Zebra Technologies R-140 - Manual (Page 59)

Configuration and Calibration Sequence
50 Zebra R-140 User’s Guide
Press Display Shows Action/Explanation
---- PRINTER READY Normal printer operation.
Setting Print Parameters
DARKNESS
Adjusting Print Darkness Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL key to
increase darkness. Press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to decrease
darkness.
Default: +10
Range: 0 to +30
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.
If printing is too light, or if there are voids in printed areas, you
should increase the darkness. If printing is too dark, or if there is
spreading or bleeding of printed areas, you should decrease the
darkness.
The
FEED key self test on page 90 can also be used to determine
the best darkness setting. Since the darkness setting takes effect
immediately, you can see the results on labels that are currently
printing.
CAUTION: Set the darkness to the lowest setting that provides
good print quality. Darkness set too high may cause
ink smearing and/or it may burn through the ribbon.
Darkness settings also may be changed by the driver or software
settings.
TEAR OFF
Adjusting the Tear-Off Position Press the RIGHT BLACK OVAL
key to increase the value, press the LEFT BLACK OVAL key to
decrease the value. Each press of the key adjusts the tear-off
position by four dot rows.
Default: +0
Range: -120 to +120
This parameter establishes the position of the media over the
tear-off/peel-off bar after printing. The label and backing can be
torn off or cut between labels.
PRINT MODE
Selecting Print Mode Press the RIGHT or LEFT BLACK OVAL key
to display other choices.
Default: Tear-off
Selections: Tear-off, peel-off, cutter, rewind, applicator*
Print mode settings tell the printer the method of media delivery
that you wish to use. Be sure to select a print mode that your
hardware configuration supports since some selections displayed
are for optional printer features.
* Option required