to configure the printer for that interface type Figure 3 6 Interface Installation WARNING NEVER CONNECT OR DISCONNECT INTERFACE CABLES OR USE A...
Page 26: ...will be omitted if using 7 bit oriented Data Length 7 or 8 bit selectable Stop Bit 1 or 2 bit selectable Parity Bit ODD EVEN NONE selectable Codes Used ASC II Character Codes 7 bits Graphics 8 bits C...
Page 27: ...high the printer will be ready to receive data This line must be high before data is transmitted If this line is not being used it should be tied high to pin 20 7 Reference SG Signal Ground 20 To Hos...
Page 28: ...termine if the printer is ready to receive data by sending XON HEX 11H or XOFF HEX 13H code to the TD line The single and multiple item buffers are switchable in the Interface Mode of the printer DB9...
Page 29: ...rence 3 Data 2 To Printer 21 Data 2 Return Reference 4 Data 3 To Printer 22 Data 3 Return Reference 5 Data 4 To Printer 23 Data 4 Return Reference 6 Data 5 To Printer 24 Data 5 Return Reference 7 Data...
Page 30: ...P IP Network Layer ARP RARP IP ICMP Session Layer TCP UDP Application Layer LPD FTP TELNET BOOTP DHCP NOTE Print data can be sent by LPR and FTP of TCP IP and dedicated socket protocol Printer status...
Page 31: ...55 255 Communication Mode 802 11 Ad hoc Ad hoc Infrastructure SSID Optional alphanumeric character string up to 32 characters Channels 01 to 14 DIP SWITCH SETTINGS The DIP switches serve to initialize...
Page 32: ...plies with RFC1179 and handles the list of logical printer name as queue name such as lp sjis euc In addition a banner page can be printed by a proper setup When sending the job by LPR the transmissio...
Page 33: ...with the print operation When the print operation is completed a Printer Status message is returned to the host If an error was detected during the initial transmission sequence a NAK 15H will be ret...
Page 34: ...ing free space of the buffer drops to 0 95MB of 2 95MB capacity or when the remaining free space is available for stor ing 50 of 500 items in the history buffer Release Of Receive Buffer Near Full Rec...
Page 35: ...Unit 3 Installation S8400 Series Operator Manual 3 19 PN 9001160 C STATUS5 TIMING CHARTS NORMAL PROCESS Figure 3 10a CANCEL PROCESS Figure 3 10b ERROR PROCESS Figure 3 10c PRINT PROCESS...
Page 36: ...Unit 3 Installation S8400 Series Operator Manual 3 20 PN 9001160 C Figure 3 10d COMMAND PROCESS Figure 3 10e BCC ERROR PROCESS Figure 3 10f STATUS5 TIMING CHARTS...
Page 37: ...int and high 20 milliseconds later Type II Print end signal PREND is low before printing labels high after comple tion of print and low 20 milliseconds later Type III Print end signal PREND is high be...
Page 38: ...ND 16 Ribbon End Output High 5V 400mA 17 Paper End Output Low 5V 400mA 18 Ribbon Near End Output High 5V 400mA 19 20 Print Start PRIN Input Low High high impedance Low 15mA or more 0V 21 Label Feed In...
Page 39: ...Unit 3 Installation S8400 Series Operator Manual 3 23 PN 9001160 C Figure 3 11 Input Output Circuit Diagram Figure 3 12 14 Pin Connector Assignments Figure 3 13 25 Pin Connector Assignments...
Page 40: ...T PRINTING Figure 3 14a REPRINTING Figure 3 14b Print operation 1 2 3 4 20ms Completed the print of 1 label P REND E nd of print Start printing PR IN Reprint PR IN2 Print operation C ompleted the prin...
Page 41: ...nd of print Print operation Paper end R ibbon end Machine error 1 2 3 4 Head close P RE ND E nd of print Print operation Paper end R ibbon end Machine error Paper end occurred Head open Changing labe...
Page 42: ...Unit 3 Installation S8400 Series Operator Manual 3 26 PN 9001160 C Figure 3 16 Operation Mode Flow Chart...
Page 43: ...ve interface slot covering not shown from printer 1 as applicable 3 Insert chosen interface board 2 into its assigned slot and secure using two screws 3 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for additional interface...
Page 44: ...ERATOR INTERFACE KIT This purchase option allows the operator panel to be detached from the printer and secured in a remote location convenient for user access Follow steps below to install the kit In...
Page 45: ...tallation S8400 Series Operator Manual 3 29 PN 9001160 C Installing the Kit 1 Remove the control panel from the printer 2 Remove the panel base 3 Assemble the interface unit in the control panel INTER...
Page 46: ...S8400 Series Operator Manual 3 30 PN 9001160 C 4 Assemble the interface unit in the main body of the printer 5 Connect the interface unit cable to the Cable Tie 1 INTERFACE UNIT 1 INTERFACE UNIT 2 CA...
Page 47: ...Unit 4 Printer Configuration S8400 Series Operator Manual 4 1 PN 9001160 C PRINTER CONFIGURATION Printer Configuration Configuration Modes Menu Definition Tables...
Page 48: ...d for some troubleshooting The printer may be configured via the buttons and or potentiometers located on the printer s operator panel All of the printer s buttons switches and potentiometers are used...
Page 49: ...USER MODE This mode allows configuration of printing features that are prone to change from job to job These are some of the most basic and common adjustments of all of the configuration modes Use th...
Page 50: ...BACKFEED MOTION BEFORE AFTER ENTER PRINT METHOD TRANSFER DIRECT EXTERNAL SIGNAL TYPE 1 TYPE 2 TYPE 3 TYPE 4 EXTERNAL REPRINT ENABLE DISABLE AUTO ONLINE YES NO EXTERNAL SIGNAL ENABLE DISABLE HEAD CHEC...
Page 51: ...DISABLE BCC CHECK ENABLE DISABLE Multi ENTER ENTER 1Item ENTER Not available with Status 5 Protocol or Status 4 with 1 item buffer POWER Displayed if password feature is enabled PASSWORD 0000 LINE CA...
Page 52: ...NCEL SEMBL Mode ENTER ENTER CF Card Mode Cancels print job ENTER ENTER No ENTER INTERFACE BOARD SETTING YES NO Select No if using USB Yes ENTER DIPSW ENTER LCD ENTER The screen that appears depends on...
Page 53: ...R LCD ENTER LAN CONFIGURATION BOARD LCD ENTER IP ADDRESS 0 0 0 0 GATEWAY ADDRESS 0 0 0 0 SUBNET MASK 0 0 0 0 POWER LINE CANCEL SEMBL Mode ENTER ENTER CF Card Mode Cancels print job ENTER No ENTER INTE...
Page 54: ...ach menu screen Figure 4 6 USB Interface Mode PROTOCOL STATUS4 STATUS5 ITEM NO CHECK ENABLE DISABLE BCC CHECK ENABLE DISABLE POWER LINE CANCEL SEMBL Mode ENTER ENTER CF Card Mode Cancels print job ENT...
Page 55: ...explanation of each menu screen Figure 4 7 Centronics Interface Mode POWER LINE LINE CANCEL Advanced Mode CANCEL ENTER ENTER User Mode Cancels print job CANCEL ENTER CANCEL ENTER CANCEL No ENTER ONLIN...
Page 56: ...R CF Card Mode Cancels print job ENTER No ENTER INTERFACE BOARD SETTING YES NO Select No if using USB Yes ENTER ONLINE MODE INTERFACE MODE User Mode INTERFACE BOARD SETTING I F 1 I F 2 ENTER ONLINE QT...
Page 57: ...ON OFF ENTER ENTER ENTER SENSOR LEVEL GAP X XV SLICE LEVEL X XV AUTO ONLINE FEED YES NO FEED ON ERROR YES NO ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER EURO CODE XX ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER ENTER On ENTER Off ENTER...
Page 58: ...head then press and hold the following keys ENTER POWER MAINTENANCE MODE SERVICE MODE FACTORY MODE Factory Mode ENTER CANCEL COUNTER CLEAR NONE ALL HEAD CUT DISPENSE CANCEL ENTER COUNTER INDICATION N...
Page 59: ...nu is available only when the RFID option is installed Figure 4 11 Factory Mode with RFID Unlatch print head then press and hold the following keys ENTER POWER RFID Mode ENTER MAINTENANCE MODE SERVICE...
Page 60: ...NLINE MODE RFID USER ENTER NO RETRY ENTER NO RFID ERR OUTPUT PULSE LEVEL READER VERSION XXXXX XX XX XX PRESS ENTER KEY ENTER VIEW EPC DATA YES NO CANCEL ENTER CALIBRATION MODE YES NO RFID TAG OFFSET X...
Page 61: ...to select and enter the required options Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in this chapter for an explanation of each menu screen Figure 4 13 Work Shift Mode Press and hold the following keys for 1...
Page 62: ...ecific sequence of events required by the operator the printer and the printer s software Use the printer s operator panel to select and enter the required options Refer to the Menu Definition Tables...
Page 63: ...or occurs a DOWNLOAD ERROR will display Use the printer s operator panel to select and enter the required options Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in this chapter for an explanation of each menu sc...
Page 64: ...or an explanation of each menu screen Figure 4 16 Boot Download Mode PROGRAM DOWNLOAD READY Printer beeps Press and hold the following keys FUNCTION ENTER POWER ENTER Printer is on standby waiting for...
Page 65: ...job once initiated Use the printer s operator panel to select and enter the required options Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in this chapter for an explanation of each menu screen Figure 4 17 Prin...
Page 66: ...select and enter the required options Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in this chapter for an explanation of each menu screen Figure 4 18 Default Settings Mode Alt Protocol ENTER Printer Set ENTER...
Page 67: ...ts Use the keys on the printer s operator panel to select and enter the required options Refer to the Menu Definition Tables in this chapter for an explanation of each menu screen Figure 4 19 Test Pri...
Page 68: ...available for Hex Dump printing Data received after setting Hex Dump Mode Data for one item received before setting Hex Dump Mode Data registered in internal buffer Returning received data which is a...
Page 69: ...pter to provide an explanation of each screen Figure 4 21 CF Card Mode CF CARD FORMAT YES NO User Mode Yes ENTER POWER Displayed if password feature is enabled PASSWORD 0000 LINE CANCEL SEMBL Mode ENT...
Page 70: ...card while in the print buffer and then recalled later with a new print quantity indicated The flash memory card will only hold a single format at a time new formats will overwrite the existing saved...
Page 71: ...L ENTER ONLINE QTY 000000 OFFLINE QTY 000000 ONLINE MODE EMU ENTER ENTER COMM DIAG OFF ON ENTER EMULATION MODE EMULATION SELECT AUTO MANUAL TEAR OFFSET U 0000 SIZE MODE CMD AUTO LCD ENTER HEAD CHECK L...
Page 72: ...ction on the display moves the leading edge forward and away from the print head while a negative selection moves the label s leading edge incrementally back into the mechanism ADVANCED MODE TABLE 4 2...
Page 73: ...print start signal can be sent and received using an appropriate device plugged into the EXT port Appears only if the printer s external signal feature has been enabled to allow selection of the outp...
Page 74: ...Y F JUN G JUL H AUG J SEP K OCT L NOV and M DEC Select one character month code Backup or Advance to next month ENTER Accept settings and advance to next menu CANCEL Disregard setting and revert back...
Page 75: ...the printer to communicate with a host and vice versa Select the YES option to configure an interface board for bi directional communication the menu will advance to multiple configuration screens dep...
Page 76: ...ers to be set for the printer to communicate with a host and vice versa Select the YES option to configure an interface board for bi directional communication the menu will advance to multiple configu...
Page 77: ...the protocol is set to READY BUSY or XON XOFF Allows for the setting of the Terminal Number of the printer from 01 32 Allows selection of the baud rate Will only appear when the RS422 or RS485 interf...
Page 78: ...creens Allows the selection of which interface port will be assigned to receive print data Interface Port 1 I F 1 is not in use Interface Port 2 I F 2 is the printer s middle card slot The default set...
Page 79: ...r default Gateway Address When the priority setting is set to BOARD this screen will not appear Power off the printer then on again to enable the changes Allows setting of the sequence of control char...
Page 80: ...of SATO printers Allows the determination of whether the Cancel CAN and Data Link Escape DLE codes will be processed or ignored Select the YES option to ignore the codes and NO to process them This sc...
Page 81: ...ce Port 1 I F 1 is not in use Interface Port 2 I F 2 is the printer s middle card slot The default setting is I F 2 and accommodates a standard interface card Allows the selection of the receive buffe...
Page 82: ...twork the printer will reside The format of Subnet Mask is a 32 bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods See your network administrator to find out your Subnet Mask Specifies t...
Page 83: ...to gap and vice versa A setting of 0 0 to 3 2 volts is possible The default is 1 4 volts A setting of 0 0 volts causes the printer to automatically determine the slice level Allows sensitivity adjustm...
Page 84: ...er lighter rolls can use the FAST option Allows the hexadecimal code to be specified for the character replaced with the Euro Character The default is D5H Allows the user to assign a method of command...
Page 85: ...een will not appear if the Compatibility Mode has been turned ON Allows the determination of copying firmware data to and from the ROM and optional CF Card The default setting is NO meaning that copyi...
Page 86: ...ons will appear on the LCD to trace the processing of a label The first identifies data reception the second displays after receiving ESC A 1BH and the third displays following a print operation Allow...
Page 87: ...ity of times the printer has dispensed a label Enables the printer s serial number to be recorded within its memory Enables the revision number of the main circuit board to be recorded within its memo...
Page 88: ...4 11 MENU DESCRIPTION This is the first menu screen of the Factory Mode with RFID Installed It includes the Service Mode Factory Mode and RFID Mode Provides a prompt on the action required in order to...
Page 89: ...ror Also this section shows how to recover from an RFID ERROR state when the error count exceeds the specified limit RELEASE The printer keeps writing tags and discarding defective tags up to a specif...
Page 90: ...Technical Support for inlay placement specifications as necessary Where printer specific RFID labels are not to be used or in cases of new inlay types RFID calibration may be required to determine the...
Page 91: ...ed from within the Hidden Mode below to access the Work Shift Mode Permits the entry of the begin time of the shift being configured This is in a 24 hour clock format Allows the establishment of the q...
Page 92: ...RIPTION Allows the selection of location of download via the INTERFACE or CF Card Permits the sub port to be used for the download process The I F 1 port is not in use I F 2 is the standard interface...
Page 93: ...e programmed condition as received from the factory This may include all printer settings or just protocol The selection of YES confirms the operator wants to proceed and the selection of NO allows fo...
Page 94: ...Hex Dump Mode The contents of the print buffer and the data received before it is placed into the print buffer may be examined through the use of the Hex Dump Mode Each line of the printed data is en...
Page 95: ...scale formatting is complete Confirms that formatting has completed and prompts for action to exit the CF Card Mode STAND ALONE MODE TABLE 4 22 MENU DESCRIPTION Allows a previously sent data item to b...
Page 96: ...e returned back to host ACK NAK in every command execution When protocol set to ZEBRA the status will be returned back to host when LAN interface is used LAN Passthru ENABLE or DISABLE Default is DISA...
Page 97: ...nge 000 00H 255 FFH Default value is 126 7EH Select 000 255 Command Head Character Range 000 00H 255 FFH Default value is 094 5EH Select 000 255 Delimit Character Range 000 00H 255 FFH Default value i...
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Page 99: ...5 Troubleshooting S8400 Series Operator Manual 5 1 PN 9001160 C TROUBLESHOOTING Error Signal Troubleshooting Warning Signal Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table Interface Troubleshooting Test Print M...
Page 100: ...ff Off 1 Ensure correct communication parameters 2 Check cables cycle printer power and resend 3 Replace board as necessary 05 Overrun Error POWER ONLINE LABEL RIBBON On Blink Off Off 1 Check and corr...
Page 101: ...LABEL RIBBON On Off Off Off 1 Delete unnecessary data from flash card 2 Ensure proper download data size 15 Download Data Error POWER ONLINE LABEL RIBBON On Off Off Off 1 Ensure proper download data s...
Page 102: ...INE key to clear 2 Write another RFID tag 3 Ensure proper RFID setup installation POWER ONLINE LABEL RIBBON On Off Off Off 1 Write another RFID tag 2 Ensure proper RFID setup installation 22 Cover Ope...
Page 103: ...isplayed when detecting Communication Error Icon 1 Displayed when detecting Receive Buffer Over Icon 1 Displayed when detecting Item No Error or BCC Error Icon 1 Displayed when having access error to...
Page 104: ...ng POWER ONLINE LABEL RIBBON On On Off Off 1 Ensure print head is connected 2 Replace print head 05 Overheat Warning POWER ONLINE LABEL RIBBON On On Blink Blink 1 Ensure work environment does not exce...
Page 105: ...Adjust head pressure and or balance Foreign material on print head Clean print head and rollers Improper head alignment Align print head as required Excessive print speed Reduce print speed setting U...
Page 106: ...inter configuration Disconnected print head Power off the printer and ensure a proper connection Defective print head Replace print head as required Defective main circuit board Replace main board as...
Page 107: ...rface board permanently if determined to be the problem RS232 SERIAL INTERFACE CHK TROUBLESHOOTING STEP Ensure the correct interface module is correctly installed Run self test to verify Ensure the se...
Page 108: ...should be continuous and possess 0Dhex and or 0Ahex carriage return and line feed characters throughout However there should not be either located between the start ESC A and the stop ESC Z commands...
Page 109: ...mbered The center column provides the data in hexadecimal format And in the right column same data is provided in the ASC ll format Follow the flow chart provided below to perform this activity Figure...
Page 110: ...d below to perform this activity Figure 5 2 Test Print Mode TEST PRINT PRESS ENTER KEY ENTER FEED POWER Printer beeps TEST PRINT MODE CONFIGURATION BARCODE HEAD CHECK MEMORY FONT FACTORY Press ENTER t...
Page 111: ...W 3 D S W 2 D S W 1 N O N E SAMPLE TEST LABEL Label Contents Will Vary Depending on Test Label Type Compare this scale on each side to ensure the print is evenly spaced horizontally Compare this scal...
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Page 113: ...Unit 6 Maintenance S8400 Series Operator Manual 6 1 PN 9001160 C MAINTENANCE Cleaning Procedures Replacement Procedures Adjustment Procedures...
Page 114: ...ean lint free cloth and gently wipe the entire surface of the print head and rollers until clean To gain access to the pressure roller assembly pull purple knob 1 upward to drop plate downward Remove...
Page 115: ...tagout procedures 2 Disengage print head latch 1 Figure 6 2 and remove ribbon stock as necessary 3 Pull outward on print head release knob 2 to release defective print head 3 from print assembly 4 Di...
Page 116: ...re 6 3 sufficiently to rotate bearing clamp 2 from bearing 3 4 Withdraw bearing 3 from chassis 4 and worn roller 5 5 Withdraw worn roller 5 from the printer and insert replacement roller 5 in its plac...
Page 117: ...uit board has become defective search the printer over for possible visual factors that may have led to the damage 1 Switch off the printer and observe applicable lockout tagout procedures 2 Disconnec...
Page 118: ...ebris from being drawn into the printer adversely affecting component performance The filter is adhesive on the contact side To install simply remove the contaminated filter peel away the adhesive pap...
Page 119: ...mm and the gap sensor adjustment range is 5 0 to 66mm The sensor adjustment scale is in 5mm increments 1 Open the front housing cover to access print assembly 1 Figure 6 6 2 Lift upward on print head...
Page 120: ...ure 6 8 with Phillips screwdriver Do not completely unscrew 3 Rotate the adjust collar to adjust the head pressure balance Left hand turn Increasing head pressure on the frame side Right hand turn Inc...
Page 121: ...10 with Phillips screwdriver Do not completely unscrew 3 Insert slotted screwdriver into the holes on the left and the right sides and adjust the head position by turning the screwdriver in the relev...
Page 122: ...ts end for easier dial rotation Pressure balance setting 2 parameter adjustment The factory default is 2 Refer to Figure 6 11 The embossed number on the dial s end that is positioned closest to the pr...
Page 123: ...anual 6 11 PN 9001160 C SETTING HEAD PRESSURE AND BALANCE Cont d Figure 6 11 Print Head Adjusting Head Pressure and Balance Dial Slot for slotted screwdriver Slotted screwdriver The number in this low...
Page 124: ...nted following each adjustment to determine if the adjustment was effective The ribbon guide is secured to the face of the print assembly by a screw on each end Before adjusting the guide visually ins...
Page 125: ...rint head is properly aligned and balanced If all other conditions are confirmed to be adequate and the media s edge is still dragging against either the printer s center wall or the media guide then...
Page 126: ...s operator panel adjust the level offset so the sensor level reading is above 1 0V Figure 6 14 Level Offset Menu Screen 4 Manually position the media so that its I mark may be registered by the senso...
Page 127: ...If performing the following procedure does not result in acceptable voltage levels clean the window over the sensor s eye with a clean dry cloth 1 Load printer with liner only under the label sensor...
Page 128: ...ion OFFSET The offset adjustment is used to reposition the media for printing following advancement for dispensing A label is printed it is fed forward for dispense the printer retracts the remaining...
Page 129: ...dix S8400 Series Operator Manual 7 1 PN 9001160 C APPENDIX Ready Busy Timing Charts X On X Off Timing Charts Session Connect Disconnect Diagram Printer Dimensions LH Direct Load Printer Dimensions RH...
Page 130: ...Unit 7 Appendix S8400 Series Operator Manual 7 2 PN 9001160 C APPENDIX READY BUSY TIMING CHARTS Figure 7 1a Single Item Buffer Timing Charts Figure 7 1b Multiple Item Buffer Timing Charts...
Page 131: ...Unit 7 Appendix S8400 Series Operator Manual 7 3 PN 9001160 C X ON X OFF TIMING CHARTS Figure 7 2a Single Item Buffer Timing Chart Figure 7 2b Multiple Item Buffer Timing Chart...
Page 132: ...Unit 7 Appendix S8400 Series Operator Manual 7 4 PN 9001160 C SESSION CONNECT DISCONNECT DIAGRAM Figure 7 3 Session connect Disconnect Diagram...
Page 133: ...Unit 7 Appendix S8400 Series Operator Manual 7 5 PN 9001160 C PRINTER DIMENSIONS STANDARD DIRECT LOAD Figure 7 4a Printer Three Quarter View Figure 7 4b Printer Top View...
Page 134: ...Unit 7 Appendix S8400 Series Operator Manual 7 6 PN 9001160 C Figure 7 4c Printer Left Side View Figure 7 4d Printer Front View...
Page 135: ...Unit 7 Appendix S8400 Series Operator Manual 7 7 PN 9001160 C Figure 7 4e Printer Right Side View Figure 7 4f Printer Rear View...
Page 136: ...Unit 7 Appendix S8400 Series Operator Manual 7 8 PN 9001160 C PRINTER DIMENSIONS OPPOSITE DIRECT LOAD Figure 7 5a Printer Three Quarter View Figure 7 5b Printer Top View...
Page 137: ...Unit 7 Appendix S8400 Series Operator Manual 7 9 PN 9001160 C Figure 7 5c Printer Left Side View Figure 7 5d Printer Front View...
Page 138: ...Unit 7 Appendix S8400 Series Operator Manual 7 10 PN 9001160 C Figure 7 5e Printer Right Side View Figure 7 5f Printer Rear View...
