Setting Batch Print Settings in Media Startup (When Using Only One Type of Media)

Follow the on-screen instructions to do batch settings for the print settings that are appropriate for the type of media you are using, and then you can apply them to the product. Use this function if you are using only one type of media.

• If you are using multiple types of media, first use [Tools] > [Media Profiles Editing] > [Media Profiles Registration] to register a profile for each media. After that, apply the profile for the media you are using to the product.

The items that can be set are as follows: The results of executing Media Startup are reflected in each of the setting items.

•	[Printing] > [Media Type]

•	[Printing] > [Printing Mode]

•	[Printing] > [Speed]

•	[Printing] > [Sensor Type]

•	[Printing] > [Darkness]

•	Setting items under [Printing] > [Advanced] > [Calibrate]

•	Setting items under [Printing] > [Advanced] > [Label Waste Prevention]

1.	Tap [SETTINGS] on the Home screen or Offline screen.

2.	Input the password if it is enabled.

3.	Tap [Tools].

You can switch the screen by tapping / or sliding the screen to the left or right.

4.	Tap [Media Startup].

5.	Tap the type of media to use, and then tap or slide the screen to the left.

6.	For the combined direct thermal/thermal transfer model, tap the print method to use, and then tap or slide the screen to the left.

7.	Tap the type of sensor to use, and then tap or slide the screen to the left.

• If you have selected [Wristband] for media type, you can only select [Gap] or [I-Mark]. • If you have selected [koDakara] for media type, you can only select [I-Mark].

8.	Tap [Start] and execute automatic sensor adjustment according to the on-screen instructions.

Remove the label from the liner and set the liner so the I-mark is not above the I-mark sensor.

For media without liners, such as wristbands or journal paper, load the media as is.

When the sensor adjustment is complete, the [Sensor adjustment] value changes to [Complete].

• This is displayed only if you have selected [Gap] or [I-Mark] for the sensor type. • The results of executing automatic sensor calibration are reflected in the setting items under [Printing] > [Advanced] > [Calibrate].

9.	Tap or slide the screen to the left.

10.	Select whether to enable or disable the Label Waste Prevention function, and then tap or slide the screen to the left.

• The Label Waste Prevention function cannot be used in the following conditions: ◦ When using journal paper ◦ When using media whose labels are not at the leading edge, such as media with I-marks not positioned at the leading edge of the label (However, wristbands or koDakara media can be used, or when the [I-Mark Offset] is set). ◦ When using media where the distance between the I-mark and the label exceeds the setting range of [I-Mark Offset]. ◦ When using media with back side pre-printing, which is positioned within less than 2 mm (0.08") from the leading edge of the media, and in the center of the horizontal direction of the label (passing position of label top sensor) (However, media that has I-marks can be used.)

11.	Tap [Edit].

To accurately execute the Label Waste Prevention function, register the length of the media.

Register the range of the label length (including liner) that the following illustration shows.

(1) Label length (including liner)

(2) Label

(3) Liner

Calculate the values from the following equations to input dots.

◦	203 dpi: Label length (mm) x 8

◦	305 dpi: Label length (mm) x 12

• If you set it to 0 (Auto), the label length is measured automatically while the first label is being printed. • This is displayed if you have selected [Label] for the media type, and selected [Gap] or [I-Mark] for the sensor type, and enabled the Label Waste Prevention function. • You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.

12.	Tap or slide the screen to the left.

13.	Tap [Edit].

To use the Label Waste Prevention function with media where the I-Mark or label is not at the leading edge, set the I-Mark Offset.

• This is displayed if you have selected [Label] for the media type, and selected [I-Mark] for the sensor type, and enabled the Label Waste Prevention function. • You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.

14.	Tap or slide the screen to the left.

15.	Adjust the print speed and the print darkness, and then tap or slide the screen to the left.

16.	Confirm the settings, and then tap [Apply].

17.	Tap to finish.

The settings are applied to the product.

• To cancel the settings you are currently doing, press the (Power/Home) button. Tap on the message to confirm you want to discard the settings.

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Related Topics

Precautions for Using the Label Waste Prevention Function

[Registered Label Length]