Microcom 438TM, Руководство оператора

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Chapter 3 Getting Started
438TM Operator’s Manual - 880049-0113 3-23
3.6.11.1 Media tab - Settings
The Settings control the Type of registration that the printer will use to align the media being
used and the Darkness of the image being printed.
3.6.11.1.1 Settings - Type
This field sets the registration method that the printer will use to register job to job. This
type should be set to the type of registration mark that is used to indicate the form size. The
Continuous setting instructs the printer to ignore registration marks and will move media
based on the form size settings. The Blackline setting cause the printer’s reflective sensor
to look for a blackline mark and register based on the other Feed options. The Diecut and
Blowhole settings cause the printer to use its transmissive sensor to detect the backing
material between labels or an actual hole in the media.
3.6.11.1.2 Settings - Darkness
This sets the darkness or contrast that the printer uses to image. As the value increases,
the higher the thermal temperature setting is used for imaging. The lowest temperature that
produces quality images should be used to extend the printhead life.
3.6.11.2 Media tab - Feed Options
The Feed options handle post printing dispensing and media options that are used by the
printer to properly register the media from page to page.
3.6.11.2.1 Feed Options - Mode
The Mode is used to select the type of dispense option used after the printer has printed.
The options include None, Advance when idle, Advance every label, Cut after label, and Cut
with LPD.
Selecting the “None” option will disable the dispense modes. The printer will print the job
and then stop without performing any dispense option.
The Advance when idle dispense option causes the printer to advance the Dispense
Distance after the printer’s communication port has gone idle. This mode does not require a
label present sensor to function. For example: If printing 5 jobs, the printer would advance
after printing the fifth job.
The Advance every label is a dispense mode that does use the printer’s label present
sensor. The printer will print a job and then advance the job by the Dispense Distance. A
second job will not be processed until the printed/dispensed job has been taken (the LPD no
longer detects the advanced job). Once the job has been taken, the printer will process the
next print job. The Advance/Retract delay is also used in conjunction with this command.
This delay starts after the label has been taken.
Cut after label causes the printer to advance the Dispense Distance after the job has been
printed and then cycles the cutter. This mode does not use the Label Present Sensor.
The Cut with LPD is a mode that the printer will advance the Dispense Distance after
printing and cut the label. The LPD is used to prevent the next job from printing until the
current job has been taken by the user.