SATO Printer Repair Service Albuquerque

SATO printer support in Albuquerque is what we offer. Below are some tips to support your SATO printers.

1. One of the greatest failures occurring in Sato thermal barcode printers is due to the printheads not
   being cleaned regularly. A good rule of thumb is to clean the printhead on each of your Sato thermal
   printers every time you replace a ribbon or roll of paper. It takes only about a minute and this
   action could save you thousands of dollars over the life of the printer. Follow the instructions in
   your User’s Manual as to the type of cleaning solvent to be used for your specific model.
2. If you feel you are burning out printheads too often on your Sato thermal printer, you may want to
   check your User’s Manual for the recommended heat and darkness settings. An incorrect
   setting often will reduce the printhead life and could cost you thousands of dollars over the life of
   the printer.
3. Dust residing on the Media Sensor can cause major service issues. The Media Sensor is the
   mechanism that insures that the gap between the paper and the printhead remains constant.
   Most people purchase a bottle of “canned air” and simply give the Media Sensor a few quick
   blasts of air, which will usually clear out any dust residue left over from the roll paper. You
   should consider doing this regularly, every time you change the ribbon or a roll of paper. It will
   only take a few seconds and it will ensure more up-time.
4. If you are using a ribbon in your Sato thermal printer, be sure that it is a good quality ribbon. Lower
   cost ribbons are often not manufactured to the exact wax and/or resin specifications of your
   printer and could cause a wax build-up on the platen. Wax build-up can cause poor print quality
   resulting in barcode reliability issues.
5. If you are using a Sato thermal printer that does not use a ribbon (typically called a Direct Thermal
   printer vs. a Thermal Transfer printer that does use ribbons) and you are constantly having
   problems with defective printheads, you may want to consider either changing your printer to a
   Thermal Transfer printer or using a better quality paper. A Thermal Transfer printer, due to the
   position of the ribbon between the printhead and the label paper, can greatly extend the life of
   thermal printheads, as paper is not directly rubbing against the printhead itself and causing
   friction.
6. A good rule of thumb, when purchasing new ribbons on Sato thermal transfer printers, is to purchase
   a ribbon that is slightly wider than the actual labels that you are using. For instance, if the label
   that you are using is 4.1″ in width, then you may want to consider purchasing ribbons that are
   4.33″ in width.
7. Are you wearing out printheads? If so, here is something you may want to check. Be sure that
   you are not using low grade label paper if you are using Direct Thermal printers. Often bargain
   priced rolls of paper really are not a “bargain”. Why? Because low grade paper often is coarser
   and can cause more wear on the printheads. We have seen situations with even as high as
   50% more wear on the printhead. As you may know, printheads in thermal printers are very
   expensive. It may make sense to pay a little more for paper, as it is a fraction of the cost
   compared to replacing printheads more often. Remember, the manufacturers of thermal
   printers consider the printheads as consumables that the end-user is responsible to replace.
   These consumables run into the hundreds of dollars each.
8. Do you have burned-out printhead elements on your thermal printer? Here is how to tell with a
   PAUSE TEST. There may be situations where it looks like information is missing on your labels
   and/or barcodes when they are being printed. There is always a chance that one or more of the
   print elements in your thermal printer printhead may be burned out. Before calling someone for
   Sato thermal printer repair, you may want to try this simple test that only takes a few moments to see
   if in fact it is your print elements. Keep in mind that some manufacturers considers printheads
   as consumables and they must be replaced from time to time. Typically, this is performed by a
   qualified Sato printer repair technician. This self test can be used to print test labels when you make
   adjustments to the thermal printer’s mechanical assemblies to determine if any of the printhead
   elements are not working.
9. What are printer and print server alerts? Should you pay attention to them? Alerts give you the
   ability to proactively manage your Sato thermal printer and print server. If the printer or print server
   has an error, you would be sent an alert notifying you of the situation. The manufacturer Sato
   uses SatoNet Bridge that gives you control to monitor your bar code printers from anywhere,
   and documents the alerts to a log file. A soon as SatoNet Bridge receives an alert, the alert
   appears in the Events tab. If you have not viewed the alert yet in the Events tab, the box in the
   status bar at the bottom of the application shows:

    New alert
    Alert type
    Alert severity by color

   You can configure SatoNet Bridge to notify you by blinking the application tab in the task bar.
   Remember, SatoNet Bridge only logs alerts that occur while the application is running. A good
   Sato repair company sees this issue often and will be able to supply you with a new Sato
   printhead and will also fully check out your Sato printer. A steady program that includes Sato
   printer maintenance will help you keep your printer up and running longer. Check with the
   manufacturer of your thermal printer to see what they offer to manager your thermal printer.

10. Clean the exterior and interior area of your Sato thermal printer often. To keep your Sato thermal printer
    running optimally, remember to clean the interior and exterior of the printer. When these areas
    are dirty, the chance of debris getting into the wrong area is increased. To clean the exterior
    surfaces of the printer use a lint-free cloth. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or
    solvents. If necessary, a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner may be used sparingly. You
    should inspect the interior area after every four rolls of media. Remove any dirt and lint from the
    interior of the printer using a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner. A good Sato thermal printer
    repair company sees this issue often and will be able to supply you with a new Sato thermal printer
    printhead and will also fully check out your Sato thermal printer. A steady program that includes
    Sato thermal printer maintenance will help you keep your Sato thermal printer up and running longer.

1. One of the greatest failures occurring in Sato thermal barcode printers is due to the printheads not
   being cleaned regularly. A good rule of thumb is to clean the printhead on each of your Sato thermal
   printers every time you replace a ribbon or roll of paper. It takes only about a minute and this
   action could save you thousands of dollars over the life of the printer. Follow the instructions in
   your User’s Manual as to the type of cleaning solvent to be used for your specific model.
2. If you feel you are burning out printheads too often on your Sato thermal printer, you may want to
   check your User’s Manual for the recommended heat and darkness settings. An incorrect
   setting often will reduce the printhead life and could cost you thousands of dollars over the life of
   the printer.
3. Dust residing on the Media Sensor can cause major service issues. The Media Sensor is the
   mechanism that insures that the gap between the paper and the printhead remains constant.
   Most people purchase a bottle of “canned air” and simply give the Media Sensor a few quick
   blasts of air, which will usually clear out any dust residue left over from the roll paper. You
   should consider doing this regularly, every time you change the ribbon or a roll of paper. It will
   only take a few seconds and it will ensure more up-time.
4. If you are using a ribbon in your Sato thermal printer, be sure that it is a good quality ribbon. Lower
   cost ribbons are often not manufactured to the exact wax and/or resin specifications of your
   printer and could cause a wax build-up on the platen. Wax build-up can cause poor print quality
   resulting in barcode reliability issues.
5. If you are using a Sato thermal printer that does not use a ribbon (typically called a Direct Thermal
   printer vs. a Thermal Transfer printer that does use ribbons) and you are constantly having
   problems with defective printheads, you may want to consider either changing your printer to a
   Thermal Transfer printer or using a better quality paper. A Thermal Transfer printer, due to the
   position of the ribbon between the printhead and the label paper, can greatly extend the life of
   thermal printheads, as paper is not directly rubbing against the printhead itself and causing
   friction.
6. A good rule of thumb, when purchasing new ribbons on Sato thermal transfer printers, is to purchase
   a ribbon that is slightly wider than the actual labels that you are using. For instance, if the label
   that you are using is 4.1″ in width, then you may want to consider purchasing ribbons that are
   4.33″ in width.
7. Are you wearing out printheads? If so, here is something you may want to check. Be sure that
   you are not using low grade label paper if you are using Direct Thermal printers. Often bargain
   priced rolls of paper really are not a “bargain”. Why? Because low grade paper often is coarser
   and can cause more wear on the printheads. We have seen situations with even as high as
   50% more wear on the printhead. As you may know, printheads in thermal printers are very
   expensive. It may make sense to pay a little more for paper, as it is a fraction of the cost
   compared to replacing printheads more often. Remember, the manufacturers of thermal
   printers consider the printheads as consumables that the end-user is responsible to replace.
   These consumables run into the hundreds of dollars each.
8. Do you have burned-out printhead elements on your thermal printer? Here is how to tell with a
   PAUSE TEST. There may be situations where it looks like information is missing on your labels
   and/or barcodes when they are being printed. There is always a chance that one or more of the
   print elements in your thermal printer printhead may be burned out. Before calling someone for
   Sato thermal printer repair, you may want to try this simple test that only takes a few moments to see
   if in fact it is your print elements. Keep in mind that some manufacturers considers printheads
   as consumables and they must be replaced from time to time. Typically, this is performed by a
   qualified Sato printer repair technician. This self test can be used to print test labels when you make
   adjustments to the thermal printer’s mechanical assemblies to determine if any of the printhead
   elements are not working.
9. What are printer and print server alerts? Should you pay attention to them? Alerts give you the
   ability to proactively manage your Sato thermal printer and print server. If the printer or print server
   has an error, you would be sent an alert notifying you of the situation. The manufacturer Sato
   uses SatoNet Bridge that gives you control to monitor your bar code printers from anywhere,
   and documents the alerts to a log file. A soon as SatoNet Bridge receives an alert, the alert
   appears in the Events tab. If you have not viewed the alert yet in the Events tab, the box in the
   status bar at the bottom of the application shows:

    New alert
    Alert type
    Alert severity by color

   You can configure SatoNet Bridge to notify you by blinking the application tab in the task bar.
   Remember, SatoNet Bridge only logs alerts that occur while the application is running. A good
   Sato repair company sees this issue often and will be able to supply you with a new Sato
   printhead and will also fully check out your Sato printer. A steady program that includes Sato
   printer maintenance will help you keep your printer up and running longer. Check with the
   manufacturer of your thermal printer to see what they offer to manager your thermal printer.

10. Clean the exterior and interior area of your Sato thermal printer often. To keep your Sato thermal printer
    running optimally, remember to clean the interior and exterior of the printer. When these areas
    are dirty, the chance of debris getting into the wrong area is increased. To clean the exterior
    surfaces of the printer use a lint-free cloth. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents or
    solvents. If necessary, a mild detergent solution or desktop cleaner may be used sparingly. You
    should inspect the interior area after every four rolls of media. Remove any dirt and lint from the
    interior of the printer using a soft bristle brush and/or vacuum cleaner. A good Sato thermal printer
    repair company sees this issue often and will be able to supply you with a new Sato thermal printer
    printhead and will also fully check out your Sato thermal printer. A steady program that includes
    Sato thermal printer maintenance will help you keep your Sato thermal printer up and running longer.

Here are some of the surrounding cities in Albuquerque we service:
87001 Algodones, NM Sandoval 505
87002 Belen, NM Valencia 505
87004 Bernalillo, NM Sandoval 505
87005 Bluewater, NM Cibola 505
87006 Bosque, NM Valencia 505
87007 Casa Blanca, NM Cibola 505
87008 Cedar Crest, NM Bernalillo 505
87009 Cedarvale, NM Torrance 505
87010 Cerrillos, NM Santa Fe 505
87014 Cubero, NM Cibola 505
87015 Edgewood, NM Santa Fe 505
87016 Estancia, NM Torrance 505
87020 Grants, NM Cibola 505
87021 Milan, NM Cibola 505
87022 Isleta, NM Bernalillo 505
87023 Jarales, NM Valencia 505
87032 Mcintosh, NM Torrance 505
87034 Pueblo of Acoma, NM Valencia 505
87035 Moriarty, NM Torrance 505
87036 Mountainair, NM Torrance 505
87037 Nageezi, NM San Juan 505
87038 New Laguna, NM Cibola 505
87040 Paguate, NM Cibola 505
87063 Willard, NM Torrance 505
87068 Peralta, NM Valencia 505
87068 Bosque Farms , NM Valencia 505
87070 Clines Corners, NM Torrance 505
87072 Cochiti Pueblo, NM Sandoval 505
87083 Cochiti Lake, NM Sandoval 505
87101 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87102 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87103 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87104 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87105 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87106 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87107 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87108 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87109 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87110 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87111 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87112 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87113 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87114 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87115 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87116 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87117 Kirtland Afb, NM Bernalillo 505
87119 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87120 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87121 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87122 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87123 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87124 Rio Rancho, NM Sandoval 505
87125 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87131 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87144 Rio Rancho, NM Sandoval 505
87151 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87153 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87154 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87158 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87174 Rio Rancho, NM Sandoval 505
87176 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87181 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87184 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87185 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87187 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87190 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87191 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87192 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87193 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87194 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87195 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87196 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87197 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87198 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87199 Albuquerque, NM Bernalillo 505
87301 Gallup, NM Mckinley 505
87302 Gallup, NM Mckinley 505
87305 Gallup, NM Mckinley 505
87310 Brimhall, NM Mckinley 505
87311 Church Rock, NM Mckinley 505
87312 Continental Divide, NM Mckinley 505
87313 Crownpoint, NM Mckinley 505
87315 Fence Lake, NM Cibola 505
87316 Fort Wingate, NM Mckinley 505
87317 Gamerco, NM Mckinley 505
87319 Mentmore, NM Mckinley 505
87320 Mexican Springs, NM Mckinley 505
87321 Ramah, NM Mckinley 505
87322 Rehoboth, NM Mckinley 505
87323 Thoreau, NM Mckinley 505
87325 Tohatchi, NM Mckinley 505
87326 Vanderwagen, NM Mckinley 505
87327 Zuni, NM Mckinley 505
87328 Navajo, NM Mckinley 505
87347 Jamestown, NM Mckinley 505
87357 Pinehill, NM Cibola 505
87364 Sheep Springs, NM San Juan 505
87365 Smith Lake, NM Mckinley 505
87375 Yatahey, NM Mckinley 505
87401 Farmington, NM San Juan 505
87402 Farmington, NM San Juan 505
87410 Aztec, NM San Juan 505
87461 Sanostee, NM San Juan 505
87499 Farmington, NM San Juan 505
87501 Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe 505
87502 Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe 505
87506 Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe 505
87507 Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe 505
87508 Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe 505
87509 Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe 505
87527 Dixon, NM Rio Arriba 505
87532 Espanola, NM Rio Arriba 505
87533 Espanola, NM Rio Arriba 505
87535 Glorieta, NM Santa Fe 505
87538 Ilfeld, NM San Miguel 505
87540 Lamy, NM Santa Fe 505
87544 Los Alamos, NM Los Alamos 505
87545 Los Alamos, NM Los Alamos 505
87552 Pecos, NM San Miguel 505
87562 Rowe, NM San Miguel 505
87567 Santa Cruz, NM Santa Fe 505
87573 Tererro, NM San Miguel 505
87574 Tesuque, NM Santa Fe 505
87578 Truchas, NM Rio Arriba 505
87582 Velarde, NM Rio Arriba 505
87592 Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe 505
87594 Santa Fe, NM Santa Fe 505
87701 Las Vegas, NM San Miguel 505
87731 Montezuma, NM San Miguel 505
87742 Rociada, NM San Miguel 505
87745 Sapello, NM San Miguel 505