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ribbon An extruded polyester tape with several layers of material, one of which is ink-like, used to produce an image on the label. Also referred to as “foil”.

ribbon wrinkle An undesirable overlapping of the ribbon during the printing process that leads to voids on the printed label. Typically caused by an improper printhead leveling cam adjustment.

roll media A form of media that is wound upon a cardboard core.

start of print The position on the label where the printing actually begins.

tag stock A heavy paper or synthetic printing material, typically featuring a notch or black mark and without an adhesive backing.

thermal transfer The printing method that creates an image by transferring ink from a ribbon onto the media using the heat from the thermal printhead.

TOF (top-of-form)The start of a new label.

void An undesirable blank space in a printed image.

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Contents J693 Page Copyright Information Firmware Software AgreementAgency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Page Setting Up the Printer Using the Front PanelPrinter Overview Getting StartedAdjusting and Maintaining the Printer TroubleshootingSpecifications Appendix a Appendix BAppendix C Appendix DPage About this Printer Standard Features PrintingInspection J693 Installing the Printer Communications Interfacing Serial PortLoading Media Page Label Backing Removal 3Loading Ribbon Ribbon Removal Ribbon routing pathJ693 Ready Mode Normal Operation Ready Light ‘On’ Operating the Front PanelMenu Mode Configuration Ready Light ‘Flashing’ Quick Test M de Print Test Labels Indicator Lights LCD DisplayLiquid Crystal Display Resetting the Printer Level 1 ResetNavigating the Menu System Enter Password Keep Host CHANGES?Enter = YES Media Settings Media TypeSensor Type Label LengthPrint Control Modules Present SensorCutter Gpio Port GpioEND of Print System Settings Configuration Level Upgrade PrinterPrinter KEY CodeSET Factory Defaults Imaging ModeFormat Attributes Pause Mode SecurityUnits of Measure Allegro EmulationCommunications Serial Port aSerial Port B Parallel Port aHost Settings TimeoutFeedback Mode Control CodesHEX Dump Mode Options TestingTest Sensor ReadingsUnderstanding the Display Messages User Prompts and Condition MessagesDescription Conditions User Prompts and Condition Messages Reset in PROGRESS’ Printing from the Quick Test Mode Print Quality LabelConfiguration Label Quick Ribbon Test Label Dot Test Pattern Label Validation Label User Defined LabelMedia Sensor Adjustment Media Type Sensor Type Sensor Eye Mark PositionPage Positioning Calibration Media Sensor CalibrationStandard Calibration Step Operator Action Displayed Message Comment Press the key to Die-cut stock remove Notched stock placeReflective media place Key to back out Displayed Message Action Comment Advanced Entry Calibration Hqlrvi Jqqhqlrvi Using the Gain Number Using Key Jrxyjtsjqrr Printhead Adjustments Burn Line AdjustmentPage Printhead Replacement Cleaning Schedule Recommended Cleaning Schedule Area Method IntervalCleaning the Printhead In5.5.2 Cleaning the Platen Roller Cleaning Interior and Exterior Surfaces Updating the Application ProgramUpdating from the Ready Mode Updating from the Download Mode Application Update Problems Application Update Error MessagesDescriptions / Causes / Solutions Updating the Boot Loader Program J693 Troubleshooting Tips If experiencing this problem… Try this solution…If experiencing this problem… Try this solution… If an image is on the used ribbon If no image is on the used ribbonIf experiencing this problem… Fault and Warning Messages Description Possible SolutionsFault Messages Ribbon supply hub If media is moving If media is not movingDescription Action Hex Dump Mode Printer Specifications Bar CodesFonts ElectricalPrinting Specifications Environmental RequirementsMechanical Ascii Control Code Chart Char Dec Hex128 160 192 224 129 161 Available Fonts and Bar Codes Font Valid Ascii CharactersFont Height Width Spacing Page Page Bar Code Summary Data Bar Valid Ascii Characters Code TypeBar Code F EAN-13 Bar Code K Plessey Bar Code p Postnet Bar Code O CodeBar Code S UCC/EAN Code 128 Random Weight Print Resolutions and Maximum Widths Module AssignmentsSpeed Settings and Defaults J693 Function Speed Range Default SettingPrint FeedMenu System Multi-Language Support Required Software CommentNext J693 Menu Language Error Message Description OAdvance File Handling InformationPage J693 Page Page Page Page J693