Configuration
Basic Configuration
Basic Configuration
If your labels are not printing correctly, the configuration may need to be changed because the printer defaults may not reflect the options that you need. Media, ribbon, darkness, print mode, media type, sensor type, and print method all affect the way the printer is configured. This section covers how to change these basic configuration options for your printer through the printer’s front panel. Review Figure 3 on page 3 to familiarize yourself with the front panel controls.
Refer to Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays on page 57 for more detailed information on all of the configuration options available on your printer.
Many printer settings may also be controlled by your printer’s driver or label preparation software. See the driver or software documentation for more information.
To perform basic a configuration, complete these steps:
1.Enter the configuration mode by pressing SETUP/EXIT. D A R K N E S S displays.
Adjust Darkness
2.Is the printed image too dark or too light? Or does the ribbon stick to the media?
If... | Then... | |
No | 1. | Press PLUS (+) to move to the next option: PRINT SPEED . |
| 2. | Continue with Adjust Image Crispness and Print Speed. |
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Yes | 1. Press SELECT. | |
| 2. | If the labels moved forward, but the print is light or there is no print, press |
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| PLUS (+) to increase the darkness. If the print is too dark, or the ribbon |
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| sticks to the media, press MINUS |
| 3. | Press SELECT to accept the change. |
| 4. | Press PLUS (+) to move to the next option. |
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| PRINT SPEED displays. |
| 5. | Continue with Adjust Image Crispness and Print Speed. |
Adjust Image Crispness and Print Speed
3.Is the printed image crisp?
If... Then...
Yes 1. Press PLUS (+) to move to the next option: TEAR - OFF.
2.Continue with Adjust Tear-Off Position.
No Slow down the print speed by completing the following steps. Print speed is given in inches per second (ips).
1.Press SELECT.
2.Press PLUS (+) to increase the speed or MINUS
3.Press SELECT to accept the changes.
4.Press PLUS (+) to move to the next option.
TEAR OFF displays. Continue with Adjust
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