[Printing] Menu

The following settings are available in the [Printing] menu:

[Label Length]

Set the length of the media.

The setting range of the label length is 1 to 6000 dots.

• The length of 1 dot is 0.083 mm (0.0033"). • You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu. • Set the label size to a value that includes the liner.

[Label Width]

Set the width of the media.

The setting range of the label width is 1 to 960 dots.

• The length of 1 dot is 0.083 mm (0.0033"). • You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu. • Set the label size to a value that includes the liner.

[Auto Measure]

The product automatically measures the length of the media.

The measured length of the media will be automatically saved in [Label Length].

The Auto Measure function can be performed when [Sensor Type] is set to [Gap] or [I-Mark].

　

The setting procedure of the label length using the Auto Measure function is as follows:

1.	Load the media.

2.	Enable [Auto Measure].

3.	Press the / (Standby/Home) button to show the Home screen.

4.	Open the top cover. (Cover Open error occurs.)

5.	Close the top cover.

6.	When you press the / (Standby/Home) button again, the product feeds two pieces of label and measures the label length.

7.	The measured label length is saved in [Label Length].

• When you enable [Auto Measure], this function executes in the following conditions: ◦ When the product changes to Online mode for the first time after being powered on ◦ When the product changes to Online mode after the top cover is opened/closed ◦ When the product changes to Online mode after the setting of [Sensor Type] is changed • When [Protocol] in the [Applications] menu is changed to [SZPL], [Auto Measure] is enabled and executed automatically.

[Speed]

The setting range of the print speed is from 2 to 6 ips (inches/sec) (50.8 to 152.4 mm/sec).

• When only the optional battery is installed, the setting range is from 2 to 4 ips (50.8 to 101.6 mm/sec). • When [Speed] is set to more than 5 ips (127 mm/sec) while the product is connected to an AC power supply, it changes to 4 ips (101.6 mm/sec) if the battery starts to be used. • If [Linerless tearoff] is selected in the [Print Mode] menu and you use media that is 20 to 23 mm (0.79 to 0.91") long, set the print speed to 5 ips (127 mm/sec) or less. • Setting the print speed to a level that is too fast may affect the print quality.

[Sensor Type]

Set the sensor type for detecting the media.

The options are as follows:

None

Disable the media sensor.

Gap

Select when using the media of Gap type. Use the transmissive type sensor.

I-Mark

Select when using the media of I-mark type. Use the reflective type sensor.

• If [Dispenser] is selected in the [Print Mode] menu, only [Gap] and [I-Mark] will be available. • If you have selected [Linerless tearoff] or [Linerless cutter] in the [Print Mode] menu, only [None] and [I-Mark] will be available.

[I-Mark Position]

Set the position of the I-mark.

Appears only if you have selected [I-Mark] in the [Sensor Type] menu.

The options are as follows:

Center I-Mark

Select when the I-mark is positioned at the center.

The I-mark position is determined by the label size.

(1) Media feed direction

Bottom I-Mark

Select when the I-mark is positioned at the bottom.

(1) Media feed direction

Top I-Mark

Select when the I-mark is positioned at the top.

(1) Media feed direction

Custom I-Mark

Custom I-mark allows using labels where the I-mark position does not correspond with [Center I-Mark], [Bottom I-Mark] and [Top I-Mark]. With the [I-Mark Offset] setting, you can set the position of the I-mark. The stop position and the printed image will be adjusted accordingly but the backfeed distance will not change.

This I-mark position is an example.

(1) Media feed direction

• If you have selected [Cutter], [Partial cutter], [Linerless cutter] or [Linerless tearoff] in the [Print Mode] menu, [Center I-Mark] is not available.

[Label Size]

Set the label size to determine the position of the center I-mark.

Appears only if you have selected [Center I-Mark] in the [I-Mark Position] menu.

The options are as follows:

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[16mm]

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[20mm]

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[25mm]

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[35mm]

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[38mm]

(1) Media feed direction

(2) Print position

(3) I-mark position

(4) Label size

The center I-mark position (3) is determined by the label size (4).

Label size (4)	I-mark Position (3)
16.0 mm	4.7 mm
20.3 mm	7.0 mm
25.4 mm	13.0 mm
35.0 mm	-3.0 mm (rear label end)
38.1 mm	9.0 mm

[I-Mark Offset]

Set the I-mark offset position.

Appears only if you have selected [Custom I-Mark] in the [I-Mark Position] menu.

The setting range is from 0 to 999 dots.

(1) Media feed direction

(2) I-mark position

(3) Print position

• The length of 1 dot is 0.083 mm (0.0033"). • You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.

[Auto-mode]

When [Auto-mode] is enabled, the print mode changes automatically according to the status of the installed option or the way media is loaded.

• With the standard model, operate in dispenser mode if you have loaded media for dispenser mode and tear-off mode if you have loaded media for continuous/tear-off mode. • Operate in cutter mode if you have installed the optional cutter kit or linerless cutter kit. • Operate in partial cutter mode if you have installed the optional partial cutter kit.

[Print Mode]

Set the print mode.

The options are as follows:

Continuous

Continuously print the specified number of the media. The media remains in position for printing at all times.

Tear-Off

After printing the specified number of media, the product feeds the last printed media so that it is fully extended out of the product’s front for removal. After printing, tear off the media manually. The media will be back to the print head position for starting the next printing.

Linerless tearoff

The product feeds each printed media so that it is fully extended out of the product’s front for removal. After the printed media is torn off manually, the next media retracts and positions itself for printing. When using a linerless label, install the optional linerless kit and select [Linerless tearoff] instead of [Tear-Off].

Dispenser

Peels the liner from the printed label as the label is fed to the product’s front. Once the printed label has been removed from the product for application, the next label retracts and positions itself for printing.

Cutter

Cuts each media while printing the specified number of media. You can specify this option only if you have installed the cutter kit or the linerless cutter kit.

• You need to specify the type of the cutter you are using in the [Printing] > [Cutter Type] menu.

Linerless cutter

Prints and cuts each media. After the cut media is removed, the next media retracts and positions itself for printing. You can specify this option only if you have installed the cutter kit or the linerless cutter kit. When using a linerless label, install the optional linerless kit and select [Linerless cutter] instead of [Cutter].

• You need to specify the type of the cutter you are using in the [Printing] > [Cutter Type] menu.

Partial cutter

Cuts each media leaving a part of the media while printing the specified number of media. You can specify this option only if you have installed the partial cutter kit.

• The selectable print modes differ in accordance with the installed option. • You cannot set the [Print Mode] if [Auto-mode] is enabled. • When printing in cutter mode or linerless cutter mode, remove each label after printing. Also, when printing in tear-off mode with any cutter option installed, remove each label after printing, regardless of the cutter type. • When printing in cutter mode or partial cutter mode, use labels that are more than 30 mm (1.18") long.

[Backfeed]

[Backfeed] is applicable only when the print mode is set to something other than continuous mode.

The options are as follows:

None

Does not backfeed.

After

After cut, backfeed the front part of the next media to the print head position. For dispenser mode, backfeed the front part of the next label after dispensing the label.

Before

Before printing, backfeed the front part of the next media to the print head position.

• If you have selected [Tear-Off], [Partial cutter], [Linerless tearoff] or [Linerless cutter] in the [Print Mode], only [Before] is available. • If you have selected [Continuous] in the [Print Mode], only [None] is available.

[Cutter Type]

Specify the type of the cutter you are using.

Appears only if you have installed the optional cutter kit or the linerless cutter kit (Type 1/Type 2).

The options are as follows:

Type 1

Select when you are using the cutter kit or the linerless cutter kit (Type 1).

Type 2

Select when you are using the linerless cutter kit (Type 2).

How to distinguish between linerless cutter kit (Type 1) and linerless cutter kit (Type 2)

Confirm the shape of the part illustrated below.

Linerless cutter kit (Type 1)	Linerless cutter kit (Type 2)

[Eject Cut]

Set the Eject cut motion for the last printed media. Cut the last media after the specified timing.

Appears only if you have selected [Partial cutter] in the [Print Mode] menu.

The setting range is from 0 to 5 (sec).

If you set this to 0, the setting is off.

[Darkness]

Specify the print darkness from 10 steps.

The setting range is from 1 to 10. 1 is the lightest and 10 is the darkest.

• To further fine tune the print darkness, set [Printing] > [Advanced] > [Adjustments] > [Darkness Adjust].

[Imaging]

Set the print reference position in the vertical and horizontal directions.

The setting items are as follows:

Vertical

Set the print position in the vertical direction.

Set the correction value from the standard printing position as "-" for the direction of the paper feed and "+" for the direction opposite to the paper feed.

(1) Feed direction

The setting range is from -792 to +792 dots.

Horizontal

Set the print position in the horizontal direction.

Set the correction value from the standard printing position when facing the product as "-" to adjust to the right side and "+" to adjust to the left side.

(1) Feed direction

The setting range is from -792 to +792 dots.

• The length of 1 dot is 0.083 mm (0.0033"). • You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.

Adjusting direction of the print reference position and base reference point

(1) Feed direction

(2) Liner

(3) Label

(4) Gap

(5) Adjustment of vertical base reference point

(6) Base reference point after adjustment

(7) Adjustment of horizontal base reference point

(8) Print reference position

[Advanced]

Set detailed sensor operation and print motion.

The setting items are as follows:

[Calibrate]

Adjust the media sensor level.

In instances of media detection malfunction, adjust the media sensor level.

The setting items are as follows:

[Auto-calibration]

Perform the auto-calibration for the selected media sensor.

The options are as follows:

Gap + I-Mark

Adjusts both the Gap sensor and I-mark sensor.

Gap

Adjusts the Gap sensor.

I-Mark

Adjusts the I-mark sensor.

Dispenser

Adjusts the dispenser sensor.

◦	Does not appear when the optional cutter kit, partial cutter kit or linerless cutter kit is installed.

Linerless

Adjusts the linerless sensor.

◦	Appears only if the optional cutter kit, partial cutter kit or linerless cutter kit is installed.

The procedure to auto-calibrate the media sensor is as follows:

1.	Open the top cover. (Cover Open error occurs.)

2.	Load the media.

◦	For [Gap + I-Mark]/[Gap]/[I-Mark]

Remove the label from the liner and pass the liner above the I-mark sensor so that it does not detect the I-mark (black mark).

◦	For [Dispenser]

Set the media for dispenser mode and pass the label through the media discharge outlet.

◦	For [Linerless]

Pass the media through the discharge outlet of the optional cutter/partial cutter/linerless cutter kit.

3.	Close the top cover.

4.	Tap the type of sensor from the list to be adjusted.

5.	When the confirmation screen appears, tap to start the sensor adjustment.

6.	The result of the sensor adjustment is shown. To exit the adjustment, tap .

If a failure message appears, set the media correctly and try again.

7.	Set to Offline mode. Tap [FEED] to confirm that the media is fed correctly.

• If the media is not fed correctly after [Auto-calibration], contact your SATO reseller or technical support.

[GAP Levels]

Manually set the Gap sensor level.

The setting procedure is as follows:

First, adjust the "Low" level (voltage) of the Gap sensor.

1.	Remove the label from the liner.

2.	Pass the liner above the I-mark sensor. Align it so that the I-mark sensor does not detect the I-mark (black mark).

3.	Close the top cover. To get the correct adjustment result, adjust after you have closed the top cover.

4.	Tap [GAP Levels] in the [Calibrate] menu.

5.	Change the [Emit] value until the [Sensor] value is below 0.5 (V). Set the [Emit] value as low as possible.

6.	If the [Sensor] value does not decrease below 0.5 after you changed the [Emit] value, change the [Receive] value.

7.	Take a note of the [Sensor] value from the above procedure. This is the "Low" level value for the Gap sensor.

　

Next, check the "High" level (voltage) of the Gap sensor as follows:

1.	Pass the media (attached with liner) above the I-mark sensor. Align it so that the I-mark sensor does not detect the I-mark (black mark).

2.	Close the top cover.

3.	Check the [Sensor] value.

If the value is 1.0 (V) higher than the "Low" level value you have recorded, this is the "High" level value for the Gap sensor.

If the difference between the "High" and the "Low" levels is less than 1.0, adjust the [Emit] and [Receive] values so that the difference is more than 1.0, or adjust the "Low" level (voltage) of the Gap sensor again.

4.	If both "High" and "Low" levels comply with the standard value, tap to confirm the value.

The standard values for the "High" and "Low" levels for the Gap sensor are as follows:

◦	Low (with only liner) < 0.5 (V)

◦	High (media attached with liner) - Low ≥ 1.0 (V)

[GAP Slice Level]

Set the Gap sensor slice level.

The setting procedure is as follows:

1.	Use the following formula to calculate the slice level:

(High level - Low level) x 0.3 + Low level = slice level

2.	Tap [GAP Slice Level] in the [Calibrate] menu.

3.	Change the [Gap Slice Level] value. Set the [Gap Slice Level] to the level calculated in step 1.

4.	Tap to confirm the value.

• If you set the [Gap Slice Level] to 0.0 (V), the product sets the slice level automatically.

[I-Mark Levels]

Manually set the I-mark sensor level.

The setting procedure is as follows:

First, adjust the "Low" level (voltage) of the I-mark sensor.

1.	Pass the media (attached with liner) above the I-mark sensor. Align it so that the I-mark sensor does not detect the I-mark (black mark).

2.	Close the top cover. To get the correct adjustment result, adjust after you have closed the top cover.

3.	Tap [I-Mark Levels] in the [Calibrate] menu.

4.	Change the [Emit] value until the [Sensor] value is below 0.5 (V). Set the [Emit] value as low as possible.

5.	If the [Sensor] value does not decrease below 0.5 after you changed the [Emit] value, change the [Receive] value.

6.	Take a note of the [Sensor] value from the above procedure. This is the "Low" level value for the I-mark sensor.

Next, check the "High" level (voltage) of the I-mark sensor as follows:

1.	Pass the media above the I-mark sensor so that the I-mark sensor can detect the I-mark (black mark).

2.	Close the top cover.

3.	Check the [Sensor] value.

If the value is 1.0 (V) higher than the "Low" level value you have recorded, this is the "High" level value for the I-mark sensor.

If the difference between the "High" and the "Low" levels is less than 1.0, adjust the [Emit] and [Receive] values so that the difference is more than 1.0, or adjust the "Low" level (voltage) of the I-mark sensor again.

4.	If both "High" and "Low" levels comply with the standard value, tap to confirm the value.

The standard values for the "High" and "Low" levels for the I-mark sensor are as follows:

◦	Low (without I-mark) < 0.5 (V)

◦	High (with I-mark) - Low ≥ 1.0 (V)

[I-Mark Slice Level]

Set the I-mark sensor slice level.

The setting procedure is as follows:

1.	Use the following formula to calculate the slice level:

(High level - Low level) x 0.7 + Low level = slice level

2.	Tap [I-Mark Slice Level] in the [Calibrate] menu.

3.	Change the [I-Mark Slice Level] value. Set the [I-Mark Slice Level] to the slice level calculated in step 1.

4.	Tap to confirm the value.

• If you set the [I-Mark Slice Level] to 0.0 (V), the product sets the slice level automatically.

[Dispenser Levels]

Manually set the dispenser sensor level.

Does not appear when the optional cutter kit, partial cutter kit or linerless cutter kit is installed.

The setting procedure is as follows:

First, adjust the "Low" level (voltage) of the dispenser sensor.

1.	Remove the media.

2.	Tap [Dispenser Levels] in the [Calibrate] menu.

3.	Change the [Emit] value until the [Sensor] value is below 0.5 (V).

Set the [Emit] value as low as possible.

4.	If the [Sensor] value does not decrease below 0.5 after you changed the [Emit] value, change the [Receive] value.

5.	Take a note of the [Sensor] value from the above procedure. This is the "Low" level value for the dispenser sensor.

Next, check the "High" level (voltage) of the dispenser sensor as follows:

1.	Load the media.

2.	Close the top cover.

3.	Check the [Sensor] value.

If the value is 1.0 (V) higher than the "Low" level value you have recorded, this is the "High" level value for the dispenser sensor.

If the difference between the "High" and the "Low" levels is less than 1.0, adjust the [Emit] and [Receive] values so that the difference is more than 1.0, or adjust the "Low" level (voltage) of the dispenser sensor again.

4.	If both "High" and "Low" levels comply with the standard value, tap to confirm the value.

The standard values for the "High" and "Low" levels for the dispenser sensor are as follows:

◦	Low (without media) < 0.5 (V)

◦	High (media loaded) - Low ≥ 1.0 (V)

[Linerless Levels]

Manually set the linerless sensor level.

Appears only if the optional cutter kit, partial cutter kit or linerless cutter kit is installed.

The setting procedure is as follows:

First, adjust the "Low" level (voltage) of the linerless sensor.

1.	Remove the media.

2.	Tap [Linerless Levels] in the [Calibrate] menu.

3.	Change the [Emit] value until the [Sensor] value is below 0.5 (V).

Set the [Emit] value as low as possible.

4.	If the [Sensor] value does not decrease below 0.5 after you changed the [Emit] value, change the [Receive] value.

5.	Take a note of the [Sensor] value from the above procedure. This is the "Low" level value for the linerless sensor.

Next, check the "High" level (voltage) of the linerless sensor as follows:

1.	Load the media.

2.	Close the top cover.

3.	Check the [Sensor] value.

If the value is 1.0 (V) higher than the "Low" level value you have recorded, this is the "High" level value for the linerless sensor.

If the difference between the "High" and the "Low" levels is less than 1.0, adjust the [Emit] and [Receive] values so that the difference is more than 1.0, or adjust the "Low" level (voltage) of the linerless sensor again.

4.	If both "High" and "Low" levels comply with the standard value, tap to confirm the value.

The standard values for the "High" and "Low" levels for the linerless sensor are as follows:

◦	Low (without media) < 0.5 (V)

◦	High (media loaded) - Low ≥ 1.0 (V)

[Head Check]

Automatically check if there is a broken element of the print head.

The options are as follows:

Off

Disable the Head Check.

All

Check the entire print area.

Barcode

Check only the area for printing a barcode. Head check is not applicable for barcodes printed as graphic data.

• Head check is a reference for checking for a broken element of the print head. This function does not guarantee barcode readability. A regular barcode reader test is required. When a void of printing got up, the head check function may not work immediately. Some gaps may occur. For the outputted label after the head error, perform the scanner reader of the printed barcode to check the label.

[Head Check Mode]

Set the method for head check.

Appears only if you have selected [All] or [Barcode] in the [Head Check] menu.

The options are as follows:

Always

Perform the head check for every item.

After Batch

The head check occurs before starting to print and when printing is stopped. If backfeed is applicable, the head check occurs before starting to print, when stopping to print and during the backfeed.

Every Page

Perform the head check for each specified number of media.

[Every Page]

Perform the head check for each specified number of media.

Appears only if you have selected [Every Page] in the [Head Check Mode] menu.

The setting range is from 1 to 999999.

[Check Media Size]

Enable or disable media size check.

Appears only if you have selected [Gap] or [I-Mark] in the [Sensor Type] menu.

By enabling this function, "Media Error" is shown if either of the following conditions applies:

•	If the media is more than 3 mm (0.12") longer than the media length specified with the media size command ESC+A1.

•	If the current media feed length is more than 3 mm (0.12") longer than the media length fed for the first time after this function is enabled.

[Adjustments]

Correct the offset position, print position and print darkness.

The setting items are as follows:

[Offset]

Correct the offset position.

Offset adjusts the backfeed/stop position for Tear-off/Cut/Dispense operation.

Set the value '+' to move the offset position in the direction opposite to the feed direction and '-' to move in the feed direction.

The setting range is from -45 to +45 dots.

• The length of 1 dot is 0.083 mm (0.0033"). • You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.

[Pitch]

Pitch adjusts the leading edge of media position thus effects the vertical print position placement.

Set the value '+' to move print position in the direction opposite to the feed direction and '-' to move in the feed direction.

(1) Feed direction

The setting range is from -45 to +45 dots.

• The length of 1 dot is 0.083 mm (0.0033"). • You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.

[Darkness Adjust]

Fine tune the print darkness.

The setting range is from 0 to 99.

0 is the lightest and 99 is the darkest.

[Start Online]

Set whether to power on the product in Online mode.

• This setting is linked to the [Standalone] > [Initial Display at Start-Up] menu. When [Start Online] is enabled, [Application] is enabled for [Initial Display at Start-Up]. When [Start Online] is disabled, [Home Screen] is enabled for [Initial Display at Start-Up].

[Feed After Error]

Set whether to automatically feed the media when recovering from an error and changing to Online mode.

Feed the media when changing to Online mode after recovering from an error.

Do not feed the media when changing to Online mode after recovering from an error.

However, if [Feed At Power On] is enabled, the product feeds the media when it is powered on and changes to Online mode.

Also, if [Auto Measure] is enabled, the product feeds the media when it changes to Online mode for the first time after being powered on.

[Feed At Power On]

Set whether to automatically feed the media at power on.

Feed the media when the product is powered on and changes to Online mode.

Do not feed the media when changing to Online mode after the product is powered on.

Also, if [Auto Measure] is enabled, the product feeds the media when it changes to Online mode for the first time after being powered on.

[Finisher Feed]

Set the media feed amount for Tear-off, cut and dispense stop. Set the media feed amount based on the print head position of 0.

The actual media feed amount is the value of [Offset] + [Finisher Feed].

The setting range is from 0 to 3060 dots.

• The length of 1 dot is 0.083 mm (0.0033"). • You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.

[Paper End]

Select the sensor for sensing the paper end.

The options are as follows:

Using I-mark

Use the I-mark sensor (reflective type) to detect the paper end.

Using Gap

Use the Gap sensor (transmissive type) to detect the paper end.

[Prioritize]

For product settings, set whether to prioritize the settings through the product or through commands.

The options are as follows:

Commands

Prioritize the settings through commands.

Settings

Prioritize the settings through the product.

[Reprint]

Enable or disable the reprint function.

If you enabled [Reprint], you can tap [REPRINT] on the Online screen to print the previous data again.

• The previous data will be lost if you power off the product.

[Print End Position]

Adjust the media stop position or cut position when the [Sensor Type] is set to [None]. This adjustment also sets the blank amount from the media stop position.

The setting range is from 0 to 6000 dots.

• The length of 1 dot is 0.083 mm (0.0033"). • You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.

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Related Topics

Settings Mode Operations

Setting Value Input

Loading the Media Roll (Printing in Continuous Mode/Tear-Off Mode)

Loading the Media Roll (Printing in Cutter Mode/Partial Cutter Mode)

[Unit]