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Configuration and Calibration Sequence
Table 3: Configuration and Calibration Description
Press Display Shows Action/Explanation
--- PRINTER READY Normal print engine operation.
DARKNESS Adjusting Print Darkness Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to increase
darkness. Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to decrease darkness.
Default: +10
Range: 0 to +30
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 con-
sistent high-quality printing.
If printing is too light, or if there are voids in printed areas, you should increase
the darkness. If printing is too dark, or if there is spreading or bleeding of
printed areas, you should decrease the darkness.
The FEED key self test can also be used to determine the best darkness setting.
Since the darkness setting takes effect immediately, you can see the results on
labels that are currently printing.
CAUTION: Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print
quality. Darkness set too high may cause ink smearing and/or it may burn
through the ribbon.
Darkness settings may also be changed by the driver or software settings.
TEAR OFF Adjusting the Tear-Off Position Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to
increase the value, press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to decrease the value.
Each press of the key adjust the tear-off position by four dot rows.
Default: +0
Range: -120 to +120
This parameter establishes the position of the media over the tear-off/peel-off
bar after printing. The label and backing can be torn off or cut between labels.
PRINT MODE Selecting Print Mode Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key to dis-
play other choices.
Default: Tear-off
Selections: Tear-off, rewind, applicator
“Applicator” is the recommended mode for an applicator.
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