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Configuration
Control Panel LCD Displays
1/10/06 170PAX4 User Guide 57516L-002 Rev. A
Control Panel LCD Displays
Use the LCD display on the control panel to adjust print engine settings. Table 6 shows
parameters in the order in which they are displayed when you press
NEXT after entering Setup
mode. Table 8 on page 81 shows the additional parameters that appear when a wired or
wireless print server is installed in the print engine.
While viewing parameters, press
NEXT to continue to the next parameter, or press PREVIOUS
to return to the previous parameter in the cycle. When a parameter is changed, an asterisk (*)
appears in the upper left corner of the display to indicate that the value is different from the
one currently active in the print engine.
Table 6 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 1 of 26)
Parameter Action/Explanation
Adjust Print Darkness
Darkness (burn duration) settings depend on a variety of factors, including
ribbon type, media type, and the condition of the printhead. You may adjust
the darkness for consistent high-quality printing.
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.
If printing is too light or if there are voids in printed areas, increase the
darkness. If printing is too dark or if there is spreading or bleeding of
printed areas, decrease the darkness.
The FEED Self Test on page 111 can be used to determine the best darkness
setting. You may want to adjust darkness while performing the PAUSE S elf
Test on page 110. Because the darkness setting takes effect immediately,
you can see the results on labels that are currently printing. Darkness
settings also may be changed by the driver or software settings.
Default: +04.0
Range: 00.0 to +30.0
To change the value shown:
1. Press the right oval to increase darkness.
2. Press the left oval to decrease darkness.
Adjust Print Speed
Adjusts the speed for printing a label (given in inches per second). Slower
print speeds typically yield better print quality. Print speed changes take
effect upon exiting Setup mode.
Default: 2 IPS
Range: 2 to 12 IPS for 203 dpi, 2 to 8 IPS for 300 dpi
To change the value shown:
1. Press the right oval to increase the value.
2. Press the left oval to decrease the value.
DARKNESS +04.0
- +
PRINT SPEED
2 IPS +