Dover Markem Imaje SmartDate X60, User Manual

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Interlace Mode
This is a SmartDate X60 printer function which is used to save ribbon. When Interlace
Mode is being used the ribbon is only advanced every second print, effectively saving
50% of the ribbon being used. This method of printing does however decrease the
contrast quality of the print, as only half the normal amount of ribbon is being used to
print with.
Interlace mode also has speed limitations - 400mm/sec, and is not suitable for
Barcodes or Graphics for example.
Interlace mode is best suited to Date and Lot type Overprinting where a small reduction
in print quality is acceptable.
Interlace Mode uses each piece of thermal ribbon twice to produce a reduced density
“draft mode” print, and halves ribbon costs, and doubles the time between ribbon
changeovers.
To access the Interlace mode setup menu, see section 6 Menus - Print Features -
Ribbon Save.
How it works
Interlace mode is a menu selected option. When OFF, the printer runs as standard
producing a full density, high quality image. If interlace mode is selected (ON), then
for the “First Print” a pattern is used to only transfer half of the ink, giving a reduced
contrast print.
For the “Second Print”, the Printhead is energised differently to print the alternate
image. The result being two “draft mode” prints for half the price of a full density print.
What Interlace Mode prints look like...
Operation
for parts & service call QLC (800) 837-1309