vi3.6 Stock .............................................................................................................................................................. 54
3.6.1 Print Method.......................................................................................................................................... 54
3.6.2 Sensor................................................................................................................................................... 54
3.6.3 Label Gap.............................................................................................................................................. 54
3.6.4 Issue Settings........................................................................................................................................ 55
3.6.5 Fine Adjustment .................................................................................................................................... 56
3.7 Options........................................................................................................................................................... 57
3.7.1 Transfer Mode....................................................................................................................................... 57
3.7.2 Print Density Adjustment....................................................................................................................... 57
3.8 Device Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 58
3.8.1 Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................... 59
3.8.2 Testing................................................................................................................................................... 59
3.9 Print Test.........................................................................................................................................................60
3.9.1 Procedures............................................................................................................................................ 60
3.10Printing a Label ..............................................................................................................................................61
4. Online Mode.......................................................................................................................................................... 64
4.1 Operation Panel.............................................................................................................................................. 64
4.2 Operation........................................................................................................................................................ 65
4.3 Reset .............................................................................................................................................................. 65
5. Maintenance......................................................................................................................................................... 66
5.1 Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................................... 66
5.1.1 Print Head/Platen.................................................................................................................................. 66
5.1.2 Pinch Roller/Feed Roller/Media Guide.................................................................................................. 67
5.1.3 Fan Filters.............................................................................................................................................. 67
5.1.4 Covers and Panels ................................................................................................................................ 68
5.1.5 Ribbon Modules.................................................................................................................................... 68
6. Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................................69
6.1 Error Messages .............................................................................................................................................. 69
6.2 Possible Problems.......................................................................................................................................... 71
6.3 Removing Jammed Media ............................................................................................................................. 72
6.3.1 From the Pinch Roller Unit ....................................................................................................................72
6.3.2 From the Print Head Block.................................................................................................................... 72
6.4 When the Ribbon is Torn Apart...................................................................................................................... 73
Appendix 1 Specifications......................................................................................................................................... 74
A1.1Printer ............................................................................................................................................................. 74
A1.2Options ........................................................................................................................................................... 75
A1.3Media .............................................................................................................................................................. 75
A1.3.1 Media Type............................................................................................................................................ 75
A1.3.2 Detection Area of the Transmissive Sensor .......................................................................................... 76
A1.3.3 Detection Area of the Reflective Sensor ............................................................................................... 77
A1.3.4 Effective Print Area................................................................................................................................ 77
A1.4Ribbon ............................................................................................................................................................ 78
Appendix 2 DIP Switches .......................................................................................................................................... 79
A2.1DIP Switch A .................................................................................................................................................. 80
A2.2DIP Switch B .................................................................................................................................................. 81
A2.3Ribbon Near End Detection ........................................................................................................................... 82
Appendix 3 Quick Reference for Printing ................................................................................................................83
Appendix 4 Message and LED.................................................................................................................................. 86
Appendix 5 System Mode.......................................................................................................................................... 88
A5.1Operation Panel .............................................................................................................................................. 88
A5.2Overview ......................................................................................................................................................... 89
A5.3Self-Diagnostic Test ....................................................................................................................................... 91
A5.4Parameter Setting .......................................................................................................................................... 92
A5.5Test Print....................................................................................................................................................... 101
A5.6RAM Clear .................................................................................................................................................... 104
A5.7Additional Information .................................................................................................................................. 106
A5.7.1 Self-Diagnostic Test Result Sample and Descriptions........................................................................ 106
A5.7.2 Maintenance Counter/Parameter Check Print Sample and Descriptions........................................... 107
A5.7.3 Cut Operation Example .......................................................................................................................108
A5.7.4 Pulse Motor Speed ............................................................................................................................. 108
A5.7.5 X-Coordinate Fine Adjustment ............................................................................................................108
A5.7.6 Magnified Views of Slant Line Pattern ................................................................................................ 108
A5.7.7 Initial Values after Clearing the Maintenance Counter (MAINTE.CNT.CLEAR).................................... 109
A5.7.8 Initial Values after Clearing the Parameter (PARAMETER CLEAR)...................................................... 110
A5.7.9 Initial Values after Clearing the Print Distance (PRINT STEP CLEAR)................................................. 111
Appendix 6 Interface................................................................................................................................................ 112
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