Printronix T5000e Series - Manual (Page 56)

Chapter 2 Configuring The Validator
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Beam Shift
This option enables you to shift the scanning beam horizontally to
the left or right. The left edge of the beam should be approximately
0.13 inches (3.3 mm) from the left edge of the tear bar. After you
set this value, save it as part of the configuration for future use.
The value range is from -99 to 99. The default is 0. Lower values
will move the beam to the left.
NOTE: You must set Admin User to Enable in the PRINTER
CONTROL menu to access the Beam Shift option.
(Refer to the
User’s Manual.)
1. Press to take the printer offline and place the printer in
Menu mode.
2. If necessary, press ↓ and ↵ at the same time to unlock the
↵ key.
3. If necessary, press until “VALIDATOR” displays.
4. Press
↓ until “Validator Funct.” displays.
5. Make sure the “Enable” option is selected.
6. Press ↓ until “Beam Shift” displays.
7. Press + or – to scroll through the values: -99 to 99. The default
is 0. Lower values will move the beam to the left. Press
↵ to
accept the shift value.
Keep selecting the new value until the beam width is at the
desired position. The left edge of beam should be
approximately 0.13 inches (3.3 mm) from the left edge of the
tear bar.
8. Save the configuration for future use.
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