Configuring the Printer 2-9
B8. cut_mode Enables or disables the optional cutter. Since the cutter is 3.4
inches away from the printhead, printed tags may be left between
the printhead and cutter. 0 (does not cut) is the default.
Printed tags left between the printhead and cutter - Options:
1 Cuts each tag.
2 Cuts in strips, not each tag.
4 Does not cut before first tag, cuts each tag.
None or one printed tag left between the printhead and cutter -
Options:
3 Cuts each tag.
5 Cuts in strips, not each tag.
Description of cut mode operation:
in Batch?
Tags?
Batch?
Printed tags left between
printhead and cutter?
0 No No No No
1 Yes Yes Yes Yes*
2 Yes No (Feeds strips) Yes Yes*
3 Yes Yes Yes No*
4 No Yes Yes Yes*
5 Yes No (Feeds strips) Yes No*
No* Cut Modes 3 and 5 minimize the number of tags left between the printhead and the
cutter. Depending on the length of supply being cut, there may be one tag left between
the printhead and the cutter.
Yes* The last tag in the batch is queued to be cut once it reaches the cutter; however, there
may be printed tags left between the printhead and the cutter. The user must send
another batch to feed the last tag out far enough to be cut.
Note: Using “overstrike/continue” as the Error Action minimizes the number of RFID tags left
between the printhead and cutter. To use the least amount of RFID tags, set overstrike
to five.
Recommended Cutter Operation:
Printhead
Density
With
RFID
Supply
With
Stacker
Attached
Recommended Cut Modes
203
No No
1, 2, 4 – Note: Cut Modes 3 and 5 may cause ribbon tearing
203
No Yes
1, 2, 4 – Note: Cut Modes 3 and 5 may cause ribbon tearing
203
RFID is not supported with 203 dpi
203
RFID is not supported with 203 dpi
300*
No No 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
300*
No Yes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
300*
Yes No 1, 2, 4
300*
Yes Yes
3, 5 – Note: Some RFID supplies may curl and cause a jam (with cut
mode 3). If this happens, use cut mode 1.
* Contact Service to order replacement 300 dpi printheads (KST) for use with the cutter and RFID
supplies.
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