Printronix SL4M Manuale Utente

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 ............................................................................ 14

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

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

Thermal Consumables......................................................................... 16

Media Selection............................................................................. 16

Ribbons ......................................................................................... 16

2 Operation ............................................................ 17

Unpacking The Printer ......................................................................... 17

Installation............................................................................................ 18

Power Cord Requirements ............................................................ 21

Setting Up The Printer ......................................................................... 21

Loading Ribbon ............................................................................. 22

Loading Roll Media ....................................................................... 25

Loading Fanfold Media.................................................................. 30

Operating Modes ................................................................................. 34

Controls And Indicators ....................................................................... 35

Power Switch ................................................................................ 35

Powering On The Printer............................................................... 35

Control Panel ................................................................................ 36

Media Handling Modes ........................................................................ 40

Printhead Pressure Adjustment ........................................................... 41

Media Thickness Adjustment ........................................................ 41

Media Width Adjustment ............................................................... 42

Printhead Alignment ...................................................................... 43

Positioning The Media Sensors ........................................................... 44

Se nsing Different Media Types ..................................................... 46

Running Auto Calibrate........................................................................ 47

Running Media Profile ......................................................................... 48

Running Manual Calibrate ................................................................... 50

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