SATO Printer Repair Service Baton Rouge

SATO printer support in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge we service:
70052 Gramercy, LA Saint James 225
70071 Lutcher, LA Saint James 225
70086 Saint James, LA Saint James 225
70090 Vacherie, LA Saint James 225
70341 Belle Rose, LA Assumption 225
70346 Donaldsonville, LA Ascension 225
70441 Greensburg, LA Saint Helena 225
70449 Maurepas, LA Livingston 225
70453 Pine Grove, LA Saint Helena 225
70462 Springfield, LA Livingston 225
70704 Baker, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70706 Denham Springs, LA Livingston 225
70707 Gonzales, LA Ascension 225
70710 Addis, LA West Baton Rouge 225
70712 Angola, LA West Feliciana 225
70714 Baker, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70715 Batchelor, LA Pointe Coupee 225
70718 Brittany, LA Ascension 225
70719 Brusly, LA West Baton Rouge 225
70721 Carville, LA Iberville 225
70722 Clinton, LA East Feliciana 225
70723 Convent, LA Saint James 225
70725 Darrow, LA Ascension 225
70726 Denham Springs, LA Livingston 225
70727 Denham Springs, LA Livingston 225
70728 Duplessis, LA Ascension 225
70729 Erwinville, LA West Baton Rouge 225
70730 Ethel, LA East Feliciana 225
70732 Fordoche, LA Pointe Coupee 225
70733 French Settlement, LA Livingston 225
70734 Geismar, LA Ascension 225
70736 Glynn, LA Pointe Coupee 225
70737 Gonzales, LA Ascension 225
70738 Burnside, LA Ascension 225
70739 Greenwell Springs, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70740 Grosse Tete, LA Iberville 225
70743 Hester, LA Saint James 225
70744 Holden, LA Livingston 225
70747 Innis, LA Pointe Coupee 225
70748 Jackson, LA East Feliciana 225
70749 Jarreau, LA Pointe Coupee 225
70752 Lakeland, LA Pointe Coupee 225
70753 Lettsworth, LA Pointe Coupee 225
70754 Livingston, LA Livingston 225
70755 Livonia, LA Pointe Coupee 225
70756 Lottie, LA Pointe Coupee 225
70757 Maringouin, LA Iberville 225
70759 Morganza, LA Pointe Coupee 225
70760 New Roads, LA Pointe Coupee 225
70761 Norwood, LA East Feliciana 225
70762 Oscar, LA Pointe Coupee 225
70763 Paulina, LA Saint James 225
70764 Plaquemine, LA Iberville 225
70765 Plaquemine, LA Iberville 225
70767 Port Allen, LA West Baton Rouge 225
70769 Prairieville, LA Ascension 225
70770 Pride, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70772 Rosedale, LA Iberville 225
70773 Rougon, LA Pointe Coupee 225
70774 Saint Amant, LA Ascension 225
70775 Saint Francisville, LA West Feliciana 225
70776 Saint Gabriel, LA Iberville 225
70777 Slaughter, LA East Feliciana 225
70778 Sorrento, LA Ascension 225
70780 Sunshine, LA Iberville 225
70782 Tunica, LA West Feliciana 225
70783 Ventress, LA Pointe Coupee 225
70784 Wakefield, LA West Feliciana 225
70785 Walker, LA Livingston 225
70786 Watson, LA Livingston 225
70787 Weyanoke, LA West Feliciana 225
70788 White Castle, LA Iberville 225
70789 Wilson, LA East Feliciana 225
70791 Zachary, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70792 Uncle Sam, LA Saint James 225
70801 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70802 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70803 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70804 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70805 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70806 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70807 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70808 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70809 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70810 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70811 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70812 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70813 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70814 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70815 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70816 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70817 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70818 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70819 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70820 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70821 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70822 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70823 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70825 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70826 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70827 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70831 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70833 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70835 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70836 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70837 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70873 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70874 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70879 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70884 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70891 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70892 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70893 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70894 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70895 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70896 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225
70898 Baton Rouge, LA East Baton Rouge 225