Adjusting Print Position | AMT Datasouth 4500 Series guide

Media Settings

Adjusting Print Position

The Operator Panel menu includes a feature for adjusting the print position in the X (label width) and Y (along the feed direction) directions. Use the following procedure when the label requires a minor adjustment (+ or - 1.0 inch) to improve the position of the printed image.

ONLINE

1.	Press the	PAUSE	key. This takes you to the off-line menu.
				MENU
2.	When Interface Status Off-Lineis displayed, press the			key. This
	will take you the to the listing of sub-menus.
		MENU
3.	Press the		key until the Label Parameters option is displayed.
		ITEM
4.	Press the	FEED	key until the X Offset parameter is displayed. Use the

or CANCEL keys to set the X offset value.

ITEM

5. Press the FEED key again. The Y Offset parameter is displayed.

Use the or CANCEL keys to set the Y offset value.

ONLINE

6. Press the PAUSE key. If any parameters were changed, the display will read

ENTER

ENTER to save new defaults. Press the PRINT key to save these values.

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AMT Datasouth 4500 Series manual Adjusting Print Position

Contents

CodeWriter 4500 Series Operator’s Manual Page Warnung Warnung Adventercia Extended Maintenance Hardware WarrantyDatasouth CodeWriter 4500 Disclaimer of Warranties Software Datasouth Table of Contents Contents Table of Figures Introduction CodeWriter 4500 Series Models Operator Panel Document Exit Tear Bar CodeWriter 4505 Front/Side View External Media Feed Slot CodeWriter 4500 Series Features Features Media Compatibility Guide to the Operator’s Manual This Page Intentionally Blank Quick Start Guide Unpacking and Power UpEquipment Checklist Applying Power to the Printer Media Loading Loading and Feeding Label Roll Loading and Feeding the Ribbon Ribbon Take-Up Ribbon Supply Roll Ribbon Guide Bar Operator Panel Media Settings CodeWriter 4500 Series Operator Panel Set Label Parameters Without saving. Press the saving the changes Set Print Parameters Printer Model Print Speed 4505 100% 4505+ 4510 50% Print Test Label Feature/Settings LabelPrinting Test Labels Running the Quick Start CD Connecting the PrinterQuick Start CD Connecting to a Personal Computer Connecting the CableData Communications Cable Configuring the Personal Computer Settings Control PanelPort Settings Value Bits per second Mode COMx9600,n,8,1 Type File.pal COMx Mode COMx9600,n,8,1 where x = the COM port numberSending Data to the Printer Serial Port Specifications Cable Examples Series Printer DCE Modem DB25 Connector Flow Control Hardware Flow Control Xon/Xoff Flow Control DSR Operator Panel Settings for Data Communications Setting the Baud RateSetting the Flow Control Method Setting RTS Polarity Setting the DTR Polarity Setting the ParitySetting the Data Bits Setting the Stop Bits This Page Intentionally Blank Die-Cut Labels Media SettingsSetting the Document Dimensions Black Bar Labels Notch or Hole Label Programming the Label Dimensions Enter to save new defaults. Press Pressing the settings Setting the Printing Method Programming the Print Method Setting the Print Parameters Print Speed and Darkness Setting Print Speed and Darkness Speed Darkness Adjusting Print Position Presentation Distance Forward Distance Picket Fence Horizontal Bar Code Ladder Vertical Bar Code Bar Code QualityBar Code Orientation Bar Code Print Settings This Page Intentionally Blank Operator Panel Reference Display and Panel Keys Off-line Menu Reference Accessing this parameter Parameter Values Description Print Speed %Printing Speed as a 80% 100% Percentage of the printer’s Label Parameters Config Settings Label System ParamsFirmware Part No Firmware part number Revision are displayed Default Parameter Values ConfigurationPrint Parameters System Parameters Off-Line Menu Map Maintenance Removing the Ribbon Take-up Roll Heater Line Location Printhead CleaningPaper Path Cleaning Troubleshooting Guide Response to Display Messages Remove Ribbon Print or CANCEL? Media Feed Fault Print or CANCEL? Halt Print Quality Issues First Part of Label Content is MissingSides or Top of Label Content is Missing Ribbon Wrinkling Causing Poor Print Missing Dots in Label Host System Does Not Report Errors, But Nothing Prints Data Communications IssuesPC Reports Write Fault Error Writing to Device COMx Hex Dump Mode Controlling Hex Dump Mode Adjusting Sensor Sensitivity Adjusting the Gap Sensor Sensitivity Printer is Displaying Media Feed Fault Message Adjusting the Black Bar Sensor Sensitivity Press the Pause key. This takes you to the off-line menu Adjusting the Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity Printer Displays Ribbon Out Message in Thermal Transfer Mode Key until the Enter to Select Diagnostics is displayed Verifying the Sensor Operation This Page Intentionally Blank Label Genesis Applications OverviewPrinter Application Language PAL PAL Fonts and Bar Codes Fonts EAN-13 EAN13 Codabar Postnet Maxicode Bar CodesBar Code MSI Plessy PAL Quick Start Establishing the Development Environment Function Keystroke Hex Value PAL will display the line as itHas been typed so far Undo Ctrl/U Label Tutorial Label OutputPAL Command Sequence Hello World PAL Coordinate System Printing a Line Applications Overview PAL Command Sequence Label Output World!Hello Hello World Label Output World Printing a Bar Code Applications Guide Specifications Power Input and OutputEnvironmental Physical Media Serial CommunicationsPrinting Processing Advanced Features High Speed Firmware Update Download ModeAuto-Baud Firmware Update Download Mode Flash Memory Management PAL Application Bootstrap Bypass Release Identification Message Pause Setting Contrast and Preheat Key until Enter to Select Expert Settings is displayedEnter to save new defaults . Press Print Darkness Control Advanced Features