Avery Dennison ADTP-1 - Troubleshooting; Adjusting Print Quality; Setting Print Contrast

Troubleshooting 6-1
TROUBLESHOOTING
This chapter explains how to adjust print quality and contains basic troubleshooting
information.
If you need to call Technical Support, print a test label first. See “Printing a Test Label” in
Chapter 1 for more information.
Adjusting the Print Quality
Many factors impact print quality: type of supplies, print speed, print contrast, and the
type of printer application. The printer supports both thermal transfer and thermal direct
supplies. The type of supply should match the printer’s application.
♦ Use premium supplies if you want to print at high speeds.
♦ Select the print speed based on desired throughput and print quality. If print quality is
more important, reduce the print speed. A lower print speed increases the print
quality of labels. If throughput is more important, increase the print speed.
♦ If the print quality is too light or too dark, adjust the print contrast or the printhead
pressure dials.
Setting the Print Contrast
Having the correct print contrast setting is important because it affects how well your bar
codes scan and how long your printhead lasts.
To change the print contrast:
1. Press MENU.
2. Press  or  until you see SETUP. Press SELECT.
3. Press  or  until you see CONTRAST. Press SELECT.
4. Press CHANGE. The current setting is shown.
5. Press  or  to increase or decrease the contrast. Increasing the contrast setting
darkens the print; decreasing the contrast setting lightens the print.
Note: Press the left function button to change the amount (adjusts to change by 1, 10,
or 100).
6. When you see the contrast setting you need on the display, press SET to save.
7. Press BACK until you see “Ready,” then press SELECT.
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SETUP
← Contrast →
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1 SET CANCEL
SETUP
← Contrast →
0
CHANGE BACK