Section 3: Configuration and Operation
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3.5 ADVANCED MODE
3.5.1 Advanced
Holding down the LINE button when turning the printer ON causes
the printer to go into the Advanced Mode.
In the following screens of Advanced Mode, you can control the Darkness Range, Zero Slash
symbol, Auto Online option, Print Offset, Calendar settings, Ignore CR/LF function, Character
Pitch and Head Check feature. Press the FEED button to begin.
3.5.2 Darkness Range
Use this setting to choose between two sets of minimum and
maximum achievable darkness levels for printing. Darkness range
A is suitable for most types of labels. Darkness range B is higher in
darkness, and can sometimes be use to compensate for light prints. The default setting is A.
Press the LINE button to select A or B, then press the FEED button for the next screen.
3.5.3 Zero Slash
This function works with XU, XS, XM, XB, XL and outline fonts.
Select YES to print the digit Zero with a diagonal slash across it.
Select NO to use a standard Zero. The default is YES.
Press the LINE button to select YES or NO, then press the FEED button for the next screen.
3.5.4 Auto Online
Selecting YES causes the printer to go into ONLINE Mode when it
is turned ON. Selecting NO leaves the printer in OFFLINE Mode
when it is turned ON. The default setting is YES.
Press the LINE button to select YES or NO, then press the FEED button for the next screen.
3.5.5 Print Offset
This setting defines how many dots vertically and horizontally away
from the origin (0,0) to begin printing at. The default value is 0 for
both offsets. The valid offset range is:
Vertical: +0 to +1424 (LM408e) or +0 to +2136 (LM412e).
Horizontal: +0 to +/- 832 (LM408e) or +0 to +/-1248 (LM412e).
Press the FEED button move the cursor over each adjustable value, and the LINE button to
change it. After setting the offsets, press the FEED button until the following screen appears.
ADVANCED MODE
DARKNESS RANGE
A B
ZERO SLASH
YES NO
AUTO ONLINE
YES NO
PRINT OFFSET
V: +0000 H: +000