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5.6 Controlling Print Quality
The printer provides maximum flexibility by offering both direct
thermal and thermal transfer printing capabilities. To support these
printing options, the printer has a flexible set of printing controls.
The amount of heat applied by the printhead and the location of the
printhead in relation to the label media have the most effect on the
images that are printed on the labels. The printer provides
adjustments for quality, but limits them to prevent possible damage
to the printer. For example, low cost direct thermal stocks have very
high reaction temperatures, therefore it takes a great deal of energy to
make clear images on this type of media. This is also true for some
thermal transfer materials, (see Appendix F; Media and Ribbon
Overview). The printer provides three ways to compensate for this:
Increase the darkness setting in the Basic Functions Menu
(this will give only slight adjustment).
Use the H label formatting command to increase the software
heat setting for a specific format, use the Heat Setting option in
the Advanced Setup Menu for all formats or make adjustments
through your labeling program.
Use the P label formatting command to adjust the print speed for
a specific format, use the Print Speed option in the Advanced
Setup Menu for all formats or make adjustments through your
labeling program.