Paxar 9402, 9403 manual D u c i n g I m a g i n g T i m e

When designing formats, keep in mind the following non-print zones on the 9403 printer.

Top and Bottom	.035 inches
Left and Right Edges	.10 inches

The following non-print zones are recommended for the 9800 series printers:

All Supplies	.050 inches on either edge of the label.
All Supplies	.020 inches at the end of the label.

If using the optional verifier, allow a minimum no-scan zone on the trailing edge of the label of 0.5 inches (13 mm).

R e d u c i n g I m a g i n g T i m e

Imaging time is the time it takes the printer to image the data for the first label after the printer receives the format and batch packet. There are several ways to reduce the imaging time: send formats and configurations once, use a batch quantity of zero, or update batch fields.

If the formats use the same check digit scheme, you only need to send the check digit scheme once.

Send formats once and use the batch update field to change information on the label. Using a batch update field reduces the imaging time, because only the fields that change are imaged. All other fields remain the same as the last queued batch.

Use the batch quantity zero method when your application requires operator intervention to enter data. While the operator is entering data, the previous field is sent with a batch quantity of zero. The printer images the field, but does not print it. After the operator enters the data for the last field, the batch quantity can be specified. The last remaining field is imaged, and the label prints almost immediately.

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