Print Speed; Cutter Operation; Print Density - Hengstler XPM 80 Operating Manual

XPM 80™ Thermal Printer Family

7.4. Print Speed

Print speed is affected by many factors. The maximum print speed is dependent upon the
operating voltage of the XPM 80™ version that you purchased. Other significant factors
affecting print speed are listed below.

Type of interface (USB fastest)

ASCII printing vs. Graphics printing (ASCII fastest)

Data transmission rate (serial) (faster is better)
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Default print density settings (smaller impact, but lower density is faster)

Dot history factor (smaller impact, but "off" is faster)
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Dot history levels (smaller impact, but "off" is faster)
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Burn time correction setting (smaller impact, but the most negative numbers are faster)
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Multi-strobe factor ("off" is faster)

Available current (higher is faster)
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Default print speed setting in configuration (higher is faster)

7.5. Cutter Operation

The XPM 80™ uses a "pizza-cutter" style paper cutter. A cutting disk moves from one side to
the other to sever the paper from the roll against a stationary, fixed blade. A separate motor
is used to control a helical cam that moves the "sled" holding the cutting disk. See Figure 9.
The cutter components can be accessed by opening the print mechanism. See "Printer
Access Control" above for details and instructions.
The XPM 80™ configuration tool allows the specification of the weight of the paper being
printed. This information is used by the printer to determine how fast the cutter should move
while cutting the paper. With thinner paper, cutting can be faster. Thicker paper requires
greater cutting torque from the cutter motor, which is achieved by cutting more slowly. This is
automatic and transparent to the application.
In the event of a paper jam, the XPM 80™ can be configured to make several repeat attempts
to cut the paper.
Configuration Tool. If these attempts are unsuccessful, the printer will report a paper jam
through the status system.
Note: Please be sure to remove power from the printer before opening the print mechanism
and accessing the cutter blades!
themselves!

7.6. Print Density

The darkness of the printout can be adjusted to match the paper and your application by
using the appropriate printer command (see XPM 80™ Command Set Manual P/N D 690
005) or by use of the "Print Density" settings in the Windows XP driver. Increasing print
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The number of attempts can be specified by using the XPM 80™
Always keep your fingers clear of the sharp blades
Figure 9
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