Setting The Media Sensitivity Number - Intermec 3400 User Manual

3400, 3440, and 3600 Bar Code Label Printer User's Manual

Setting the Media Sensitivity Number

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Media sensitivity is important because you use it to optimize print quality and
print speed. The three-digit media sensitivity number (MSN) specifies the
amount of heat required by the printhead to image a label. The amount of heat
that each roll of media or ribbon requires is unique due to different chemistries
and manufacturing processes. Intermec has developed heating schedules (the
amount of heat required to image a label) to produce the highest possible print
quality for Intermec media and ribbon combinations on Intermec printers.
Look for the three-digit media sensitivity number on:
the side of the media roll. Use the last three digits (140 in the example) of
the 15-digit number stamped on the roll for the media sensitivity number.
a small label attached to the roll of media.
a small label attached to the plastic bag of your ribbon roll. Your label may
be different than this example, but it will contain the sensitivity number.
Note: Some ribbon rolls have the media sensitivity number printed on the inside core.
Use this three-digit number to optimize print quality and print speed on your
printer. You can achieve the best print quality on the printer by using only
Intermec ribbon and media products. The default sensitivity setting for thermal
transfer media is 567. For direct thermal media, the default sensitivity setting is
420.
Use the PrintSet software, your third-party software, or the IPL command set to
change the media sensitivity number. If you want to see the current sensitivity
setting of your printer, print out a software configuration label.
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HelvC
FG 8pt Italic
SENSITIVITY NUMBER
5 7
3XXXU.029