Configuration 69

Standard Control Panel Parameters

Standard Control Panel Parameters

Table 12 shows parameters in the order in which they are displayed when you press PLUS (+) after entering Setup mode. For parameters that do not appear in this table, see Additional Control Panel Parameters on page 95.

Note • Your label preparation software or the printer driver may override adjustments made through the control panel. Refer to the software or driver documentation for more information.

 

 

Table 12 • Printer Parameters (Page 1 of 26)

 

 

 

 

 

Language/Parameter

 

Action/Explanation

 

 

 

 

ZPL, APL-D, APL-I

 

Adjust Print Darkness/Density

 

 

 

Darkness (burn duration) settings depend on a variety of factors, including

 

 

 

 

 

 

ribbon type, media type, and the condition of the printhead. You may adjust

 

 

 

the darkness for consistent high-quality printing.

 

 

 

Important • Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides

 

 

 

good print quality. If the darkness is set too high, the ink may

 

 

 

smear, the ribbon may burn through, or the printhead may wear

EPL only

 

prematurely.

 

If printing is too light or if there are voids in printed areas, increase the

 

 

 

darkness. If printing is too dark or if there is spreading or bleeding of

 

 

 

 

 

 

printed areas, decrease the darkness.

 

 

 

The FEED Self Test on page 134 can be used to determine the best darkness

 

 

 

setting. You may want to adjust darkness while performing the PAUSE Self

 

 

 

Test on page 133. Because the darkness setting takes effect immediately,

 

 

 

you can see the results on labels that are currently printing. Darkness

 

 

 

settings also may be changed by the driver or software settings.

 

 

 

Default Value (ZPL, APL-D, APL-I): +10

 

 

 

Range (ZPL, APL-D, APL-I): 00 to +30

 

 

 

Default Value (EPL): +7

 

 

 

Range (EPL): 00 to +15

To change the value shown:

1.Press SELECT to select the parameter.

2.Press PLUS (+) to increase darkness.

3.Press MINUS (-)to decrease darkness.

4.Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.

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