Item
Parameter
Explanation
Tension Measurement
Periodically
Choose
Periodically
or
Every page
to have the printer automatically
monitor and adjust media tension during printing for optimal results,
Off
to disable automatic tension adjustment.
Periodically
is recommended
in most circumstances. The printer may however be unable to adjust
tension appropriately for some media, resulting in excessive slack or other
maladjustments that cause printing problems, in which case you should
select
Off
. Note, however, that
Off
may result in unusually large margin
between pages. In addition, printing may not stop and the inside of the
printer may become stained. Observe the following precautions:
❏
Do not print at the end of a roll
❏
Do not select
Off
for
Media End Check
.
Select
Every page
for more precise tensioning, but note that print times
will increase.
Every page
Off
Media Tension
0 to 40
Increase tension if creases appear in the media during printing. The higher
the value, the greater the tension.
Feed Speed
1 to 2
Choose a slower feed speed if thin media is creased or torn or sticks
together during printing. The lower the value, the slower the speed.
Print Media List
Parameter
Explanation
Print the contents of media setting banks 1 to 30.
Printer Setup Menu
indicates default settings.
Item
Parameter
Explanation
Side Margin(Right)
3 to 25 mm (0.12 to
1.00inch)
Choose the width of the right margin when media is loaded in the printer.
The position from which the margin is measured varies with the option
selected for
Media Size Check
.
On
selected for
Media Size Check
: The right edge of the media.
Off
selected for
Media Size Check
: The default right edge reference
position (as far as the platen past the center of the label on the pre-heater).
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Side Margin(Left)
3 to 25 mm (0.12 to
1.00inch)
Choose the width of the left margin when media is loaded in the printer.
The position from which the margin is measured varies with the option
selected for
Media Size Check
.
On
selected for
Media Size Check
: The left edge of the media.
Off
selected for
Media Size Check
: 64 inches from the right edge
reference position.
U
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