Configuring the printer 19, Con fig u ra tion 19, Ba sic 19 – Zebra Technologies R-140 User Manual

Page 29: Configuring the software or printer driver

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Configuring the Software or Printer Driver

Many printer settings may also be controlled by your printer’s driver or

label preparation software. Refer to the driver or software documentation

for more information.

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Display Shows

Action/Explanation

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PRINTER READY

Normal printer operation.

DARKNESS

Press the BLACK OVAL keys to increase or decrease the print

darkness setting. (You may need to change this setting when

you print your label.)

PRINT MODE

Press the BLACK OVAL keys to select tear-off, peel-off, cutter,

or rewind mode.

MEDIA TYPE

Press the BLACK OVAL keys to select continuous or

non-continuous media type. (If you choose continuous

media, you must also include a label length instruction in

your label format.)

SENSOR TYPE

Press the BLACK OVAL keys to select transmissive or black

mark sensing mode. Unless your media has black marks on

the back, leave your printer at the default setting (web).

PRINT METHOD

Press the BLACK OVAL keys to select thermal transfer (if you

are using ribbon) or direct thermal (no ribbon).

MAXIMUM

LENGTH

Press the BLACK OVAL keys to set the value that is closest to,

but not less than, the length of the label you are using.

SAVE SETTINGS

Press the BLACK OVAL keys to select:

PERMANENT -- saves the changes when the power is turned

off.

Press NEXT/SAVE to accept the selection.

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PRINTER READY

You have exited the configuration mode and are now ready

to calibrate the printer.

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