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Print Potentiometer
The fine adjustment for Print Darkness is the PRINT potentiometer on the operator
panel. It provides a continuous range of adjustment, allowing you to make precise
changes. Use a small cross-point screwdriver, turning clockwise for darker print and
counterclockwise for lighter print.
NOTE: The PRINT potentiometer adjustment will affect the darkness in all of the
command code speed ranges, i.e. if the PRINT potentiometer is adjusted for lighter
print, the darkness will be lighter in all speed ranges selected by the command code.
Print Speed
The other method of controlling print quality is by controlling the speed at which the
label is printed. This adjustment is made only on an individual label basis using either
the Print Speed command code or the LCD display panel. For more details on this
command, see Page 4-62 in Section 4: Programming. Changing the print speed allows
the user to control the amount of time allowed for print element cooling before the
media is stepped to the next print position. It is especially critical when printing
“ladder” bar codes (bar codes printed with the bars parallel to the print line). When
printing a “ladder” bar code, it is important to allow the head to cool sufficiently
before stepping to the next position. If it does not have sufficient time to cool, the bar
will be “smeared” on the trailing edge.
The Print Speed can be set to 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 inches per second (with DSW2-8 Off)or
2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 inches per second(DSW2-8 On) using the LCD panel (see Page 2-22) or
with the Print Speed command code (see Page 4-62). The software command will
override the any setting entered using the LCD panel.
Section 3: Cleaning and Maintenance
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