Printronix SL4M - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

1 Introduction ......................................................... 11
The SL4M/T4M Thermal Printer .......................................................... 11
Standard Features ........................................................................ 11
Optional Features.......................................................................... 12
Thermal Printer Technology ................................................................ 14
The Printing Process ..................................................................... 14
Manual Conventions ............................................................................ 14
Warnings and Special Information....................................................... 15
Related Documents ............................................................................. 15
Thermal Consumables......................................................................... 16
Media Selection............................................................................. 16
Ribbons ......................................................................................... 16
2 Operation ............................................................ 17
Unpacking the Printer .......................................................................... 17
Installation............................................................................................ 18
Power Cord Requirements ............................................................ 21
Setting Up the Printer .......................................................................... 21
Loading Ribbon ............................................................................. 22
Loading Roll Media ....................................................................... 25
Loading Fanfold Media.................................................................. 30
Operating Modes ................................................................................. 34
Controls and Indicators........................................................................ 35
Power Switch ................................................................................ 35
Powering On the Printer................................................................ 35
Control Panel ................................................................................ 36
Media Handling Modes ........................................................................ 40
Printhead Pressure Adjustment ........................................................... 41
Media Thickness Adjustment ........................................................ 41
Media Width Adjustment ............................................................... 42
Printhead Alignment...................................................................... 43
Positioning the Media Sensors ............................................................ 44
Sensing Different Media Types ..................................................... 46
Running Auto Calibrate........................................................................ 47
Running Media Profile ......................................................................... 48
Running Manual Calibrate ................................................................... 50
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