User's Guide

78 July 2019
Printing preferences PLT-02931, Rev. A.1
3.4.8.1 Printer settings
Setting Description
Head Resistance This is factory set. If the main board or the printhead is replaced, then adjust this
number. Locate the printhead setting number on the bottom of the printhead. The
number reads: R=XXXX.
Print Left Of Form Prints the alignment self-test card.
Adjust the Print Left of Form up or down until the border of the left of form zero
line is showing on the edge of the card.
Measure the density square. Adjust the image density to 65% ± 1%.
Image Darkness Use this option to set the overall darkness of the printed image by increasing or
decreasing the amount of heat the printhead uses while printing.
Use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the amount of heat.
Important: If the value is set too high, the ribbon may jam or break.
Print Top of Form Print the alignment self-test card.
Adjust the Print Top of Form until the green border is eliminated and the entire
transfer alignment block is as shown in the bottom graphic
Note: Due to variation in roller alignment, the green border may appear at a slight
angle on the top of the card.
Edge of transfer
(green border)
Transfer alignment block
Image once adjusted