RIP Settings
Item
Parameter
Explanation
Platen Gap
1.5
Change
Platen Gap
(the gap between the print head and the media) for
the media setting bank selected in the software RIP.
The default setting of 1.5 is recommended in most situations. Choose 2.0 if
printout is scratched or smudged. Select 2.5 only if print results are still
smudged when 2.0 is selected. Choosing a larger gap than required may
result in ink stains inside the printer, reduced print quality, or shorter
product life.
2.0
2.5
Head Alignment
Input thickness.
0.1 to 1.0 mm (4
to 40 mil)
Enter a value for media thickness of from 0.1 to 1.0 mm (4 to 40 mil).
Manual(Uni-D)
Select Head Alignment to realign the print head when print results seem
grainy or out of focus.
You need to check the pattern and enter the optimum adjustment value
for alignment.
U
“Correcting Print Misalignment (Head Alignment)” on
Manual(Bi-D)
Roll Type
Printable Side
Out
Choose
Printable Side Out
or
Printable Side In
according to how the
media is rolled.
Printable Side
In
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.
The manufacturer default set values will change as follows depending on
the
Tension Measurement
setting.
Periodically
/
Every Page
: Level 28
Off
: Level 39
1 to 30 (media setting bank number)
Item
Parameter
Explanation
Setting Name
Assign the media setting bank a name up to 22 half-size characters long.
Using distinctive names makes it easier to select banks for use.
SC-F7000 Series User’s Guide
Using the Control Panel Menu
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