Formax ColorMaxLP Operator Manual User Manual
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Appendix
Formax
Maintenance
Print Test Page
Print a test page.
• Barcodes: Print barcode test page.
• PQ Plot: Print diagnostics test page.
Printhead
Clean
Clean the printhead. Always start with the Normal cleaning cycle and
proceed to the next level only when print quality does not improve.
• Normal
• Extended
• Extreme
Replace
Deprime the printhead and release the printhead latch, allowing the user
to change the printhead.
Service Station
2
Cap Printhead
Cap the printhead.
Eject
Eject the service station.
Sensor
1
Transmissive
Adjust the sensitivity of the transmissive gap sensor (–5 to 5). This sensor
detects the inter-label gap or notch.
Reflective
Adjust the sensitivity of the reflective gap sensor (–5 to 5). This sensor
detects the inter-label black mark.
Level
Detect and display the tilt angle of the printer.
The print engine needs to be kept within two degrees from the horizontal
plane in both the X and Y axes, otherwise ink flow to the printhead will be
disrupted. Use this option to help you adjust the printer’s tilt angle within
±2 degrees from horizontal.
Ext Signal Print
1
By I/O
When this option is selected, the printer receives the print job but will
not print until it receives a signal from an external device.
See
Printer Interface (GPIO) Specifications
on page 82.
Menu/Option
Description