Intermec EasyCoder PD42 User Manual page 120

Appendix D — Setup Parameters (IPL)
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Paper Type
The Paper Type parameters control how the transfer ribbon
mechanism and the ribbon sensor work. There are two paper
type options:
• DT (Direct Thermal) is used for heat-sensitive media without
any need for a thermal transfer ribbon. Default.
• TTR (Thermal Transfer) is used for non heat-sensitive
receiving face materials in combination with a thermal
transfer ribbon.
Testfeed Mode
In certain unusual cases, a Testfeed may have been unable to
succesfully identify gaps or marks in the media. It is thus possible
to set the Testfeed Mode to Slow to allow the Label Stop Sensor
to more easily identify media gaps/marks. The options are Slow
and Fast (default).
Label Length Dots
The Label Length setup specifies the length in dots of each copy
along the media feed direction (X-coordinate). This is used for
"label-out" detection.
Sensitivity (Media Sensitivity Number)
This setup parameter specifies the characteristics of the direct
thermal media or combination of receiving face material and
thermal transfer ribbon, so the printer's firmware can optimize
the heating of the printhead and the print speed. Standard
supplies from Intermec are labeled with a 3-digit media
sensitivity number which is used to specify the media grade. Look
for the media sensitivity number on:
• the side of the media roll. Use the last three digits 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.
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