Datamax-O'Neil VMP-2000 Installation Guide - Manual (Page 17)

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Printer Settings
Datamax-O’Neil VMP-2000 Installation Guide
Printer Settings
If you begin to see print head jams or the paper is catching under the print head when in the
‘home’ position, you may wish to change the print head centering setting or skip over
perforation.
Print Head Centering
The VMP printer has the ability to control the print head location when the media moves
across the media’s horizontal perforation. The default setting is ON when the printer is
shipped from the factory. In the default mode, the print head will move to the ‘home’ location
when moving across the perforation, which can cause problems. The head centering
command, when invoked, moves the print head to the center of the page when moving over
the perforation.
The print head centering setting can be changed using the Datamax-O’Neil software tools
(OPDI Suite or MFlash) or it can be changed in your software application.
Use firmware 5.49 or higher and check the Programmers Reference Manual for the proper
command and implementation.
Skip Over Perforation
The VMP printer has the ability to automatically control how close you print to the
perforation. Printing too close to the perforation can cause jams, paper catches, and other
problems. The default setting is OFF when the printer is shipped from the factory. In the
default mode, you will be able to print up to or on the perforation. The printer is not limited
from the factory to a particular setting due to various applications and varying form lengths.
The skip over perforation setting can be changed using the Datamax-O’Neil software tools
(OPDI Suite or MFlash) or it can be changed in your software application.
Check the Programmers Reference Manual for the proper command and implementation.
Note: Printing close to or on the perforation is not recommended.