Printronix T5000R user manual Beam Shift

Chapter 2 Configuring The Validator

Beam Shift

This option enables you to shift the scanning beam horizontally to the left or right. The left edge of the beam should be approximately

0.13inches (3.3 mm) from the left edge of the tear bar. After you set this value, save it as part of the configuration for future use.

The value range is from –99 to 99. The default is 0. Lower values will move the beam to the left.

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1. Press .. to take the printer offline and place the printer in Menu mode.

2. If necessary, press ↓ and ↵ at the same time to unlock the ↵ key.

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3. If necessary, press .. until VALIDATOR displays.

4. Press ↑ until Beam Shift displays.

5. Press + or – to scroll through the values: –99 to 99. The default is 0. Lower values will move the beam to the left. Press ↵ to accept the shift value.

Keep selecting the new value until the beam width is at the desired position. The left edge of beam should be approximately 0.13 inches (3.3 mm) from the left edge of the tear bar.

6. Save the configuration for future use.

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