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3.6.3 Service Parameters
Press 9 4 then FUNCT to display the following Service Parameters. These parameters are factory selected
specifically for each printer mechanism and recorded on the label next to the display inside the printer. They
do not usually need to be modified by the user.
CAUTION: CHANGE OF THESE PARAMETERS BY UNTRAINED PERSONNEL MAY RESULT IN
INCORRECT PRINTER OPERATION.
DISPLAY
REMARKS
TOP OFFSET = XX
Adjusts the uppermost print line location. Smaller values print
closer to the top document edge.
INDEX OFFSET = XX
Adjusts the distance moved when semi-automatic positioning is
used. Larger values move the print line up the document.
LEFT OFFSET = XX
Adjusts the carriage home location during document insertion.
Larger values move the carriage to the left.
LEFT MARGIN = XX
Adjusts the first column print position. Larger values move printing
to the right.
CAR. ALIGN = XX
Positions lines printed right to left so they align with lines printed left
to right. Larger values move those lines to the left.
FORWARD COMPENSATION
= XX
Adjusts distances moved down the document. Larger values
increase the distance moved between the topmost and bottommost
line.
REVERSE
COMPENSATION
= XX
Adjusts distances moved up the document. Larger values increase
the distance moved between the bottommost and topmost line.
EJECT HOLD OFFSET = XX
Adjusts how much of the document is held in the feed rollers after it
is ejected. Lower values hold less of the document.
CONFIGURATION = XX
Selects custom interface options. Select 00 unless indicated
otherwise on the Parameter label or incorrect operation may occur.
GATE OFFSET = XX
Adjusts gate height. Larger values raise gate. (DP7 with Automatic
Alignment feature only)
NORMAL DARKNESS = 0 to
10
Adjusts darkness at normal print speed. Lower values reduce
darkness and increase ribbon life. Select the lowest value that
provides suitable legibility on thick forms (DP7 only).
CQ DARKNESS = 0 to 10
Adjusts CQ print darkness (DP7 only).