Zebra Technologies Z6Mplus manual Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays, R K N E S S

Configuration

Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays

Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays

Table 9 shows the configuration options for your printer. Parameters are shown in the order in which they are displayed when you press PLUS (+) after entering the setup mode. Table 10 on page 72 shows the front panel parameters that display when an optional print server is installed.

Throughout this process, press PLUS (+) to continue to the next parameter, or press MINUS (–) to return to the previous parameter in the cycle. Refer to Basic Configuration on page 53 for information on changing just the basic print settings.

Table 9 • Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays (Sheet 1 of 15)

Parameter	Action/Explanation
D A R K N E S S	Adjusting Print Darkness
	Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality. Darkness set too
	high may cause ink to smear or the printer may burn through the ribbon.
	Darkness settings are dependent upon a variety of factors, including ribbon type, media,
	and the condition of the printhead. You may adjust the darkness for consistent
	high-quality printing. Darkness settings also may be changed by the driver or software
	settings. To determine if your print darkness setting is optimal, perform the FEED Self
	Test on page 98.
	You may want to adjust the printer’s darkness while performing the PAUSE Self Test
	on page 97. Because the darkness setting takes effect immediately, you can see the
	results on labels that are currently printing during the test.
	Default: +10
	Range: 0 to +30
	1.	Press SELECT to select the parameter.
	2.	Press PLUS (+) to increase darkness if printing is too light or if there are voids in
		printed areas.
	3.	Press MINUS (–) to decrease darkness if printing is too dark or if there is spreading
		or bleeding of printed areas.
	4.	Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.
PRINT SPEED	Adjusting Print Speed
	Speed is measured in inches per second (ips).
	Default: 2 ips
	1.	Press SELECT to select the parameter.
	2.	Press PLUS (+) to increase print speed.
	3.	Press MINUS (–) to decrease print speed.
	4.	Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.

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