76Configuration

Standard Control Panel Parameters

Table 12 • Printer Parameters (Page 8 of 26)

Language/Parameter Action/Explanation

Set Early Warning for Maintenance

When this feature is enabled, the printer provides warnings when the printhead needs to be cleaned.

Default Value: MAINT. OFF

Selections: MAINT. OFF, MAINTENANCE ON

To change the Early Warning settings:

1.Press SELECT to select the parameter.

2.When the LCD displays EARLY WARNING MAINTENANCE, press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-)to toggle between OFF and ON. (If you are prompted for a password, enter your password using the instructions in Change Password-Protected Parameters on page 66.)

3.Exit Setup mode and save changes to enable additional parameters related to the early warning system.

4.Enter Setup mode again and go to the following parameters to enter the printhead cleaning interval and the printhead life.

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

Set Printhead Cleaning Interval for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning for Maintenance is enabled. This value should correspond to the length of the media or ribbon roll that you are using.

Default Value: 450 M/1476 FT

Selections: 100 M/328 FT to 450 M/1476 FT in 50 M increments

To change the value shown:

1.Press SELECT to select the parameter.

2.Press PLUS (+) or MINUS (-)to set the printhead cleaning interval to the desired number of inches of media or ribbon.

When the printhead reaches the set length, WARNING CLEAN PRINTHEAD appears on the LCD. If the alert function is enabled, the printer generates an alert.

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

Reset Printhead Cleaning Counter for Early Warning

This parameter appears only when Early Warning for Maintenance is enabled.

To reset the printhead cleaning counter:

1.Press SELECT to select the parameter.

2.Did you clean the printhead?

•If you cleaned the printhead, press PLUS (+) to select YES.

•If you did not clean the printhead, press MINUS (-)to select NO.

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

79695L-002 Rev. A

Z Series®/RZ™ Series User Guide

6/6/08