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33 User Manual
Using the System
Print Width
Minimum width (i.e. the fastest the printer can print) is 0. The width of printed characters may be
increased by increasing the stored value. When used in conjunction with Shaft Encoder “On” the width
is equivalent to shaft encoder pulses between rasters.
Print Delay
This is the delay between prints (Photocell Off/Enable) or the delay between the photocell triggering
and print appearing on the product (Photocell Triggered).
NOTES:
1. Too small a delay may result in a “3.02 Over Speed (Print Go)” warning.
2. Minimum width and delay settings are interactive to allow sufficient time between
printing for Phasing and VOD to occur. On entering a value less than the minimum
against the Print Delay option, the following message will be displayed:
“Value not set: too small”
Increase the Print Delay value in increments of 1 until you enter a value that is accepted; this is the
minimum delay.
Print Count
This display shows the number of products printed so far. To reset or change this value, type in the
required number.
Reverse Message
The print must be stopped to change this option.
Off: the message will be printed as on the display.
On: the message will be printed right to left.
Bold Ratio
A bold ratio of 1 is equivalent to standard print, e.g. one vertical line of drops per vertical in a 7 HI raster
or two vertical lines of drops per vertical in a 16 HI raster. Simply enter the ratio required.
NOTE: If large, dense print is required, a bold ratio of 9 and a print height of +30% may produce
the required density.
To change this option on an existing pattern printing must be stopped, the ratio changed and the
pattern edited.
Set Time
Printing must be stopped to change this option. Simply enter, in a 24 hour format, the time required.
Set Date
Printing must be stopped to change this option. Simply enter the date required in Day, Month, Year
order.
Photocell
Printing must be stopped to change this option. Select the required setting by using the left or right
arrow keys.
This can be set to any of the following values:
Triggered One trigger equals one print.
Enabled The printer will print continuously as long as the photocell remains triggered.
Remote The printer will print upon receipt of a signal from the remote computer, via the
RS¨C232 link.
Off Printer ignores the photocell signal and will print continuously at a rate dictated by
the Print Width and Print Delay settings.
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