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First, it is a good idea to print out a configuration label to check the existing darkness
setting. Also, once the ideal parameters for a particular media and ribbon combination
have been determined, you can print a configuration label and save it for future reference.
To get a configuration label, you can print a Cancel Key Self Test.
Refer to Figure 2-11 on page 2-16. To start the Cancel Key Self Test, press and hold
CANCEL while turning the printer On (l). The printer runs through a Power-On Self Test,
then prints the configuration label.
The first item on the configuration label is the darkness setting. It is displayed as a
number between 0 and 30. The sample shown in Figure 2-11 on page 2-16 lists as
darkness setting of 20. The factory default for this value is 10.
If you already know the darkness setting for a particular combination of media and ribbon,
you may skip to “Adjusting the Printer Darkness” on page 2-26.
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Refer to Figure 2-11 on page 2-16.
The Feed Key Self Test prints a series of labels at various plus or minus darkness
settings relative to the current darkness setting and at various print speeds. Inspect these
printouts to determine which printout has the best darkness setting. The value next to
Relative Darkness: on the printout is added to (+) or subtracted from (–) the current
darkness value. If the label with the best appearance has a value of “ØØ,” no adjustments
are necessary.
To start the Feed Key Self Test, press and hold FEED while turning the power On (l). The
printer runs through a Power-On Self Test, then starts printing the Feed Key Self Test
labels. Examine the labels and proceed to “Adjusting the Printer Darkness” on page 2-26.
Note • Use full width media when performing the self tests. Labels less than full width
lose printing on the right side. Printing may run on to the next label when using short
labels.