Genicom EasyCoder 3400e - Manual (Page 6)

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vi EasyCoder 3400e Bar Code Label Printer User’s Manual
Setting the Media Sensitivity Number ..............................................................................24
Setting the MSN for Intermec Media and Ribbon...............................................26
Setting the MSN for Other Media and Ribbon ...................................................26
Communicating With the Printer.....................................................................................28
Using the PrintSet Software.................................................................................29
Using Third-Party Software.................................................................................29
Using Intermec Printer Language (IPL) Commands ............................................29
Printing a Test Label ...........................................................................................29
Maintaining the Printer ......................................................................................................... 31
Inspecting the Printer .......................................................................................................32
Tools for Cleaning the Printer ..........................................................................................32
Maintenance Schedule ......................................................................................................32
Cleaning the Printhead ........................................................................................34
Cleaning the Printer Covers.................................................................................36
Cleaning the Drive Roller and Tear Bar...............................................................36
Cleaning the Media Guides and Media Path........................................................37
Cleaning the Label Sensors ..................................................................................38
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 41
Troubleshooting Checklist................................................................................................42
Printer Operation Problems..............................................................................................42
Print Quality Problems.....................................................................................................44
Communication Problems................................................................................................45
Preventing Data Loss ........................................................................................................46
Optimizing Printer Performance ..................................................................................... 47
Optimizing and Maintaining Print Quality ......................................................................48
Correcting Uneven Print Quality......................................................................................48
Adjusting the Print Darkness ............................................................................................49
Adjusting the Label Mark Sensor ......................................................................................50
Using the Printer Memory Efficiently...............................................................................52
How Is the Printer Storage Memory Used?..........................................................52
Making the Most of Your Memory......................................................................52
Increasing Throughput .....................................................................................................53
What Is an Image Band? ......................................................................................53
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