Printronix T5000e Series user manual Shifting The Scanning Beam

Shifting The Scanning Beam

Shifting The Scanning Beam

This option enables you to shift the scanning beam horizontally to the left or right. The left edge of the beam should be approximately

0.13inches (3.3 mm) from the left edge of the tear bar. After you set this value, save it as part of the configuration for future use.

The value range is from -99 to 99. The default is 0. Lower values will move the beam to the left.

NOTE: You must set Admin User to Enable in the PRINTER CONTROL menu to access the Beam Shift option. (Refer to the User’s Manual.)

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1. Press .. to take the printer offline and place the printer in Menu mode.

2. If necessary, press ↓ and ↵ at the same time to unlock the ↵ key.

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3. If necessary, press .. until “VALIDATOR” displays.

4. Press ↓ until “Validator Funct.” displays.

5. Make sure the “Enable” option is selected.

6. Press ↓ until “Beam Shift” displays.

7. Press + or – to scroll through the values: -99 to 99. The default is 0. Lower values will move the beam to the left. Press ↵ to accept the shift value.

Keep selecting the new value until the beam width is at the desired position. The left edge of beam should be approximately 0.13 inches (3.3 mm) from the left edge of the tear bar.

8. Save the configuration for future use.

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