S e t t i n g C o n t r a s t

The print contrast controls the darkness of the printing on your supply. The range is -390to +156 and the default is 0. Having the correct print contrast setting is important because it affects how well your bar codes scan and how long your printhead lasts.

1.To change the setting, from the Main menu, select Setup, then contrast.

2.You will see the current setting, for example:

Enter contrast [-390/156]: +0

3.Press l or r to change the contrast. Pressing r darkens the print; l lightens the print.

4.Press Enter/Pause to select the displayed value. Press Escape/Clear until you see the Main menu.

Your System Administrator can adjust the print contrast by sending the print control packet. We recommend you check the bar code print quality with a bar code verifier. If you do not have a bar code verifier or scanner, check the bar code visually. A bar code that is in spec has complete bars, clear spaces, and small alphanumeric characters look complete.

An in spec bar code may not look as good as one that is too dark, but it has the highest scan rate.

Dark

IN SPEC

Light

Setting Supply Options 4-13

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