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Encoder
Enable or disable the use of a encoder.
Multiply Used to artifically create
more pulses per
revolution. Helpful at
high speeds 2x Increases encoder resolution by 2x
X4 Increases encoder resolution by 4x
X8 Increases encoder resolution by 8x
X16 Increases encoder resolution by 16x
Directional Encoder only sends pulses when moving in a forward or reverse direction. Should be used
when encoder is attached to gears or applications where the conveyor reverses and print
should not occur.
Single Sensor
This mode is for automatically determining the line speed during print without using a
shaft encoder. Requires the use of a single photocell. This is used on variable speed lines
where products are the same size.
Print
Resolution Thedesired horizontal print resolution in either Rasters / inch or Rasters /
mm. Changes space between printed rasters.
Product
Length The length of the product being printed on. This is required for the printer to
automatically determine the line speed.
Sensor 1
to Print
Slot
Distance Distance from where the sensor detects the product and the slot where the
drops are printed out of the print head. Used to automatically set delay so
that print does not miss the product.
Product
Delay
Distance Adjusts the distance from the edge of the product to the beginning of print.
Load
Defaults Loads the Default values set for the printer (normally all 0), unless a profile is
created and saved using the Save Defaults button.
Save
Defaults Saves the currently selected values on this page for quick setup on future
messages.