User guide

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Configuration
Control Panel LCD Displays
1/10/06 170PAX4 User Guide 57516L-002 Rev. A
Set Ribbon Tension
This parameter sets the tension applied to the ribbon supply spindle. The
correct setting is determined by a combination of the ribbon width and the
ribbon length (Table 7).
Default: HIGH
Selections: LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH
To change the value shown:
1. Determine the correct tension setting for the ribbon being used.
2. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.
3. Press
SETUP/EXIT to exit setup mode.
4. Select the
PERMANENT save option.
5. Press NEXT.
6. Turn the print engine Off (
O) and back On (I).
Select Media Power-Up Option
This parameter sets the action of the media when you turn on the
print engine.
Default: CALIBRATION
Selections: FEED, CALIBRATION, LENGTH, SHORT CAL, and NO
MOTION
• Feed—feeds the labels to the first registration point.
• Calibration—determines the length of the label and adjusts the
sensor settings.
• Length—In continuous mode, feeds the last stored label length. In
noncontinuous mode, calibrates based on the maximum label length
setting (see Set Maximum Label Length on page 59).
• Short Cal—calibrates label length using the current sensor settings.
• No Motion—the media does not move. You must press
FEED to
cause the print engine to resynch to the start of the next label.
To change the value shown:
1. Press the left or right oval to scroll through the options.
Table 6 • Print Engine Parameters (Page 19 of 26)
Parameter
Action/Explanation
RIBBON TENSION
- HIGH +
Table 7 • Ribbon Tension Settings
Ribbon
Width
Ribbon Length
300 Meters 450 Meters 600 Meters 900 Meters
3 to 5 in. Low Low Low Low
4 to 6 in. Low Low or
Medium
Low or
Medium
Medium
5 to 7 in. Low or
Medium
Medium Medium
or High
High
MEDIA POWER UP
- CALIBRATION +