HID DTC4500e User Guide - Manual (Page 40)

DTC4500e_User Guide_EN, PLT-01669, Rev. 1.1
Page 40 April 2014
4.6.1 Overview of Advanced Settings
Setting Description
Head Resistance This is factory set. If the main board or the printhead is replaced
then adjust this number.
Locate the printhead setting number on the bottom of the
printhead.
The number reads R=XXXX.
Print Left of Form Use this option to adjust the vertical position of the printed image
on the card; so it appears centered.
Maximum Adjustment Range is +/- 127.
Each increment equals .01”.
Image Darkness Use this option to set the overall darkness of the printed image by
increasing or decreasing the amount of heat (used by the
Printhead when printing).
Information: If the value is set too high, the Ribbon
may jam or even break.
Print Top of Form Use this option to adjust the length-wise or horizontal position of
the printed image on the card (so it appears to be centered).
Information: If the negative value is set too high, the
Print Ribbon may break.
Mag Top of Form Use this option to shift the starting point where the Printer begins
to encode the magnetic track data on the card’s Magnetic Stripe.
Information: If the negative value is set too high, the
Printer may start encoding before the Magnetic Stripe
reaches the encoding head.
Maximum adjustment range is +/- 80.
Each increment equals .01”.
Ribbon Print Tension Use the Ribbon Tension option to increase or decreases the
amount of tension (drag) on the Ribbon during printing.
Ribbon Calibrate Green This is a calibration driven value and should not be adjusted.
Note: This is factory set and should not be changed unless
directed by a technician.