Zebra Technologies Z6Mplus - Manual (Page 75)

Configuration
Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays
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Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays
Table 9 shows the configuration options for your printer. Parameters are shown in the order in
which they are displayed when you press PLUS (+) after entering the setup mode. Table 10
on page 72 shows the front panel parameters that display when an optional print server is
installed.
Throughout this process, press PLUS (+) to continue to the next parameter, or press
MINUS (–) to return to the previous parameter in the cycle. Refer to
Basic Configuration
on page 53 for information on changing just the basic print settings.
Table 9 • Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays (Sheet 1 of 15)
Parameter Action/Explanation
DARKNESS Adjusting Print Darkness
Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides good print quality. Darkness set too
high may cause ink to smear or the printer may burn through the ribbon.
Darkness settings are dependent upon a variety of factors, including ribbon type, media,
and the condition of the printhead. You may adjust the darkness for consistent
high-quality printing. Darkness settings also may be changed by the driver or software
settings. To determine if your print darkness setting is optimal, perform the
FEED Self
Test on page 98 .
You may want to adjust the printer’s darkness while performing the PAUSE Self Test
on page 97 . Because the darkness setting takes effect immediately, you can see the
results on labels that are currently printing during the test.
Default: +10
Range: 0 to +30
1. Press SELECT to select the parameter.
2. Press PLUS (+) to increase darkness if printing is too light or if there are voids in
printed areas.
3. Press MINUS (–) to decrease darkness if printing is too dark or if there is spreading
or bleeding of printed areas.
4. Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.
PRINT SPEED Adjusting Print Speed
Speed is measured in inches per second (ips).
Default: 2 ips
1. Press SELECT to select the parameter.
2. Press PLUS (+) to increase print speed.
3. Press MINUS (–) to decrease print speed.
4. Press SELECT to accept any changes and deselect the parameter.