Setting The Media Sensitivity Number - Intermec EasyCoder 3400 User Manual

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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.
Media sensitivity number: This illustration shows you where to find the media
sensitivity number. Note that some ribbon rolls have the media sensitivity number
printed inside of the 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.
Chapter 2— Operating the Printer
SENSITIVITY NUMBER
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