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Configuring the printer Configuring the printer
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- AUTO STATUS (Only indicated if the serial interface is selected) - Platen Gap
Possible values: YES or NO This adjustment is to be seen as a correctional offset to the platen gap set
If the Auto Status is set to YES the host is able to check the status of the by the AGC (Automatic Gap Control) function or a PCC (Programmable
printer (for example no paper or printer is in the STOP mode). Copy Control) command. It effects all paper paths.
- Sub-Function ADJUSTMENT
- AGC Position
AGC (Automatic Gap Control) is an integral part of the paper handling - AGC Adjust
capabilities of the printer. It is an automatic adjustment function which This is a basic adjustment which is automatically performed at the initial
ensures an optimal print quality when using various paper thicknesses. Power On of the printer, and which there after only needs to be initiated
The gap adjustment will automatically take place whenever paper is after having exchanged the print head or the platen. It is essential that the
inserted ink ribbon is installed and no paper is in the printer when this procedure is
- after the paper source has been changed started. After activating this procedure, the printer displays
- from park position (fanfold) INSTALL RIBBON. If the ribbon is installed press to continue.
- after Power On
- after the printer has been in the STOP mode - PAPER-IN ADJ (Paper-In-Sensor adjustment)
- an AGC command has been issued. This parameter logically adjusts the base position of the Run-In-Sensor.
The reference point for the measurement of the paper thickness is the
AGC Position of the first print line. Default for the horizontal AGC Position
is 24 (= ink ribbon exchange position), any position from 4 to 131 (at 10
cpi) can be selected.
An adjustment of the AGC Position is only necessary if a measurement at
the default position does not reflect the paper thickness of the area to be
printed on or if there is a paper edge (e.g. of a label) in that position (the
measuring process requires a plain paper-surface).
In addition to the automatic AGC function, random measurements of the
paper thickness can be invoked by the AGC command, or a specific platen
gap can be set using the PCC command. This is to meet the requirements
of forms with complex properties. For details see the Programmers Manual
for the printer.
The offset is within the range of -3 to +4. One step is equal to 18 µm.
"-" reduces the gap, "+" increases it.
The factory set value is such that the default is set to compensate specific
mechanical tolerances. The adjustment range is from -3 to +4 in / " steps
1
60
(0.42 mm), where "-" means an upward movement and "+" a downward
movement. When implemented, the adjustment applies to all paper paths.