November 2014 PLT-01277, Version: 1.2
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4.4.1 Settings and Troubleshooting
Apply
This option applies the changed values. Change the current value by clicking the field
to activate the control, enter the new value, and click Apply or OK to apply the
change. The change to the firmware value is confirmed by one beep from the printer.
Restore Defaults
This option restores all factory default values. To restore the factory default values,
click Restore Defaults and click Yes on the Settings confirmation window.
Setting Description Troubleshooting
Head Resistance
Printhead resistance is set to
an incorrect value.
Locate the actual resistance value on the printhead,
for example, R=XXX.
Print Left of Form
Adjusts the vertical position
of the printed image on the
card; so it appears centered.
Reserved
Image Darkness
Adjusts the overall darkness
of the printed image by
increasing or decreasing the
amount of heat used by the
printhead when printing.
Lighten the printed image by clicking or enter the
exact negative value decreasing the printhead heat.
Darken the image by clicking or entering a positive
value increasing the amount of printhead heat.
IMPORTANT: If this setting is set too high, the ribbon
may jam or break.
Print Top of Form
Adjusts the length-wise or
horizontal position of the
printed image on the card (so
it appears to be centered)
Reserved
Ribbon Print
Tension
Adjusts the tension (drag) on
the ribbon during printing.
Increase the value to increase tension. To decrease
tension, decrease the value.
Note: Small adjustments are recommended. Too high
or too low tension can cause the ribbon to break.
Ribbon Calibrate
Green
Reserved Reserved
Resin Heat Adjust
Adjusts the darkness of black
resin text and bar codes if
they appear faded or too
light or dark.
Increase the value to darken the print. Decrease the
value to lighten the print.
Sleep Time
Adjusts the time until the
printer stops energizing the
transfer roller, which
conserves energy.
Increase the setting to delay the sleep mode. Disable
sleep mode with a 0 value.
The counter for this setting starts after standby time
has elapsed.
OLED Contrast
Reserved Reserved
Ribbon Calibrate
Blue
Reserved Reserved
Group or Field Description
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