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Cancel — cancels all changes since pressing the SETUP/EXIT key except Darkness and
Tear Off (if they were changed).
Load Defaults — loads factory defaults as the printer’s operating parameters. These are reflected on
the following pages. (Loading factory defaults requires that a new printer calibration process be
performed and resetting of the printhead resistance, verifier port, and applicator port values.)
Load Last Save — reloads the values from the last permanent save as the printer’s operating parameters.
Configuration Process
The following sequences of parameters are shown in the order displayed when pressing the NEXT
key. Throughout this process, press the NEXT key to proceed to the next parameter; press
PREVIOUS to return to the prior parameter in the cycle. As you change a parameter, an asterisk (*) in
the upper left-hand corner of the display indicates that the value displayed is different from the one
that is currently active in the printer.
If you want the prompts displayed in a language other than English, press the PREVIOUS key and go
to page 32 to select the Printer Language. Exit the Program Mode, Save Permanent, then re-enter the
Program Mode. The Front Panel Display will now use the language selected.
Setting Print Parameters
Setting Darkness
Darkness (burn duration) settings are dependent upon a variety of factors, including ribbon type,
media, and the condition of the printhead. You may adjust the darkness for consistent high-quality
printing.
NOTE: The FEED Key Self Test described in “Troubleshooting” can also be
used to determine the best darkness setting.
CAUTION: Set the darkness to the lowest setting possible for the desired
print quality. Darkness set too high for a given ribbon may cause ink
smearing and/or the printhead to burn through the ribbon.
If printing is too light, you should increase the darkness. If printing is too dark, or if there is
spreading or bleeding of printed areas, you should decrease the darkness. (If there are voids in printed
areas, adjust the toggle pressure.)
NOTE: The darkness setting takes effect right away. If labels are being printed,
results can be seen immediately.
DARKNESS +10
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nnnnnn +
Press the right oval key to increase darkness, or press the left oval key to decrease darkness.
Default: +10
Range: 0to+30
Press the NEXT key to display TEAR OFF.
12 170PAX2-Series User’s Guide
Configuration and Calibration