Printronix SL4M User Guide

1 Introduction ......................................................... 11

The SL4M/T4M Thermal Printer .......................................................... 11

Standard Features ........................................................................ 11

Optional Features.......................................................................... 13

Thermal Printer Technology ................................................................ 14

The Printing Process ..................................................................... 14

Manual Conventions ............................................................................ 15

Warnings And Special Information ...................................................... 15

Related Documents ............................................................................. 15

Thermal Consumables......................................................................... 17

Media Selection............................................................................. 17

Ribbons ......................................................................................... 17

2 Operation ............................................................ 19

Unpacking The Printer ......................................................................... 19

Installation............................................................................................ 20

Power Cord Requirements ............................................................ 23

Setting Up The Printer ......................................................................... 23

Loading Ribbon ............................................................................. 24

Loading Roll Media ....................................................................... 27

Loading Fanfold Media.................................................................. 32

Operating Modes ................................................................................. 36

Controls And Indicators ....................................................................... 37

Power Switch ................................................................................ 37

Powering On The Printer............................................................... 37

Control Panel ................................................................................ 38

Media Handling Modes ........................................................................ 42

Printhead Pressure Adjustment ........................................................... 43

Media Thickness Adjustment ........................................................ 43

Media Width Adjustment ............................................................... 44

Printhead Alignment ...................................................................... 45

Positioning The Media Sensors ........................................................... 46

Sensing Different Media Types ..................................................... 48

Running Auto Calibrate........................................................................ 49

Running Media Profile ......................................................................... 50

Running Manual Calibrate ................................................................... 52

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