Datamax PE manual Setting Start of Print and Peel Position

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5.5Setting Start of Print and Peel Position

Every effort has been made to make the default parameters work for your application right out of the box. Due to the vast number of software packages, applicators, and label formats this is not always the case. The following steps may help your setup of the printer.

Step	Description
1	Disable the Host Positioning parameters.
	Set COMPATABILITY/HOST POSITIONING to IGNORE. This
	ensures that after setup the host label software cannot override the
	printer.

2	Concentrate on getting any printed fields aligned on your label
	media.
	a. (Only required on Right Handed printer models). Select the
	LABEL OPTIONS/LABEL WIDTH to the proper value. A
	value larger is better than smaller.
	b. (Up/Down Adjustment). Modify the BASIC
	FUNCTION/START of PRINT parameter until print is
	horizontally aligned.
	c. (Left/Right Adjustment). Modify the BASIC
	FUNCTION/COLUMN ADJUST until print is vertically
	aligned.
	The label should be printing in the correct locations.

3	Adjusting the correct Peel Position using the LABEL
	OPTIONS/PEEL POSITION parameter.
	This parameter is measured relative the COMPATABLITY/
	OFFSET BIAS selection. If the Offset Bias is set to 220 (default)
	then setting the Peel Position to 245 will extend the peel position
	an additional .25 inches. A value of 320 would be an additional 1
	inch.

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Contents PE Series Operator’s Manual Page 88-2082-01 Rev. C1 Page Agency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Contents Using Your Printer Appendix D Appendix aAppendix B Appendix CPage Introduction Printer OverviewRight-Hand Model About This Printer Standard FeaturesOptional Features PE Series Operator’s Manual Getting Started Before Using This PrinterInspecting the Printer Right-Hand Model, External Front View General OverviewRight-hand Model, Interior Front View Connecting the Printer Setting Up the PrinterHead-Lift Lever Loading MediaMedia Loading Media Loading detail Ribbon Loading Path Loading Ribbon Thermal TransferJ-Hook Removal of a Partially Used Roll of Ribbon Ribbon RemovalRemoval of a Completely Used Ribbon Flash Cartridge Connector Location Installing a Flash Cartridge10 Inserting the Memory Cartridge Printing a Configuration Label 11 Configuration Label PE Series Operator’s Manual Configuration Label Explanation 12 Test Pattern Label Test Pattern LabelPin # Function Direction Applicator ConnectionApplicator Port Pin Assignments Pin function explanation Pin 4 Not Used13 End Print Signal Options Description Options PortOptions Port Pin Assignments PE Series Operator’s Manual Using the Printer’s Front Panel Using Your PrinterControl Buttons Menu Keypad LightsLCD Contrast Basic Functions Accessing the Menu TreeFactory preset Value range PE Output Signal Advanced SetupBackfeed Cntrl Heat SettingRibbon Low Label Width Print SpeedSlew Speed Backfeed SpeedSecurity Check Factory SettingsModify Password Symbol SetOffset Bias *220 ProdigyPlus ModePause Mode Feedback ModeComm Setup *PORTA *9600 *8 *N *1 *BOTH Control Codes Test ModeSerial Loopback Test PrintFront Panel Test I/OCopy Module Installed OptionsPrint Directory Print FileInputs Sensor Name Possible Condition Sensor DefinitionsPE Series Operator’s Manual Media Sensor Adjustment Example of the Media Width Adjustment Media Width AdjustmentLabel Presentation Label Start of PrintSetting Start of Print and Peel Position Controlling Print Quality PE Series Operator’s Manual Exterior InteriorPrinter Cleaning Schedule Cleaning ScheduleArea Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadCleaning the Platen Roller Printer fails to power up no lights Troubleshooting TipsSkips Labels every other Black boxes in displayPoor Print Quality No PrintMissing Data in the printed label Alarm Description Error MessagesLCD Display BQQMJDBUPS!CVTZ DPWFS!PQFO!GBVM U IFBE!VQ!GBVMU PVU!PG!TUPDL QSJOUIFBE!GMU SJCCPO!GBVMU SJC!TBWFS!GBVMU UPG!GBVMU Ascii Character Dump Label Character Dump ModePage Appendix a Ascii Control ChartPE Series Operator’s Manual Available Fonts and Barcodes Appendix BFont Matrix Sizes Charac. Per Inch Dot 203 Height Width Human-Readable FontsTable B-1 Human-Readable Font Sizes Table B-2 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii CharactersPage Identifies the internal Triumvirate font Table B-3 Valid Bar Code Font Ascii Characters Barcode FontsPE Series Operator’s Manual Barcode O Barcode S Barcode T Barcode z Cable Listing Appendix CTable C-1 Serial Cable Requirements PE Series Operator’s Manual Applicator Port Test Box Appendix DPE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix E Error CodesPE Series Operator’s Manual Communications Printer SpecificationsAppendix F PrintingMedia ElectricalEnvironmental PhysicalFonts and Bar Codes Figure F-1 Print Engine Critical Dimensions Printer DimensionsTable F-1 Acceptable Media Specifications Media SpecificationsTable F-2 Media and Ribbon Overview Media and Ribbon BasicsLabel Type Print Image Ribbon Type Speed Energy Durability Menu Tree Appendix GPE Series Operator’s Manual Thermal printhead Warranty InformationAppendix H PrinterGeneral Warranty Provisions Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability PE Series Operator’s Manual