Chapter 2 Operation
For example, a bar code 1 inch in height can scan successfully at a printer speed of 25 inches per second; a bar code 1/8 inch in height can scan successfully at no more than 3 inches per second.
By changing the Min. Code Height, the printer and slew speeds will be changed automatically.
To change the Min. Code Height:
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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 “Min. Code Height” displays.
5. Press + or – to scroll through the choices: 0.13 to 1.00 inches in 0.01 inch increments. The default is 0.25 inches.
6. Press ↵ to select the desired value. The printing and slew speeds will be changed after ↵ is pressed.
7. Press ↓ and ↵ at the same time to lock the ↵ key, then press PAUSE to take the printer offline.
8. Press PAUSE again to put the printer online.
To set the printer speed manually:
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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. Press ..
until “MEDIA CONTROL” displays.
4. Press ↓ until “Print Speed” displays.
5. Press + or – to scroll through the choices.
6. Press ↵ to select the desired value.
7. Press ↓ and ↵ at the same time to lock the ↵ key, then press PAUSE to take the printer offline.
8. Press PAUSE again to put the printer online.
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