SATO Printer Repair Service Detroit

SATO printer support in Detroit 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 Detroit we service:
48005 Armada, MI Macomb 586
48007 Troy, MI Oakland 248
48009 Birmingham, MI Oakland 248
48012 Birmingham, MI Oakland 248
48015 Center Line, MI Macomb 586
48017 Clawson, MI Oakland 248
48021 Eastpointe, MI Macomb 586
48025 Franklin, MI Oakland 248
48026 Fraser, MI Macomb 586
48030 Hazel Park, MI Oakland 248
48033 Southfield, MI Oakland 248
48034 Southfield, MI Oakland 248
48035 Clinton Township, MI Macomb 586
48036 Clinton Township, MI Macomb 586
48037 Southfield, MI Oakland 248
48038 Clinton Township, MI Macomb 586
48042 Macomb, MI Macomb 586
48043 Mount Clemens, MI Macomb 586
48044 Macomb, MI Macomb 586
48045 Harrison Township, MI Macomb 586
48046 Mount Clemens, MI Macomb 586
48047 New Baltimore, MI Macomb 586
48048 New Haven, MI Macomb 586
48050 New Haven, MI Macomb 586
48051 New Baltimore, MI Macomb 586
48062 Richmond, MI Macomb 586
48065 Romeo, MI Macomb 586
48066 Roseville, MI Macomb 586
48067 Royal Oak, MI Oakland 248
48068 Royal Oak, MI Oakland 248
48069 Pleasant Ridge, MI Oakland 248
48070 Huntington Woods, MI Oakland 248
48071 Madison Heights, MI Oakland 248
48072 Berkley, MI Oakland 248
48073 Royal Oak, MI Oakland 248
48075 Southfield, MI Oakland 248
48076 Southfield, MI Oakland 248
48080 Saint Clair Shores, MI Macomb 586
48081 Saint Clair Shores, MI Macomb 586
48082 Saint Clair Shores, MI Macomb 586
48083 Troy, MI Oakland 248
48084 Troy, MI Oakland 248
48085 Troy, MI Oakland 248
48086 Southfield, MI Oakland 248
48088 Warren, MI Macomb 586
48089 Warren, MI Macomb 586
48090 Warren, MI Macomb 586
48091 Warren, MI Macomb 586
48092 Warren, MI Macomb 586
48093 Warren, MI Macomb 586
48094 Washington, MI Macomb 586
48095 Washington, MI Macomb 586
48096 Ray, MI Macomb 586
48098 Troy, MI Oakland 248
48099 Troy, MI Oakland 248
48101 Allen Park, MI Wayne 313
48120 Dearborn, MI Wayne 313
48121 Dearborn, MI Wayne 313
48122 Melvindale, MI Wayne 313
48123 Dearborn, MI Wayne 313
48124 Dearborn, MI Wayne 313
48125 Dearborn Heights, MI Wayne 313
48126 Dearborn, MI Wayne 313
48127 Dearborn Heights, MI Wayne 313
48128 Dearborn, MI Wayne 313
48141 Inkster, MI Wayne 313
48146 Lincoln Park, MI Wayne 313
48165 New Hudson, MI Oakland 248
48167 Northville, MI Wayne 248
48168 Northville, MI Wayne 248
48178 South Lyon, MI Oakland 248
48180 Taylor, MI Wayne 313
48201 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48202 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48203 Highland Park, MI Wayne 313
48204 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48205 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48206 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48207 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48208 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48209 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48210 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48211 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48212 Hamtramck, MI Wayne 313
48213 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48214 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48215 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48216 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48217 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48218 River Rouge, MI Wayne 313
48219 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48220 Ferndale, MI Oakland 248
48221 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48222 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48223 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48224 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48225 Harper Woods, MI Wayne 313
48226 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48227 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48228 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48229 Ecorse, MI Wayne 313
48230 Grosse Pointe, MI Wayne 313
48231 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48232 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48233 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48234 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48235 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48236 Grosse Pointe, MI Wayne 313
48237 Oak Park, MI Oakland 248
48238 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48239 Redford, MI Wayne 313
48240 Redford, MI Wayne 313
48242 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48243 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48244 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48255 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48260 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48264 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48265 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48266 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48267 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48268 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48269 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48272 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48275 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48277 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48278 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48279 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48288 Detroit, MI Wayne 313
48301 Bloomfield Hills, MI Oakland 248
48302 Bloomfield Hills, MI Oakland 248
48303 Bloomfield Hills, MI Oakland 248
48304 Bloomfield Hills, MI Oakland 248
48306 Rochester, MI Oakland 248
48307 Rochester, MI Oakland 248
48308 Rochester, MI Oakland 248
48309 Rochester, MI Oakland 248
48310 Sterling Heights, MI Macomb 586
48311 Sterling Heights, MI Macomb 586
48312 Sterling Heights, MI Macomb 586
48313 Sterling Heights, MI Macomb 586
48314 Sterling Heights, MI Macomb 586
48315 Utica, MI Macomb 586
48316 Utica, MI Macomb 586
48317 Utica, MI Macomb 586
48318 Utica, MI Macomb 586
48320 Keego Harbor, MI Oakland 248
48321 Auburn Hills, MI Oakland 248
48322 West Bloomfield, MI Oakland 248
48323 West Bloomfield, MI Oakland 248
48324 West Bloomfield, MI Oakland 248
48325 West Bloomfield, MI Oakland 248
48326 Auburn Hills, MI Oakland 248
48327 Waterford, MI Oakland 248
48328 Waterford, MI Oakland 248
48329 Waterford, MI Oakland 248
48330 Drayton Plains, MI Oakland 248
48331 Farmington, MI Oakland 248
48332 Farmington, MI Oakland 248
48333 Farmington, MI Oakland 248
48334 Farmington, MI Oakland 248
48335 Farmington, MI Oakland 248
48336 Farmington, MI Oakland 248
48340 Pontiac, MI Oakland 248
48341 Pontiac, MI Oakland 248
48342 Pontiac, MI Oakland 248
48343 Pontiac, MI Oakland 248
48346 Clarkston, MI Oakland 248
48347 Clarkston, MI Oakland 248
48348 Clarkston, MI Oakland 248
48350 Davisburg, MI Oakland 248
48356 Highland, MI Oakland 248
48357 Highland, MI Oakland 248
48359 Lake Orion, MI Oakland 248
48360 Lake Orion, MI Oakland 248
48361 Lake Orion, MI Oakland 248
48362 Lake Orion, MI Oakland 248
48363 Oakland, MI Oakland 248
48366 Lakeville, MI Oakland 248
48367 Leonard, MI Oakland 248
48370 Oxford, MI Oakland 248
48371 Oxford, MI Oakland 248
48374 Novi, MI Oakland 248
48375 Novi, MI Oakland 248
48376 Novi, MI Oakland 248
48377 Novi, MI Oakland 248
48380 Milford, MI Oakland 248
48381 Milford, MI Oakland 248
48382 Commerce Township, MI Oakland 248
48383 White Lake, MI Oakland 248
48386 White Lake, MI Oakland 248
48387 Union Lake, MI Oakland 248
48390 Walled Lake, MI Oakland 248
48391 Walled Lake, MI Oakland 248
48393 Wixom, MI Oakland 248
48397 Warren, MI Macomb 586
48442 Holly, MI Oakland 248
48462 Ortonville, MI Oakland 248