MF Digital Spectrum 2 Thermal (Rev: 03/05/01) - Manual (Page 60)

Spectrum2 Printer Operator’s Guide
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• For Auto setting: use Auto Checkbox to set Strobe to Auto. When checked, printer
will use factory default settings that should work with most standard CD discs. While
the value of the Auto Setting is not shown, typically for black ribbon it is 15 and for a
color ribbon is 15.
• For manually setting the Strobe Setting, use the Slider Bar to adjust strobe over a
range of values. In general, a higher strobe setting results in darker labeling.
• If label is too dark, reduce strobe setting by 5 units and re-print. Repeat this process
until proper print out is obtained.
• If label is too light increase strobe setting by 5 units and re-print, repeat this process
until proper print out occurs. Please note: if strobe setting is above the 15 unit range
or higher and print is light, first try a lower strobe setting in the 15 unit range and
increase the strobe. In some cases a very high strobe setting will result in an uneven
print, and increasing the strobe setting further may cause the ribbon to melt or tear
when printing. If this occurs, reduce the strobe setting and check the printout. If print
out is fuzzy, cleaning the print head may be required (see Maintenance Section for
print head cleaning information).
Spool Settings
• Set spool settings as indicated below:
• Go to Start / Settings / Printers and right click on Spectrum2
• Click Properties and click the Scheduling tab
• If you are operating a standalone printer click Spool print documents so
program finishes printing faster.
• If you are operating with automation click Print directly to printer.
• Click OK