ITX 3000/2000 Printer User Manual
(UMITX315.PDF
)
Page 35 of 82 Date: 4/27/05
9.1.10.1 Registration Mark Location Formula:
D
CRM
= 6.7" – (T
L
x m)
where:
D
CRM
= distance from cut line to registration mark
T = ticket length in inches
L
6.7” = physical distance from cut line to sensor
m = 6.7”/ T
L
(multiple of tickets within 6.7”; integer value)
Examples:
T = 5.5”
T = 2.0”
L
L
m = 6.7”/ 5.5” = 1
m = 6.7”/ 2.0” = 3
D
CRM
= 6.7” – (5.5” x 1) = 1.2”
D
CRM
= 6.7” – (2.0” x 3) = 0.7
Note: Refer to an application note, on this topic, in the “Technical Notes” section for the ITX printers on the Practical
Automation WEB site:
http://www.practicalautomation.com/download.html
9.1.11
Ticket Length
The minimum recommended ticket length is 2.5". A 2.0" length is commonly used, however, this short length can make
grasping the ticket, extending from the output door of the pITX, somewhat difficult. The maximum printable length is
determined by the image ram size and is 10.9". With this as a understood limitation the ticket can be longer, however,
unprintable beyond 10.9”.
9.1.12
Ticket Stock Pre-Printing Information
9.1.12.1 Pre-Printed Ticket Stock: Bottom Side Restrictions
All versions of the ITX utilize optical sensors to monitor the progress of ticket stock through the system. Pre-printing of the
ticket stock in the area of these sensors should be avoided unless an infrared reflecting ink is used. High contrast ratio printing
in these areas can interfere with this monitoring. Refer to the drawing (9.1.4) above for the location of these restricted areas
(“clear zone”).
9.1.12.2 Pre-Printed Ticket Stock: Top Side Restrictions
Preprinting on the thermally active side of the ticket stock should only be done using inks compatible with direct thermal
printing. Also, insure that the host application only prints (thermally) in the un-inked areas.