6. ON LINE MODE
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6. 6 MANUAL THRESHOLD SETTING
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(5) Paper end and ribbon end are not detectable during the threshold setting. (The setting continues as
long as the [PAUSE] key is held down even if the printer runs short of media or ribbon.)
(6) The detailed display is shown when the [RIGHT] key is pressed while the result is displayed. The
measured sensor level and the currently programmed threshold fine adjustment value can be
checked.
Fine adjustment value = Peak voltage – Threshold voltage
(7) Pressing the [LEFT] key returns the detailed display to the result display. Pressing the [RIGHT] key
causes the display to go to threshold fine adjustment screen. This is the same menu with the
threshold fine adjustment menu in section 8.5.9 (Reflective sensor) or 8.5.10 (Transmissive sensor).
(8) After setting the threshold fine adjustment value, the screen returns to the result display.
(9) While the result of fine adjusted threshold setting is shown, pressing the [LEFT] key returns the
display to the threshold fine adjustment screen and pressing the [RIGHT] key goes to the detailed
display.
(10) During threshold setting, the media is fed at the same speed with that for the previous issue.
(11)Whether the threshold setting succeeded or not can be checked with either of the following methods.
Media feed with the [FEED] key
1. While the judgment result is displayed, press the [FEED] key to terminate the threshold setting.
→ The printer is placed in the pause state.
2. Press the [RESTART] key to clear the pause state.
→ The printer is placed in the online state.
3. Hold down the [MODE] key.
→ The printer enters the user system mode.
4. Select “<2>PARAMETER SET”, “Software Set”, then “THRESHOLD SELECT” with the [UP],
[DOWN] and [ENTER] keys.
5. Select the applicable media sensor type (“REFLECT” or “TRANS.”) and press the [ENTER] key.
→ The selected sensor type display is shown.
6. Select “MANUAL SET”, press the [ENTER] key, then [MODE] key.
→ User system mode menu is displayed.
7. Select “<1> RESET” and press the [ENTER] key.
→ After the printer is reset, it is placed in the online mode.
8. Press the [FEED] key to feed the media.
→ If a paper jam occurs or the media does not stop at the print start position, retry the threshold
setting.
Sending Issue command
1. Press the [FEED] key while the judgment result is displayed to terminate the threshold setting.
→ The printer is placed in the pause state.
2. Press the [RESTART] key to clear the pause state.
→ The printer is placed in the online state.
3. Hold down the [MODE] key.
