SATO Printer Repair Service Greensboro

SATO printer support in Greensboro 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 Greensboro we service:
27006 Advance, NC Davie 336
27007 Ararat, NC Surry 336
27009 Belews Creek, NC Forsyth 336
27010 Bethania, NC Forsyth 336
27011 Boonville, NC Yadkin 336
27012 Clemmons, NC Forsyth 336
27014 Cooleemee, NC Davie 336
27016 Danbury, NC Stokes 336
27017 Dobson, NC Surry 336
27018 East Bend, NC Yadkin 336
27019 Germanton, NC Stokes 336
27020 Hamptonville, NC Yadkin 336
27021 King, NC Stokes 336
27022 Lawsonville, NC Stokes 336
27023 Lewisville, NC Forsyth 336
27024 Lowgap, NC Surry 336
27025 Madison, NC Rockingham 336
27027 Mayodan, NC Rockingham 336
27028 Mocksville, NC Davie 336
27030 Mount Airy, NC Surry 336
27031 White Plains, NC Surry 336
27040 Pfafftown, NC Forsyth 336
27041 Pilot Mountain, NC Surry 336
27042 Pine Hall, NC Stokes 336
27043 Pinnacle, NC Stokes 336
27045 Rural Hall, NC Forsyth 336
27046 Sandy Ridge, NC Stokes 336
27047 Siloam, NC Surry 336
27048 Stoneville, NC Rockingham 336
27049 Toast, NC Surry 336
27050 Tobaccoville, NC Forsyth 336
27051 Walkertown, NC Forsyth 336
27052 Walnut Cove, NC Stokes 336
27053 Westfield, NC Surry 336
27055 Yadkinville, NC Yadkin 336
27094 Rural Hall, NC Forsyth 336
27098 Rural Hall, NC Forsyth 336
27099 Rural Hall, NC Forsyth 336
27101 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27102 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27103 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27104 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27105 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27106 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27107 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27108 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27109 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27110 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27111 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27113 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27114 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27115 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27116 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27117 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27120 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27127 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27130 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27150 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27152 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27155 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27157 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27198 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27199 Winston Salem, NC Forsyth 336
27201 Alamance, NC Alamance 336
27202 Altamahaw, NC Alamance 336
27203 Asheboro, NC Randolph 336
27204 Asheboro, NC Randolph 336
27205 Asheboro, NC Randolph 336
27208 Bennett, NC Chatham 336
27212 Blanch, NC Caswell 336
27214 Browns Summit, NC Guilford 336
27215 Burlington, NC Alamance 336
27216 Burlington, NC Alamance 336
27217 Burlington, NC Alamance 336
27230 Cedar Falls, NC Randolph 336
27233 Climax, NC Guilford 336
27235 Colfax, NC Guilford 336
27237 Cumnock, NC Lee 336
27239 Denton, NC Davidson 336
27244 Elon , NC Alamance 336
27244 Elon College, NC Alamance 336
27248 Franklinville, NC Randolph 336
27249 Gibsonville, NC Guilford 336
27253 Graham, NC Alamance 336
27258 Haw River, NC Alamance 336
27260 High Point, NC Guilford 336
27261 High Point, NC Guilford 336
27262 High Point, NC Guilford 336
27263 High Point, NC Guilford 336
27264 High Point, NC Guilford 336
27265 High Point, NC Guilford 336
27282 Jamestown, NC Guilford 336
27283 Julian, NC Guilford 336
27284 Kernersville, NC Forsyth 336
27285 Kernersville, NC Forsyth 336
27288 Eden, NC Rockingham 336
27289 Eden, NC Rockingham 336
27291 Leasburg, NC Caswell 336
27292 Lexington, NC Davidson 336
27293 Lexington, NC Davidson 336
27294 Lexington, NC Davidson 336
27295 Lexington, NC Davidson 336
27298 Liberty, NC Randolph 336
27299 Linwood, NC Davidson 336
27301 Mc Leansville, NC Guilford 336
27305 Milton, NC Caswell 336
27310 Oak Ridge, NC Guilford 336
27311 Pelham, NC Caswell 336
27313 Pleasant Garden, NC Guilford 336
27314 Prospect Hill, NC Caswell 336
27315 Providence, NC Caswell 336
27316 Ramseur, NC Randolph 336
27317 Randleman, NC Randolph 336
27320 Reidsville, NC Rockingham 336
27323 Reidsville, NC Rockingham 336
27326 Ruffin, NC Rockingham 336
27340 Saxapahaw, NC Alamance 336
27341 Seagrove, NC Randolph 336
27342 Sedalia, NC Guilford 336
27343 Semora, NC Person 336
27349 Snow Camp, NC Alamance 336
27350 Sophia, NC Randolph 336
27351 Southmont, NC Davidson 336
27355 Staley, NC Randolph 336
27357 Stokesdale, NC Guilford 336
27358 Summerfield, NC Guilford 336
27359 Swepsonville, NC Alamance 336
27360 Thomasville, NC Davidson 336
27361 Thomasville, NC Davidson 336
27370 Trinity, NC Randolph 336
27373 Wallburg, NC Davidson 336
27374 Welcome, NC Davidson 336
27375 Wentworth, NC Rockingham 336
27377 Whitsett, NC Guilford 336
27379 Yanceyville, NC Caswell 336
27401 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27402 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27403 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27404 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27405 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27406 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27407 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27408 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27409 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27410 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27411 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27412 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27413 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27415 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27416 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27417 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27419 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27420 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27425 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27427 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27429 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27435 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27438 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27455 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27495 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27497 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27498 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27499 Greensboro, NC Guilford 336
27541 Hurdle Mills, NC Person 336
27573 Roxboro, NC Person 336
27574 Roxboro, NC Person 336
27583 Timberlake, NC Person 336
28606 Boomer, NC Wilkes 336
28615 Creston, NC Ashe 336
28617 Crumpler, NC Ashe 336
28621 Elkin, NC Surry 336
28623 Ennice, NC Alleghany 336
28624 Ferguson, NC Wilkes 336
28626 Fleetwood, NC Ashe 336
28627 Glade Valley, NC Alleghany 336
28629 Glendale Springs, NC Ashe 336
28631 Grassy Creek, NC Ashe 336
28635 Hays, NC Wilkes 336
28640 Jefferson, NC Ashe 336
28642 Jonesville, NC Yadkin 336
28643 Lansing, NC Ashe 336
28644 Laurel Springs, NC Alleghany 336
28649 Mc Grady, NC Wilkes 336
28651 Millers Creek, NC Wilkes 336
28654 Moravian Falls, NC Wilkes 336
28656 North Wilkesboro, NC Wilkes 336
28659 North Wilkesboro, NC Wilkes 336
28663 Piney Creek, NC Alleghany 336
28665 Purlear, NC Wilkes 336
28668 Roaring Gap, NC Alleghany 336
28669 Roaring River, NC Wilkes 336
28670 Ronda, NC Wilkes 336
28672 Scottville, NC Ashe 336
28675 Sparta, NC Alleghany 336
28676 State Road, NC Surry 336
28683 Thurmond, NC Wilkes 336
28684 Todd, NC Ashe 336
28685 Traphill, NC Wilkes 336
28693 Warrensville, NC Ashe 336
28694 West Jefferson, NC Ashe 336
28697 Wilkesboro, NC Wilkes 336