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Configuration
Control Panel LCD Displays
1/18/06
Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide
13163L-001 Rev. A
Control Panel LCD Displays
Use the LCD display on the control panel to adjust printer settings.
shows parameters
in the order in which they are displayed when you press
PLUS (+)
after entering Setup mode.
shows the additional parameters that appear when a wired or wireless
print server is installed in the printer.
While viewing parameters, press
PLUS (+)
to continue to the next parameter, or press
MINUS (-)
to return to the previous parameter in the cycle. Press
SELECT
when you wish to
modify a parameter or view its options. When a parameter is changed, an asterisk (*) appears
in the upper left corner of the display to indicate that the value is different from the one
currently active in the printer.
Table 9 • Printer Parameters (Page 1 of 23)
Parameter
Action/Explanation
Adjust Print Darkness
Darkness (burn duration) settings depend on a variety of factors, including
ribbon type, media type, and the condition of the printhead. You may adjust
the darkness for consistent high-quality printing.
Important •
Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides
good print quality. If the darkness is set too high, the ink may
smear, the ribbon may burn through, or the printhead may wear
prematurely.
If printing is too light or if there are voids in printed areas, increase the
darkness. If printing is too dark or if there is spreading or bleeding of
printed areas, decrease the darkness.
can be used to determine the best darkness
setting. You may want to adjust darkness while performing the
. Because the darkness setting takes effect immediately,
you can see the results on labels that are currently printing. Darkness
settings also may be changed by the driver or software settings.
Default: +10
Range: 0 to 30
To change the value shown:
1.
Press
SELECT
to select the parameter.
2.
Press
PLUS (+)
to increase darkness.
3.
Press
MINUS (-)
to decrease darkness.
4.
Press
SELECT
to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.
DARKNESS +10.0
- +