Item
Parameter
Explanation
Feed Adjustment
Manual
Use this option if banding (horizontal banding, lines, or strips of uneven
color) persists after head cleaning and head alignment have been
performed.
Visually inspects the printed pattern and enter the adjustment value by
hand.
U
Platen Gap
1.5
Choose the platen gap (the distance between the print head and the
media).
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
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)
Drying
Drying Time Per
Pass
0 to 10 sec
Select the time the print head pauses to allow drying after each pass.
Choose from values between 0.0 and 10.0 seconds. The time needed for
the ink to dry varies with ink density and the media used. If the ink blurs on
the media, set a longer time for drying the ink.
Increasing the drying time increases the time needed to print.
Media Suction
0 to 10
Suction is required to maintain the correct distance between the media
and the print head; the amount needed varies with the type of media.
Excessive suction can increase the gap between the print head and thin or
flexible media, potentially reducing print quality or preventing the media
feeding normally. In such cases, you will need to lower media suction. The
suction power is weakened when the parameter is lowered.
Head Movement
Data Width
Choose the range in which the print head moves during printing.
Data Width
restricts print head movement to the printed area. Restricting
the extent of print head movement increases print speed.
If
Printer Full Width
is selected, the print head will move the full width of
the largest media supported by the printer. Select this option for more
even print results with less variation.
Printer Full Width
Multi-Strike Printing
Off
Choose the number of times each line is printed.
2 to 8
Roll Type
Printable Side Out
Choose
Printable Side Out
or
Printable Side In
according to how the
media is rolled.
Printable Side In
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