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Configuration
Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays
Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays
Use the LCD display on the front panel to adjust printer settings. Table 6 shows parameters in
the order in which they are displayed when you press
NEXT/SAVE after entering setup
mode. Throughout this process, press
NEXT/SAVE to continue to the next parameter, or
press
PREVIOUS to return to the previ ous parameter i n the cycle. Table 7 on page 57 shows
the additional parameters that appear when a wired or wireless print server is installed in the
printer.
Table 6 • Printer Parameters (Sheet 1 of 11)
Parameter Action/Explanation
DARKNESS
Adjusting Print Darkness: Press the (+) key to increase darkness; press the (–) key to
decrease darkness.
Default: +10
Range: 0 to +30
Darkness settings are dependent on a variety of factors, including ribbon type, media,
and the condition of the printhead. You may adjust the darkness for consistent high-
quality printing.
If printing is too light, or if there are voids in printed areas, increase the darkness. If
printing is too dark, or if there is spreading or bleeding of printed areas, dec r ease the
darkness.
The FEED Self Test on page 88 can also be used to determine the best darkness setting.
Since the darkness setting takes effect immediately, you can see the results on labels
that are currently printing.
Darkness settings also may be changed by the driver or software settings.
Important • Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality.
Darkness set too high may cause ink smearing and/or it may burn through the ribbon.
TEAR OFF
Adjusting the Tear-Off Position: Press the (+) key to increase the value; press the (–)
key to decrease the value. Each press of the key adjusts the tear-of f position by four dot
rows.
Default: +0
Range: –120 to +120
This parameter establishes the po sition of the media ov er the tear-off bar after printin g.
The label and liner can be torn off or cut between labels.
PRINT MODE
Selecting Print Mode: Press the (+) or (–) key to display other choices.
Default: Tear-Off
Selections: Tear-Off, Peel-Off, Cutter, Rewind
Print Mode settings tell the printer the method of media delivery that you wish to use.
Select a Print Mode that your hardware configuration supports since some selections
displayed are for optional printer features.
