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Section 5. Mechanical Adjustments
SATO CL408e/CL412e Service Manual
PN 9001078
Rev. B
5.6 Print Head Balance Adjustment
STEP PROCEDURE
1. Load the ribbon and label stock into the printer.
2. Hold eccentric nut along flats with 10mm box wrench and loosen holding screw.
Fig. 5-7
3. Adjust eccentric nut by rotating CW or CCW.
Rotating CW increases print density on left side of label. CCW decreases print
density on the right side of label. Note indexing marks on plate. Allowable
range is between 7-11 o'clock.
4. Tighten screw to secure eccentric nut in place.
5. Loosen and adjust screw along slot to move indexing pointer for maximum print
quality.
To optimize print quality, perform the following steps to adjust the Print Head Balance
using head pattern as a guide. Proper adjustment is necessary to avoid ribbon wrinkle.
Required Equipment: 10mm Open End Wrench
#2 Pozidrv Screwdriver
Fig. 5-7
LOOSEN SCREW
1/4 TURN
USE 10mm BOX WRENCH
TO ADJUST ECCENTRIC
NUT CW OR CCW AND
TIGHTEN SCREW
INDEXING
MARKS