2Printer Operation
Mode Settings
Self Print Mode
Performing a self test print is an easy way to check on the state of printer setting and printing quality. Install the media as explained in “Installing the Media” and then operate the printer as follows.
Case of label media
Turn on printer power while pushing the FEED key. When the PRINT LED has begun to flash slowly, release the FEED key. After it enters TEST MODE and media has fed, two labels print then printing stops.
To restart printing, press the FEED key once more.
Case of continuous media
Turn on printer power while pushing the FEED key. When the PRINT LED has stopped flashing slowly and has begun to flash rapidly, release the FEED key. After it enters TEST MODE and it prints then printing stops.
To restart printing, press the FEED key once more.
Media feed direction
Self print pattern
Media Adjustments
Using the Self Test Print shown above, you can make adjustments to the printer settings such as media width and media thickness (printhead pressure). The location of these two adjustments is explained in Chapter 3 and also shown on the labels on the printer's mechanism.
The first sample, left, shows an incorrectly set “media thickness adjustment”. For standard label media, it is recommended you set the blue dial to the “0” position.
The second sample, left, shows an incorrectly set “media width adjustment”. For
The settings shown above are for general label media and may not apply to specialist media.
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