Printronix T4204 manual Print Speed, Print Intensity, Print Mode, Media Sensor

Printer Control Menu

The allowable Page Length range is 00.1 to 99.0 inches in 00.1 inch increments (2.5 - 2514.6mm) The factory default is 06.0 inches (152.4 mm).

Page Length range is limited to a maximum value of 47.0 inches (1193.8 mm) when Page Width is set to 4.1 inches. Decreasing (narrowing) the Page Width to 1.7 inches will extend the range limits of the Page Length and permit a longer Page Length selection (99.0 inches maximum).

Print Speed

This option specifies the speed at which the media passes through the printer. This parameter has a significant effect on print quality (see Print Intensity below).

Print Intensity

This option specifies the level of thermal energy from the printhead to be used for the type of media and ribbon installed.

Large numbers imply more heat (thermal energy) to be applied for each dot. This has a significant effect on print quality. The print intensity and speed must match the media and ribbon type to obtain the best possible print quality and barcode grades.

Print Mode

This option specifies the type of printing to be done.

Direct - indicates the Direct Thermal type of printing (no ribbon) and requires special heat sensitive media.

Transfer - indicates the Thermal Transfer type of printing (ribbon installed).

Media Sensor

This option specifies whether either of the label sensors (Reflective or Transmissive) are enabled.

None - Indicates that continuous media with no black strip and no transmissive gap is being used. Forms length is based on the Page Length value, located under the Printer Control Menu.

Reflective - Indicates media with a horizontal black mark on the back side of the liner is being used. The trailing edge of the black mark establishes the top- of-form position.

Transmissive - Indicates media with a space or “gap” between die cut labels is being used, where the media backing or liner is present between labels. Transmissive sensing is also used to detect pre-punched notches or holes in butt-cut or tag stock media. The trailing edge of the “gap” or notch establishes the top-of-form position.

93