Star Micronics TUP500 Series Product Specifications Manual page 15

(5) Recommended Thermal Paper and Setting Print Density: See the table below.
Manufacturer Product Name
Mitsubishi P220AG
Paper Mills
HP220A
Limited
HP220AB-1
P220AGB
P220AB
PB670/PB770
Oji Paper PD450
Company
PD150R
PD160R
PD750R/PD700R
KSP P320RB/P320BB
Nippon Paper TF50KS-E2D
Industries
Note:
1. Print density settings must be changed according to the type and thickness of the paper.
2. Memory Switch 2: Change print density setting, or the density setting using the print den-
sity setting command <ESC> <RS> 'd' n.
3. There is the possibility that adequate reading results of bar codes or characters may not
be attained because of the scanner, paper type of print density. If so, evaluate your scan-
ner in advance.
4. To use 2-color type thermal paper, print in the dedicated 2-color print mode.
(6) Adjusting the Head Position: See the table below.
The printer requires that the head position be adjusted according to the thickness of the
paper to be used to ensure high quality printing.
To adjust the head position, change the position of the head adjust lever.
See the table below to set to the optimum lever position.
Head Adjust Lever
F ig. 3.3.1.6A . N orm al P osition
Notes:
1. Depending on the type of paper used, the desired print quality may not be attained even
if the head position is adjusted as described below. In such cases, try two head position
settings and use with the position setting that gives you good results. Change the print
density as required.
TUP500 Series Product Specifications
Quality Characteristics and Use
Normal Type
Long-storage Type
Long-storage Type
Normal Type (For Cards and Tickets)
Normal Type (For Cards and Tickets)
2-Color Type (Red/Black, Blue/
Black)
Normal Type
Normal Type
Long-storage Type
2-Color Type (Red/Black, Blue/
Black)
2-Color Type (Red/Black, Blue/
Black)
Normal Type
3-8
Paper Thickness
μm
65
65
75
80
85
75
60
75
65/75
75
65
65
F ig. 3.3.1.6B . Thick Paper Position
Value
N
3 (Default)
3 (Default)
3 (Default)
2
2
3 (Default)
2
3 (Default)
2
3 (Default)
3 (Default)
3 (Default)
Head Adjust Lever