72Configuration

Control Panel Parameters

Control Panel Parameters

Use the LCD on the control panel to adjust printer settings.

Additional parameters appear in the following situations:

•When a wired print server is installed in the printer. For more information, refer to the ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server User and Reference Guide.

•When a wireless print server is installed in the printer. For more information, refer to the ZebraNet Wireless User Guide.

Copies of these manuals are available at http://www.zebra.com/manuals or on the user CD that came with your printer.

Password Level 1 and 2 Parameters

Table 14 shows parameters in the order in which they appear when you press the right arrow after entering Setup mode. Throughout this process, press the right arrow to continue to the next parameter or the left arrow to return to the previous parameter in the cycle.

Table 14 • Printer Parameters, Password Levels 1 and 2 (Page 1 of 5)

Parameter

Explanation

 

 

DARKNESS

Adjust Print Darkness

(ZPL, APL-D, and APL-I

The best darkness setting depends on a variety of factors, including ribbon

modes)

type, labels, and the condition of the printhead. You may adjust the

DENSITY

darkness for consistent high-quality printing.

(EPL mode only)

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

 

prematurely.

 

Note • The printer applies and saves the darkness setting

 

immediately. Exiting Setup mode without saving changes does not

 

restore the previous value.

 

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

 

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

 

printed areas, decrease the darkness. Darkness settings also may be

 

changed by the driver or software settings.

 

The FEED Self Test on page 117 can be used to determine the best

 

darkness setting. Because the darkness setting takes effect immediately,

 

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

 

Range (ZPL, APL-D, APL-I): 0.0 to +30.0

 

Default Value (ZPL, APL-D, APL-I): +10.0

 

Range (EPL): 7

 

Default Value (EPL): 0 to 15

To modify this parameter:

•Press the up arrow to increase value.

•Press the down arrow to decrease value.

13290L-004 Rev. A

S4M User Guide

6/15/09