Microcom 334M, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 3 Getting Started
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3.4.11.2.4 Feed Options - Dispense Distance
This is the distance that the printer uses to move the media forward to dispense and it used
in conjunction with the Mode. The printer moves out this distance and then would retract
the same distance so it does not impact registration.
3.4.11.2.5 Feed Options - Advance/Retract Delay
This field is used to specify how long the printer will wait in msec after the media has been
taken when the Advance every label mode or Cut with LPD modes are used.
3.4.11.2.6 Feed Options - Registration Offset (DRM)
The registration offset is used by the printer to calculate the correct SPG (Steps Past Gap)
value that the printer will use for registration. This distance is from the first printable area of
the media to beginning of the registration mark as it would pass through the printer.
3.4.11.2.7 Feed Options - Dot2Gap
This field is the distance of the registration sensors to the dot row and is used to calculate
the Steps past gap or SPG value used to align the print from page to page. This value is
fixed value for each printer model. Some printer models have a different sensor location for
the blackline reflective sensor and the Transmissive Gap sensor. Please review the printer
manual for more information regarding the correct value for the Dot2Gap. The value
entered is in dots or pixels.
3.4.11.2.8 Feed Options - SPG
The Steps Past Gap (SPG) is a format header parameter that the printer uses to register the
page properly. If the Auto SPG is checked, the driver will automatically calculate the proper
SPG based on the other entered fields. If unchecked, the SPG is entered in manually. This
value is entered in as dots.
3.4.11.2.9 Feed Options - Activate Gap Detection (dots)
The Activate Gap Detection is the distance in dots that the printer will move media before
trying to detect a registration mark. The default of 1 typically works for most media types. If
the media being used contains preprint in the sensor area, the AGD may need to be used to
disable registration detection until passing over the preprinted areas.
3.4.12 Printing Preferences - Presenter tab
The Presenter tab controls the operation of the optional presenter available on some printer
models. A presenter is a post printing device that typically takes a printed and cut form and
presents it to the user only after is has printed completely. Not every printer model is
capable of running a presenter. Check with your printer model operator’s manual to see if a
presenter is supported. This tab is ignored on models that do not support the use of a
presenter.