IBM EasyCoder 3400e user manual Adjusting the Print Darkness, To adjust the print darkness

Optimizing Printer Performance 5

Adjusting the Print Darkness

Use the darkness adjust control in combination with the PrintSet software configuration tool to fine-tune the darkness of print on your labels. The fine adjustments compensate for variations in the media (“lot to lot”), the printhead, or the printer. Set the darkness adjust control after you enter the media sensitivity number.

To adjust the print darkness

1.Locate the darkness adjust control on the back of the printer.

2.Use a small straight-slot screwdriver to adjust the print darkness.

•To increase the print darkness, turn the control clockwise.

•To decrease the print darkness, turn the control counterclockwise.

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Turn the darkness	Darkness
adjust control clockwise	adjust control
for darker density

	Turn the darkness adjust
	control counterclockwise
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8	for lighter density
1 2 3	Screwdriver
4 5 6 7 8

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