Datamax TV Mount VMP-2000 User Manual

If you begin to see print head jams or the paper is catching under the print head when in the 

‘home’ position, you may wish to change the print head centering setting or skip over 

perforation.

The VMP printer has the ability to control the print head location when the media moves 

across the media’s horizontal perforation. The default setting is ON when the printer is 

shipped from the factory. In the default mode, the print head will move to the ‘home’ location 

when moving across the perforation, which can cause problems. The head centering 

command, when invoked, moves the print head to the center of the page when moving over 

the perforation.
The print head centering setting can be changed using the Datamax-O’Neil software tools 

(OPDI Suite or MFlash) or it can be changed in your software application.
Use firmware 5.49 or higher and check the Programmers Reference Manual for the proper 

command and implementation.

The VMP printer has the ability to automatically control how close you print to the 

perforation. Printing too close to the perforation can cause jams, paper catches, and other 

problems. The default setting is OFF when the printer is shipped from the factory. In the 

default mode, you will be able to print up to or on the perforation. The printer is not limited 
from the factory to a particular setting due to various applications and varying form lengths. 

The skip over perforation setting can be changed using the Datamax-O’Neil software tools 

(OPDI Suite or MFlash) or it can be changed in your software application. 
Check the Programmers Reference Manual for the proper command and implementation.

Note: Printing close to or on the perforation is not recommended.