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PRINTER TYPE
Set the print mode.
• DISPENSER: Peel the liner from the printed label as it is advanced to
the product's front. Once the printed label has been removed by the
applicator, the next label will retract and position itself for printing.
• CONTINUOUS: Print the specified number of media. The media
remains in position for printing at all times.
• LINERLESS: Perform backfeed, print and then feed each label to the
applicator for cutting. You can specify the distance of FEED OFFSET
and BACKFEED OFFSET in the SERVICE MODE menu.
BACKFEED MOTION
Set the backfeed motion in dispenser mode.
• AFTER: Backfeed the front part of the next label after dispensing the
label.
• BEFORE: Before printing, backfeed the front part of the media to the
print head position.
• CONTROLED: When selected, backfeed motion is controlled by EXT
signal. DISPENSE IN (9 Pin) and HOME POS. (3 Pin) are enabled in
EXT input/output signal.
Note
Shows only if PRINTER TYPE is set to DISPENSER.
PRINT METHOD
Set the print method.
• TRANSFER: Print using a ribbon.
• DIRECT: Print using direct thermal paper.
PITCH SENSOR
Enable or disable the pitch sensor.
• ENABLE: Enable the pitch sensor.
• DISABLE: Disable the pitch sensor.
Note
Shows only if PRINTER TYPE is set to CONTINUOUS.
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