In addition to testing the printer and checking the status of various components, you can use the SelecType menus to configure printer settings and perform maintenance operations. The following table lists the menus, their functions, and where to find additional information:
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Printer Setting | Configure the printer | |
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Test Print | Print a nozzle check or status check | |
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Printer Status | Check ink levels and component life | |
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Paper | Register paper thickness and drying time, | |
Configuration | and select registered configurations |
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Cutter | Replace the paper cutter blade | |
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Head | Align the print head | |
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Setting Default Roll Paper Margins
Note
Print quality may be affected near the cut edges if you change the top and bottom margins to 3 mm.
The default margins for roll paper are .12 inches or 3 mm (left and right) and .59 inches or 15 mm (top and bottom). You can use the Printer Settings menu on the control panel to set all margins to 3 mm or 15 mm.
1.Press the SelecType button. PRINTER SETTING MENU appears on the display.
2.Press the Item button repeatedly until ROLL MARG=T/B15MM* appears on the display. This is the default setting.
•Press the + button once to set all margins to 3 mm. ROLL MARG=3MM appears on the display.
•Press the + button again to set all margins to 15 mm. ROLL MARG=15MM appears on the display.
You can use the + or – button to cycle through all three settings.