Because of the second hammer bank stroke required to plot the extra columns of dots, print speed may be reduced up to half when the DARK parameter is used with Bar Code commands. However, this decreased print speed should be weighed against the significant increase in bar code PCR and extended ribbon life.

 

ADDED COLUMNS OF DOTS

NORMAL MODE

DARK MODE

Figure 4±2. Dark Printing

NOTE: Depending on the printer used, the printed appearance and location of your print samples may vary from to those shown in this manual. The position of your print samples may also vary compared to these examples, depending on the initial print position.

Commands

4±11

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