Darkness Adjustment - Datamax ?-class series Maintenance Manual

2.7 Darkness Adjustment

The Darkness Adjustment allows compensation for changes that may occur in print contrast following a
printhead replacement. Depending upon the printer model, this adjustment is accomplished as follows:
Non-Display models:
Turning the Darkness Adjustment in a clockwise direction will darken the print, while a counterclockwise
adjustment will lighten the print. Following a printhead replacement, compare a label printed with the old
printhead to one printed with the new printhead. If the darkest portions of the label are different, turn the
Darkness Adjustment until the labels match.
Display-equipped models:
Using the Menu System, go to Print Control / Custom Adjustments / Darkness (see the Operator's
Manual for details).
Note: Large increases in the 'Darkness Adjustment' can shorten printhead life. If you need to increase the
darkness of the printed labels, try increasing the Heat value and/or slow the Print Speed using your
software program or via DPL commands; see the Operator's Manual for details.
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