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Printer Preferences PLT-01668, Version: 1.2
Setting Column Fields
Field Description
Head Resistance
This is factory set. If the main board or the Printhead is replaced, then adjust
this number.
Locate the Printhead Setting Number on the bottom of the Printhead.
The number reads R=XXXX.
Print Left of Form
Use this option to adjust the vertical position of the printed image on the
card; so it appears centered.
Maximum Adjustment Range is +/- 127.
Each increment equals .01”.
Image Darkness
Use this option to set the overall darkness of the printed image by increasing
or decreasing the amount of heat (used by the Printhead when printing).
Note: If the value is set too high, the Ribbon may jam or even break.
Print Top of Form
Use this option to adjust the length-wise or horizontal position of the printed
image on the card (so it appears to be centered).
Note: If the negative value is set too high, the Print Ribbon may break.
Mag Top of Form
Use this option to shift the starting point where the Printer begins to encode
the magnetic track data on the card’s Magnetic Stripe.
Note: If the negative value is set too high, the Printer may start encoding
before the Magnetic Stripe reaches the encoding head.
Maximum adjustment range is +/- 80.
Each increment equals .01”.
Ribbon Print Tension
Use the Ribbon Tension option to increase or decreases the amount of
tension (drag) on the Ribbon during printing.
Ribbon Calibrate
Green
This is a calibration driven value and should not be adjusted.
Note: This is factory set and should not be changed unless directed by a
technician.
Resin Heat Adjust
Use this adjustment for Black premium resin text and bar codes if they
appear faded, too light or too dark.
Maximum Adjustment Range is +/- 100.
Note: This control can be helpful for fine-tuning the transfer of resin text and
bar codes.
Sleep Time
The Sleep Time setting adjusts the number of minutes of inactivity before the
Printer enters a low power sleep state.
OLED Contrast
(display contrast)
Use this option to increase or decrease the contrast of the printer OLED (if
applicable).
Ribbon Calibrate Blue
This setting is a calibration driven value and should not be adjusted.
It is factory set and should not be changed unless directed by a technician.
Cleaning Rate
Use this option to adjust the number of cards printed before the Printer
displays a message indicating cleaning is needed.
The default value is 3000 cards.
Mag HI-Co Voltage
Offset
This setting is a calibration driven value and should not be adjusted.
It is factory set and should not be changed unless directed by a technician.
Mag Lo-Co Voltage
Offset
This setting is a calibration driven value and should not be adjusted.
It is factory set and should not be changed unless directed by a technician.
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