Configuring Your Epic 430
TM
Printer
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Setting up for Color Paper
The Epic 430
TM
may be configured to print two color thermal paper. For good
print quality, the printer should be configured to print the paper being used. If
the paper you are using is included in the list of papers displayed during
printer configuration, that configuration should be used. If not, the printer
should be set to Generic Color. If this does not produce acceptable print
quality, you may select Custom Color.
Custom Color
When using Custom Color, start with a read setting of about 0.12 mJ/sq.mm
and a black energy of 0.24 mJ/sq.mm. First, adjust the black level to produce
acceptable black print.
DO NOT EXCEED 0.40 mJ/sq.mm, or the paper may
start to stick to the print head and cause paper jams.
Setting the Black energy too high will also slow the
printer down. All color papers tested by TransAct will
operate with black levels less than 0.35 mJ/sq.mm.
When the Black energy is set, adjust the Color value.
NEVER exceed the Black energy with the Color energy.
The color level can be very critical. Do not attempt to
make the color darker by increasing the energy to the
point where black starts to appear, the print quality will
not be consistent.
Remote Configuration
Remote configuration is provided for all printers, and is accessed through a
series of extended diagnostic and configuration commands. The TransAct
®
universal configuration program will allow the configuration to be read, edited,
and written back to the printer. It will also allow the configuration of one printer
to be recorded and replicated over a number of printers. The program is
available from TransAct Technical Support or by downloading it from the
Internet – consult the section On-line Technical Support for further details.
Remote Boot Load
The Epic 430
TM
printer is equipped with a special boot loader feature that will
allow field updates of the printer’s firmware. This loader is started by
command and then a TransAct
®
firmware load image is sent to the printer.
When the load image is successfully received by the remote boot loader, the
printer will automatically reset and operate with the updated code. If the
firmware update fails for any reason, the printer will remain in Remote Boot
load mode until a successful load is accomplished.
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