Rev AA Printer Configuration 4-19
Videojet 1710 Operator Manual
Manual Print Option
Select Manual Print (see Figure 4-24 on page 4-18) from the Print menu if you do
not require to start the printing from an external source. When you give the print
command, the printer prints one copy of the message.
Shaft Encoder
Source
Set the shaft encoder to Internal option for a fixed line
speed.
Set to External option for use with a compatible shaft
encoder where the line speed is variable.
Note: If external shaft encoder is selected, the user has
to also enter the encoder type (non-quadrature, A then
B, or B then A).
Set to Auto Encoder for use when speed of the product
changes, because the product slips on the conveyor.
Photocell Source The print is activated from the source External 1
(standard-connection option), or External 2.
Note: An option of "None" is also available in the
Photocell Source field.
Print Acknowledge Sends a signal to an external control system (normally
through the connector COMM1). There are two options.
1. Off The print acknowledge signal is not
sent.
2. After Compile After the update of any dynamic
information like Clock Codes or
counter information in the message
is printed, the print acknowledge
character is sent.
Print ACK ASCII
code
Sets the ASCII character code (0 to 255) sent to the
control system.
Throw distance You must enter the distance that is set between the
printhead and the product.
Remote Source
Action
Provides instructions to the printer when the record
buffer runs out of data:
• Clear buffer
• Message repeat desired – the printer will continue to
print the last message when it reaches the end of the
buffer.
• Message repeat not desired – the printer will stop
the print when it reaches the end of the buffer.
Table 4-5: Print Control Menu (Continued)
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