Microcom 438 - Manual (Page 32)

Chapter 4 Designing Labels with LDS
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Generally, better print quality is achieved by printing at lower speeds, however this is also
dependent on the media and contrast settings as well.
Labels per minute can be calculated by the equation below:
PRINT SPEED
DPS VALUE
MM PER
SECOND
INCHES PER
SECOND
INCHES PER
MINUTE
00 203.2 8.0 480
01 190.5 7.5 450
02 177.8 7.0 420
03 165.1 6.5 390
04 152.4 6.0 360
05 139.7 5.5 330
06 127.0 5.0 300
07 114.3 4.5 270
08 101.6 4.0 240
09 88.9 3.5 210
10 76.2 3.0 180
11 63.5 2.5 150
12 50.8 2.0 120
13 38.1 1.5 90
Table 4-2 DPS Values
4.4.7 LCB (Label Control Byte)
HFM, LSX, LSY, WEB, GAP, DPS, LCB , AGD, SPG, OFX, OFY
This parameter selects the method the printer uses for detecting registration marks on the
different media types. The Model 224 and 424 printers have both upper (transmissive) and
lower (reflective) gap detectors as standard equipment. The following sections discuss the
LCB settings for the different media types.
4.4.7.1
Die-Cut and Blow-Hole Media (setting = 0)
A selection of “0” in the LCB parameter instructs the printer to detect the leading edge of a
die-cut label or a “blow-hole” to identify the start of the next label. In this method light from
the lower sensor passes through the stock to the detector in the upper sensor. This is
IPS x 60 seconds
Labels per Minute =
Label Height