SATO LM408-LM412e Wartungshandbuch

PN: 9001156B LM408/412e PRINTER SERVICE MANUAL

Unit 1: IntroductionLM408/412e Service Manual1-4 PN: 9001156BTHEORY OF OPERATIONWhen activated, media is fed past the print head by an integrated dri

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual8-2 PN: 9001156BADJUSTMENT PROCEDURESThis unit covers all of the printer and printer accessory

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual8-3 PN: 9001156BPRINT HEAD ALIGNMENTPrint head position has a direct impact on print quality. T

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual8-4 PN: 9001156BRIBBON GUIDE ALIGNMENTIf the print ribbon is not spread smoothly over the print

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual8-5 PN: 9001156BLABEL SENSOR POSITIONINGThe label sensor assembly provides a mounting apparatus

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual8-6 PN: 9001156BRIBBON SPINDLE TENSIONINGThe printer has two ribbon spindles; one to supply rib

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual8-7 PN: 9001156BTIMING BELT TENSIONThis printer model incorporates the use of dual timing belts

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual8-8 PN: 9001156BI-MARK SENSOR SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT (VR1)This sensor adjustment regulates pene

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual8-9 PN: 9001156BFigure 8-7, Test Module UsageFigure 8-8, Test ConnectorConnect ground probe her

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual8-10 PN: 9001156BGAP SENSOR SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT (VR2)This sensor adjustment regulates penetr

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual8-11 PN: 9001156BOPERATIONAL ADJUSTMENTSThese operational adjustments are for fine tuning the p

Unit 1: IntroductionLM408/412e Service Manual1-5 PN: 9001156BCONTROL FEATURESThis chapter identifies the interactive control features of the printer.

Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual8-12 PN: 9001156BFigure 8-9, Print Base Reference PositionLABEL PRINT DIRECTIONREFLECTIVE SENSO

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-1 PN: 9001156BAPPENDIX• Cover Removal Diagram• Block Diagram• Print Setup Dimensions• Label Reference Posi

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-2 PN: 9001156BCOVER REMOVAL DIAGRAMFigure 9-1, Cover Removal Diagram

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-3 PN: 9001156BBLOCK DIAGRAMFigure 9-2, Block DiagramDrive MotorA/CMAIN CIRCUITBOARDPOWER BOARDPowerSwitchT

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-4 PN: 9001156BPRINT SETUP DIMENSIONSFigure 9-3, Print Setup DimensionsPrint HeadTear-OffInvalid Area for P

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-5 PN: 9001156BLABEL REFERENCE POSITIONFigure 9-4, Label Reference Position DiagramLABEL PRINT DIRECTIONREF

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-6 PN: 9001156BLABEL ADJUSTMENT DIAGRAMFigure 9-5a, Standard PositionFigure 9-5b, Tear-Off Position

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-7 PN: 9001156BPRINTER CONNECTION DIAGRAMFigure 9-6, Printer Connection DiagramHost ComputerInterface Cable

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-8 PN: 9001156BPRINTER LOADING DIAGRAMFigure 9-7a, Printer Loading DiagramFigure 9-7b, Printer Loading Diag

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-9 PN: 9001156BFigure 9-7c, Printer Loading Diagram

Unit 1: IntroductionLM408/412e Service Manual1-6 PN: 9001156BFigure 1-2, Operator Panel

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-10 PN: 9001156BGLOSSARYGLOSSARYAC (Alternating Current) Electrical current that reverses its direction reg

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-11 PN: 9001156BBytes A collection of 8 bits used in the binary system.CapacityAs it relates to RFID, the n

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-12 PN: 9001156BDiodeAllows current to flow in one direction but not the other to protect sensitive electro

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-13 PN: 9001156BField ProgrammingIn RFID, programming that usually occurs before the tag is installed on th

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-14 PN: 9001156BKeyThe button on a panel that may be pressed to send an electrical signal to influence apre

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-15 PN: 9001156BModulation In RFID, the methods of altering carriers in order to transmit the encoded infor

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-16 PN: 9001156BPrint HeadThe device on a direct thermal or thermal transfer printer containing the heating

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-17 PN: 9001156BRFID TagsA system of finding the position or location of assets. A microchip attached to an

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-18 PN: 9001156BSimultaneous To take place at the same time.Sleeve A thin hollow material that is inserted

Unit 9: AppendixLM408/412e Service Manual9-19 PN: 9001156BTroubleshoot The act of locating the source of a problem or problems.Two-DimensionalTwo of

Unit 2: Technical DataLM408/412e Service Manual2-1 PN: 9001156BTECHNICAL DATA• Physical Characteristics•Power• Environmental• Processing• Interface M

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Unit 2: Technical DataLM408/412e Service Manual2-2 PN: 9001156BPHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICSWidth 10.67 Inches (271 mm)Height 12.64 Inches (321 mm)Depth 1

Unit 2: Technical DataLM408/412e Service Manual2-3 PN: 9001156BSENSINGGap AdjustableReflective I-mark AdjustableRibbon Near End Enable/DisableMedia O

Unit 2: Technical DataLM408/412e Service Manual2-4 PN: 9001156BCHARACTER FONT CAPABILITIESMATRIX FONTSXU 5 dots W x 9 dots H (Helvetica)XS 17 dots W

Unit 2: Technical DataLM408/412e Service Manual2-5 PN: 9001156BBARCODE CAPABILITIESLinear Bar CodesUPC A/EJAN 8/13EAN 8/13Code 39Code 93Code 128Inter

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Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsLM408/412e Service Manual3-1 PN: 9001156BINTERFACESPECIFICATIONS• RS232C High-Speed Serial Interface• IEEE1284 Parall

PN: 9001156BSATO America, Inc.10350A Nations Ford RoadCharlotte, NC 28273Main Phone: (704) 644.1650Technical Support Hotline: (704) 644.1660Technical

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsLM408/412e Service Manual3-2 PN: 9001156BINTERFACE SPECIFICATIONSThis unit presents the printer interface types and t

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsLM408/412e Service Manual3-3 PN: 9001156BRS232C HIGH-SPEED SERIAL INTERFACEThis High Speed Serial Interface is a Plug

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsLM408/412e Service Manual3-4 PN: 9001156BFigure 3-1, Serial Connector Pin AssignmentsREADY/BUSY INTERFACE SIGNALSPIN

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsLM408/412e Service Manual3-5 PN: 9001156BX-ON/X-OFF CABLE REQUIREMENTSCommunicates with the host to determine if the

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsLM408/412e Service Manual3-6 PN: 9001156BIEEE1284 PARALLEL INTERFACEThe parallel interface is a plug-in module that c

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsLM408/412e Service Manual3-7 PN: 9001156BUNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB)The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface is a Plug

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsLM408/412e Service Manual3-8 PN: 9001156BLOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) ETHERNETA Local Area Network (LAN) interface is an

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsLM408/412e Service Manual3-9 PN: 9001156B802.11B/G WIRELESS The wireless print server provides easy printer interface

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsLM408/412e Service Manual3-10 PN: 9001156BLED INDICATOR STATUSINDICATOR 1 INDICATOR 2 INDICATOR 3 DESCRIPTIONON OFF O

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsLM408/412e Service Manual3-11 PN: 9001156BALL INTERFACESThis chapter contains information that is applicable to all i

LM408/412e Service Manual PN: 9001156BTABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTIONAbout This Manual 1-2General Description 1-3Theory Of Operation 1-4Control Features

Unit 3: Interface SpecificationsLM408/412e Service Manual3-12 PN: 9001156BRECEIVE BUFFER CONTROLCauses For Receive Buffer Near Full Receive buffer ne

Unit 4: Accessories InstallationLM408/412e Service Manual4-1 PN: 9001156BACCESSORIESINSTALLATION• Interface Installation• Real-Time Clock

Unit 4: Accessories InstallationLM408/412e Service Manual4-2 PN: 9001156BACCESSORIES INSTALLATIONThis unit covers all of printer accessory installati

Unit 4: Accessories InstallationLM408/412e Service Manual4-3 PN: 9001156BREAL-TIME CLOCK INSTALLATIONThe real-time clock chip allows the date and tim

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Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-1 PN: 9001156BPRINTERCONFIGURATION• Printer Configuration• DIP Switch Settings• Configuration

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-2 PN: 9001156BPRINTER CONFIGURATIONThis unit provides in-depth instruction on printer configu

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-3 PN: 9001156BDIP SWITCH SETTINGSThis chapter identifies the functions of the printer’s integ

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-4 PN: 9001156BCONFIGURATION MODESThis chapter provides an overview of the various configurati

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-5 PN: 9001156BADVANCED MODEThe Advanced Mode is provided to make basic printer operational ad

LM408/412e Service Manual PN: 9001156BPRINTER CONFIGURATIONPrinter Configuration 5-2DIP Switch Settings 5-3Configuration Modes 5-4Normal Mode 5-4Advan

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-6 PN: 9001156BUSER DOWNLOAD MODEAllows the operator to download user specific data from a hos

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-7 PN: 9001156BSERVICE MODEAllows programming of various dimensional settings, sensor threshol

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-8 PN: 9001156BMOTION MODEAllows the print feed method to be determined - Continuous or Tear-O

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-9 PN: 9001156BHISTORY CONTROL MODEWhen enabled, the History Control Mode uses the printer’s r

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-10 PN: 9001156BPROTOCOL INITIALIZATION MODEAllows non-standard protocol code to be returned t

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-11 PN: 9001156BCOUNTERS MODEThe printer has integrated counters to measure the accumulative a

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-12 PN: 9001156BTEST PRINT MODEProvides the specific sequence of events required by the operat

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-13 PN: 9001156BBOOT DOWNLOAD MODEThis download mode is used when the Firmware becomes corrupt

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-14 PN: 9001156BUSER DOWNLOAD MODEA Flash ROM internally stores/deletes font and custom design

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-15 PN: 9001156BDEFAULT SETTING MODEThe Default Settings Mode allows the operator to return th

LM408/412e Service Manual PN: 9001156BREPLACEMENT PROCEDURESReplacement Procedures 7-2Print Head 7-2Platen Roller 7-4Timing Belt 7-6Drive Motor 7-8Rib

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-16 PN: 9001156BHEX DUMP MODE AND HEX DUMP IN BUFFER MODEThe contents of the print buffer and

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-17 PN: 9001156BMAINTENANCE MODEThe Maintenance Mode permits counter reset of various printer

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-18 PN: 9001156BMENU DEFINITION TABLESNORMAL MODE (TABLE 5-1)MENU DESCRIPTIONDisplays the prin

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-19 PN: 9001156BThis menu allows for the printer to be configured to print zeros with or witho

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-20 PN: 9001156BSERVICE MODE (TABLE 5-4)MENU DESCRIPTIONIs the first menu screen of the Advanc

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-21 PN: 9001156BAllows selection of the printer’s active character set for use in different co

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-22 PN: 9001156BIs the first menu screen of the Counters Mode. The Counters Mode allows the pr

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-23 PN: 9001156BThe Card Mode allows the operator to manage or format the expanded memory card

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-24 PN: 9001156BFor factory test prints, this screen appears instead of the previous screen fo

Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-25 PN: 9001156BDEFAULT SETTING MODE (TABLE 5-12)MENU DESCRIPTIONIs the first menu screen of t

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Unit 5: Printer ConfigurationLM408/412e Service Manual5-26 PN: 9001156BAllows the selection of whether to clear all of the printer’s internal counter

Unit 6: TroubleshootingLM408/412e Service Manual6-1 PN: 9001156BTROUBLESHOOTING• Error Signal Troubleshooting• Troubleshooting Table• Interface Troub

Unit 6: TroubleshootingLM408/412e Service Manual6-2 PN: 9001156BERROR SIGNAL TROUBLESHOOTINGERROR DISPLAYSERROR LEDLCD DISPLAYDESCRIPTION01MachineRed

Unit 6: TroubleshootingLM408/412e Service Manual6-3 PN: 9001156BTROUBLESHOOTING TABLETROUBLESHOOTING TABLEIMAGE VOIDSDirty print head. Clean print he

Unit 6: TroubleshootingLM408/412e Service Manual6-4 PN: 9001156BNO PRINTED IMAGEPrint head is disconnected. Ensure print head wiring harness is conne

Unit 6: TroubleshootingLM408/412e Service Manual6-5 PN: 9001156BINTERFACE TROUBLESHOOTINGThis chapter provides a checklist for the various interface

Unit 6: TroubleshootingLM408/412e Service Manual6-6 PN: 9001156BLAN ETHERNET INTERFACECHK TROUBLESHOOTING STEPEnsure the interface has been correctly

Unit 6: TroubleshootingLM408/412e Service Manual6-7 PN: 9001156BPERFORMANCE TESTINGThis chapter explains how to troubleshoot circuitry using a multim

Unit 6: TroubleshootingLM408/412e Service Manual6-8 PN: 9001156BFigure, 6-2, Test Connector Pin DesignationTable 6-1, Test Reference ChartMULTIMETER

Unit 6: TroubleshootingLM408/412e Service Manual6-9 PN: 9001156BTEST PRINT TROUBLESHOOTINGChapter provides instruction on special printing to identif

Unit 1: IntroductionLM408/412e Service Manual1-1 PN: 9001156BINTRODUCTION• About This Manual• General Description• Theory Of Operation• Control Featu

Unit 6: TroubleshootingLM408/412e Service Manual6-10 PN: 9001156BTEST LABEL PRINTINGThe test label is designed to assist in the identification of pri

Unit 6: TroubleshootingLM408/412e Service Manual6-11 PN: 9001156BFigure 6-5, Sample Test LabelD S W 3D S W 2D S W 1N O N ESAMPLE TEST LABELLabel Cont

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Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-1 PN: 9001156BREPLACEMENTPROCEDURES•Print Head• Platen Roller• Timing Belt & Pulley• Dri

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-2 PN: 9001156BREPLACEMENT PROCEDURESThis unit provides in-depth instruction on all primary c

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-3 PN: 9001156BFigure 7-1b, Print Head Replacement

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-4 PN: 9001156BPLATEN ROLLER REPLACEMENTThe printer’s platen roller is considered to be a hig

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-5 PN: 9001156BFigure 7-2a, Platen Roller ReplacementFigure 7-2b, Platen Roller ReplacementTh

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-6 PN: 9001156BTIMING BELTFollowing long periods of use, a belt may become worn or excessivel

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-7 PN: 9001156B13. Insert ribbon spindle (not shown) into its slot in ribbon bracket (9), sec

Unit 1: IntroductionLM408/412e Service Manual1-2 PN: 9001156BABOUT THIS MANUALThis manual is laid out consistent with the product discussed and provi

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-8 PN: 9001156BDRIVE MOTOR REPLACEMENTThe stepper, drive motor transmits kinetic energy to th

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-9 PN: 9001156BRIBBON REWIND SPINDLE REPLACEMENTThe ribbon rewind spindle winds the used ribb

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-10 PN: 9001156BFigure 7-5, Ribbon Rewind Spindle Replacement14. Insert a plastic bushing (2

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-11 PN: 9001156B20. Secure the end of spindle assembly (4) to spindle bracket (3) with bearin

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-12 PN: 9001156BRIBBON SUPPLY SPINDLE REPLACEMENTThe ribbon supply spindle allows the dispens

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-13 PN: 9001156B17. Insert flat washer (12), D-washer (11), spring (10), boss cap (9) to ribb

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-14 PN: 9001156BMAIN BOARD REPLACEMENTThe main circuit board is the primary brain-center for

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-15 PN: 9001156BFigure 7-7, Main Circuit Board Replacement

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-16 PN: 9001156BFLASH MEMORY BOARD REPLACEMENTCircuit boards generally have long lives due to

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-17 PN: 9001156BFigure 7-8, Flash Memory Board Replacement

Unit 1: IntroductionLM408/412e Service Manual1-3 PN: 9001156BGENERAL DESCRIPTIONFigure 1-1a, Primary ComponentsPlaten RollerPrint AssemblyPrint HeadO

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-18 PN: 9001156BPOWER BOARD REPLACEMENTThe power board contains the printers transformers, re

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-19 PN: 9001156BPANEL/LCD BOARD REPLACEMENTCircuit boards generally have long lives due to th

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-20 PN: 9001156B5. Detach clear cover (4, Figure 7-10b) from defective panel board (1) follow

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-21 PN: 9001156BINTERFACE BOARD REPLACEMENTCircuit boards generally have long lives due to th

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-22 PN: 9001156BLABEL SENSOR REPLACEMENTThe label sensor is a sensor complex comprised of the

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-23 PN: 9001156BHEAD-OPEN SENSOR REPLACEMENTThe head-open sensor disables the printer if the

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-24 PN: 9001156BRIBBON SENSOR REPLACEMENTThe ribbon sensor monitors the revolutions of the ri

Unit 7: Replacement ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual7-25 PN: 9001156BFUSE REPLACEMENTThe fuse is wired to the power receptacle and protects the pr

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Unit 8: Adjustment ProceduresLM408/412e Service Manual8-1 PN: 9001156BADJUSTMENTPROCEDURES• Print Head Balance• Print Head Alignment• Ribbon Guide Al