Genicom 3400e Manual De Usuario

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The minimum number of required image bands is dependent upon the 
print speed and the complexity of the label. Labels that contain numerous 
fields with different rotations, graphics, or combinations of these 
formatting options may require a higher number of image bands. 

To set the number of image bands, use PrintSet or the IPL command. For 
help, see the PrintSet online help or the IPL Programming Reference 
Manual. 

The maximum number of image bands available for use is 20 bands. The 
minimum number of image bands available is 2. 

Set the image band setting at the lowest number (2). 

Print a label at the desired speed. 

If the label prints, the image band setting is optimal. You do not need to 
perform any more adjustments. 

If the number of image bands is too low, the printer aborts the label 
before printing is completed and attempts to reprint the label at the 
slowest speed (2 ips) with the highest number of image bands (20). You 
need to continue with Step 3. 

Return to the original print speed and increase the original number of 
image bands one at a time. 

Continue to increase the number of image bands until the printer prints 
a label correctly. 

If the printer still aborts and reprints at the highest image band setting, 
you may be trying to optimize at a print speed that is too high for your 
label format. Try optimizing the number of image bands at a lower print 
speed or add an expansion DRAM SIMM. 

To print very complex labels at high speeds, you must allocate enough 
image bands to completely image the label before printing. Allocate one 
band for each inch of label length. By doing this, you can print at any 
speed. However, there may be a considerable delay between labels.