Shifting The Scanning Beam - Printronix SL5000r User Manual

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 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) past the left edge
of the tear bar or the upper enclosure of a cutter assembly. 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:
1. Press
2. If necessary, press  and
3. Press
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
8. Save the configuration for future use. (Refer to Saving A Configuration in the
You must set Admin User to Enable (in the PRINTER CONTROL menu) to
access the Beam Shift option.
(Refer to the Administrator's Manual.)
. .
. to take the printer offline and place the printer in Menu mode.
. .
. until VALIDATOR displays.
will move the beam to the left. Press
Keep selecting the new value until the beam width is at the desired position. The left
edge of beam should be approximately 0.25 inches (6.35 mm) past the left edge of
the tear bar or the upper enclosure of a cutter assembly.
Administrator's Manual.)
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at the same time to unlock the
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to accept the shift value.
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key.
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