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Beam shift – Printronix Online Data Validator User Manual

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Advanced Validator Options

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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
0.25 inches (6.35 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.

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.

Press

until VALIDATOR displays.

4.

Press

↑ until Beam Shift displays.

5.

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 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) from the left edge of the
tear bar.

6.

Save the configuration for future use. (Refer to Saving A
Configuration in the

User’s Manual

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