Tally Genicom 2900 manual Operator Menu ⇒ Print Gap, Print Gap Category, 48Operator Manual

Operator Menu ⇒ Print Gap

Perf Skip

This parameter will enable the automatic perforation skip feature that will cause the print gap to automatically increase significantly between the last line printed on the current form and the first line printed on the next form. This feature is useful when using heavy forms that have a large perforation “tent” that can get hung up in the print station. The options for this parameter are Enabled and Disabled (default).

When the Perf Skip parameter is enabled, the printer throughput will be reduced due to the time required to automatically open and close the print gap.

Print Gap Category

This category has the parameters for setting the different aspects of the print gap mechanism. Use the Arrow and Enter keys to select Menu => Operator Menu => Print Gap to get here.

Detect

When the enter key is pressed to select this parameter, the platen squeezes against the paper at the current paper position. The resulting optimal print gap setting is stored in the current configuration. The platen opens up fully after this operation.

Adjust

This is where the print gap may be set, if Mode is set to Manual, or fine-tuned if Mode is set to Auto. The final print gap value may be saved in a configuration associated with this paper form.

Fine-Tuning when Mode is set to Auto

The upper right region of the LCD shows a number1 corresponding to the optimal print gap determined by the detection process (the gap separating the hammer impactors from the platen). The lower right region displays an adjustment offset number associated with fine-tuning. When the operator presses the “-” or “+” Print Gap key on the control panel, this number will get smaller or larger, respectively. The range of allowed change is restricted by the auto gap firmware. The lower left region of the LCD provides a graphical indication of the adjustment being made.

1.This number is for general reference. The precise relationship between the displayed number and physical distance is complex and beyond the scope of this manual.

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