Shifting the scanning beam – Printronix ThermaLine T5000r User Manual

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Cut Media Handling Mode

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Shifting The Scanning Beam

This option enables you to shift the scanning beam horizontally to
the left or right. The left edge of the beam should be approximately
0.13 inches (3.3 mm) past the left edge of the tear bar. After you set
this value, save it as part of the configuration for future use.

The value range is from –99 to 99. The default is 0. Lower values
will move the beam to the left.

NOTE: You must set Admin User to Enable in the PRINTER

CONTROL menu to access the Beam Shift option.
(Refer to the

User’s Manual.)

1.

Press

to take the printer offline and place the printer in

Menu mode.

2.

If necessary, press

and

at the same time to unlock the

key.

3.

If necessary, press

until VALIDATOR displays.

4.

Press

until Validator Funct. displays.

5.

Make sure Enable is selected.

6.

Press

until Beam Shift displays.

7.

Press + or to scroll through the values: –99 to 99. The default
is 0. Lower values will move the beam to the left. Press

to

accept the shift value.

Keep selecting the new value until the beam width is at the
desired position. The left edge of beam should be
approximately 0.13 inches (3.3 mm) from the left edge of the
tear bar.

8.

Save the configuration for future use.

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