[Printing] Menu

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

[Label Length]

Set the length of the media.

The setting range varies depending on the print resolution of the product.

The setting range of the label length is as follows:

Resolution	S84NX	S86NX
203 dpi (1 dot = 0.125 mm (0.0049"))	1 to 20000 dots	1 to 20000 dots
305 dpi (1 dot = 0.083 mm (0.0033"))	1 to 18000 dots	1 to 18000 dots
609 dpi (1 dot = 0.042 mm (0.0017"))	1 to 9600 dots	-

• Set the label size to a value that includes the liner.

[Label Width]

Set the width of the media.

The setting range varies depending on the print resolution of the product.

The setting range of the label width is as follows:

Resolution	S84NX	S86NX
203 dpi (1 dot = 0.125 mm (0.0049"))	1 to 832 dots	1 to 1340 dots
305 dpi (1 dot = 0.083 mm (0.0033"))	1 to 1248 dots	1 to 2010 dots
609 dpi (1 dot = 0.042 mm (0.0017"))	1 to 2496 dots	-

• 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.	Set [Auto Measure] to [Enabled].

3.	Press the button or button to show the Online or Offline screen.

4.	Open the print head. (Head Open error occurs.)

5.	Close the print head. (The display returns to Offline screen.)

6.	When you press the button, 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: ◦ The first time the product changes to Online mode 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 settings in the [Sensor Type] menu are changed • If [Protocol] in the [Applications] menu is changed to [SZPL], then [Auto Measure] is enabled and executes automatically.

[Printing Mode]

Set whether to print using a ribbon or direct thermal media.

Available only for the combined direct thermal/thermal transfer model.

The options are as follows:

Use Ribbon

Print using a ribbon.

Direct Thermal

Print using direct thermal media.

[Ribbon Near End]

Set whether to detect ribbon near end when the ribbon is nearing the end.

When this setting is enabled and a ribbon near end is detected, this product operates as follows;

•	Printing does not stop.

•	The warning icon appears on the screen.

•	The ribbon near end state is output to returning the product status and external signal.

Appears only if you have selected [Use Ribbon] in the [Printing Mode] menu on the combined direct thermal/thermal transfer model.

The options are as follows:

Enabled

Enable detection of the ribbon near end.

Disabled

Disable detection of the ribbon near end.

• The warning icon is shown in the status bar on the upper part of the screen.

[Speed]

Set the print speed.

The setting range varies depending on the print resolution of the product.

The setting range of the print speed is as follows:

Resolution	S84NX	S86NX
203 dpi (8 dots/mm)	4 to 16 ips (inches/sec) (101.6 to 406.4 mm/sec)	4 to 14 ips (inches/sec) (101.6 to 355.6 mm/sec)
305 dpi (12 dots/mm)	4 to 14 ips (inches/sec) (101.6 to 355.6 mm/sec)	4 to 12 ips (inches/sec) (101.6 to 304.8 mm/sec)
609 dpi (24 dots/mm)	2 to 6 ips (inches/sec) (50.8 to 152.4 mm/sec)	-

• If [Enabled] is selected in the [Micro Label Print Mode] menu, the print speed has a maximum of 4 ips (inches/second). • 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 gap type media. Use the transmissive type sensor.

I-Mark

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

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

[Micro Label Print Mode]

Set the micro label print mode operation.

Micro Label Print Mode is a mode to provide high accuracy printing for small sized labels.

• The accuracy of Micro Label Print Mode is dependent on the usage conditions, including quality of label production, print layout, and ribbon sizes. The following conditions are recommended, ◦ Ribbon length: Less than 450 m ◦ Used media sensor: Gap sensor • The improved accuracy provided by micro label print mode is for labels sizes of less than the distance between the print head position and paper end sensor (incl. GAP). • When the Micro Label Print Mode is enabled when print speed is 5 ips or above, the print speed will be automatically reduced to 4 ips. • (S84NX only) When using RFID models, Micro Label Print Mode cannot be used.

The setting items are as follows:

[Micro Label Print Mode]

Enable or disable the use of Micro Label Print Mode.

The options are as follows:

Enabled

Enable Micro Label Print Mode.

Disabled

Disable Micro Label Print Mode.

[Auto Label Length Detection]

Enable or disable automatic measurement of label length when the [Micro Label Print Mode] is set to [Enabled].

The options are as follows:

Enabled

Enable the auto label length detection.

Disabled

Disable the auto label length detection.

• If the print start position is out of alignment when using automatic measurement of label length, use [Label Length] to set the label length manually.

[Label Length Averaging Count]

Set the number of labels measured to be used for averaging the automatically set label length when the [Micro Label Print Mode] is set to [Enabled] and the [Auto Label Length Detection] is set to [Enabled].

The setting range is from 1 to 10.

[Label Length]

Set the label length manually when the [Micro Label Print Mode] is set to [Enabled] and the [Auto Label Length Detection] is set to [Disabled].

The setting range varies depending on the print resolution of the product.

The setting range of the label length is as follows:

Resolution	S84NX	S86NX
203 dpi (1 dot = 0.125 mm (0.0049"))	72 to 960 dots	72 to 960 dots
305 dpi (1 dot = 0.083 mm (0.0033"))	108 to 1440 dots	108 to 1440 dots
609 dpi (1 dot = 0.042 mm (0.0017"))	216 to 2880 dots	-

• Set the label size to a value that includes the liner.

[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.

Dispenser

Peels the liner from the printed label as the label is fed to the media discharge outlet. Once the printed label has been removed from the product for application, the next label will retract and position itself for printing.

Linerless

When specialized hardware is installed on the external equipment, then linerless labels are fed and printed.

Dispense & Print

The printed label advances to the dispensing position while the next data is printed.

If the next data is not available, it is fed to the dispensing position without printing, then backfeed and regular dispensing are done.

• (S84NX only) Do not select Linerless Mode to use RFID tags on an RFID model. If you set Linerless Mode, you cannot use RFID tags.

• In the dispense & print mode, when printing is stopped, such as due to a cancel operation during printing of labels, feed and eject the labels that have been finished printing part way before restarting printing. Restarting without doing this would cause an error. • When you are using the dispense & print mode, printing stops for a dispense operation, so a white void appears in the head position where printing stopped.

[Backfeed]

Set the backfeed operation.

The setting items are as follows:

[Backfeed]

[Backfeed] is applicable when the print mode is set to dispenser mode, linerless mode or dispense & print mode.

The options are as follows:

None

Do not backfeed.

After

After dispensing the label, backfeed the front part of the next label to the print head position.

Before

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

Controled

When a signal is received from the applicator after dispensing a label, the leading edge of the next label is back fed to the print head position.

• The selectable operations differ according to the print mode. [Print Mode] [None] [After] [Before] [Controled] [Continuous] Possible - - - [Dispenser] - Possible Possible Possible [Linerless] - - Possible - [Dispense & Print] - Possible Possible -

[Backfeed Start]

Set the conditions for starting the backfeed after the label is dispensed.

Available only if you have selected [Controled] in the [Backfeed] menu.

The options are as follows:

SIGNAL

Backfeed starts when a signal is received after the label is dispensed.

TIME

Backfeed starts when the time set in [Backfeed Timing] passes after the label is dispensed.

[Backfeed Timing]

Set the period of time before backfeed starts after the label is dispensed.

Available only if you have selected [Controled] in the [Backfeed] menu and [TIME] in the [Backfeed Start] menu.

The setting range is from 0 to 1000 ms.

[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 print reference position as "-" for the direction of the paper feed and "+" for the direction opposite to the paper feed.

Standard/Left-Hand Type	Opposite/Right-Hand Type
(1) Feed direction	(1) Feed direction

The setting range varies depending on the print resolution of the product.

The setting range is as follows:

Resolution	S84NX	S86NX
203 dpi (1 dot = 0.125 mm (0.0049"))	-19999 to 0 to 19999 dots	-19999 to 0 to 19999 dots
305 dpi (1 dot = 0.083 mm (0.0033"))	-17999 to 0 to 17999 dots	-17999 to 0 to 17999 dots
609 dpi (1 dot = 0.042 mm (0.0017"))	-9599 to 0 to 9599 dots	-

Horizontal

Set the print position in the horizontal direction.

Set the correction value from the print position when facing the product as "-" to adjust to the back side and "+" to adjust to the front side.

Standard/Left-Hand Type	Opposite/Right-Hand Type
(1) Feed direction	(1) Feed direction

The setting range varies depending on the print resolution of the product.

The setting range is as follows:

Resolution	S84NX	S86NX
203 dpi (1 dot = 0.125 mm (0.0049"))	-831 to 0 to 831 dots	-1339 to 0 to 1339 dots
305 dpi (1 dot = 0.083 mm (0.0033"))	-1247 to 0 to 1247 dots	-2009 to 0 to 2009 dots
609 dpi (1 dot = 0.042 mm (0.0017"))	-2495 to 0 to 2495 dots	-

• 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

Standard/Left-Hand Type	Opposite/Right-Hand Type
(1) Feed direction (2) Liner (3) Label (4) Gap between labels (5) Print reference position (before correction) (6) Adjustment of vertical base reference point (7) Adjustment of horizontal base reference point (8) Base reference point after adjustment	(1) Feed direction (2) Liner (3) Label (4) Gap between labels (5) Print reference position (before correction) (6) Adjustment of vertical base reference point (7) Adjustment of horizontal base reference point (8) Base reference point after adjustment

[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 (Gap and I-mark sensors).

The setting items are as follows:

[Auto-calibration]

Perform the auto-calibration for the selected media sensor.

[Auto-calibration] is not available if you have selected [Linerless] in the [Print Mode].

Gap + I-Mark

Adjusts both the Gap sensor and I-mark sensor.

Gap

Adjusts the Gap sensor.

I-Mark

Adjusts the I-mark sensor.

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

1.	Open the top cover.

2.	Turn the head lock lever clockwise to unlock the print head, and then pull the feed lock latch to unlock the feed roller and media sensor assembly.

3.	Load the media.

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

4.	Turn the head lock lever counterclockwise to lock the print head, and then press the feed roller and media sensor assembly down until the feed lock latch is locked.

• Before the adjustment, confirm that the feed roller and media sensor assembly (sensor cover) is locked. If the assembly is not locked when auto-calibration is executed, the calibration will fail.

5.	Close the top cover.

6.	Press the / buttons to select the type of sensor to be adjusted.

7.	Press the button or button.

8.	When the confirmation screen appears, press the button to start the sensor adjustment.

9.	The result of the sensor adjustment is shown. To exit the adjustment, press the button.

10.	Set to Offline mode. Press the button to confirm that the media is fed correctly.

• If the media is not fed correctly after doing [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 below the feed roller and media sensor assembly. Align it so that the media sensor does not detect the I-mark (black mark).

3.	Close the print head and the feed roller and media sensor assembly. To get the correct adjustment result, adjust after you have closed them.

4.	Select the [GAP Levels] in the [Calibrate] menu and press the button.

5.	Press the / buttons to 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, press the / buttons to 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) below the feed roller and media sensor assembly. Align it so that the media sensor does not detect the I-mark (black mark).

2.	Close the print head and the feed roller and media sensor assembly.

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, press the button 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.	Select the [GAP Slice Level] in the [Calibrate] menu and press the button.

3.	Press the / buttons to change the [Slice level] value. Set the [Slice level] to the level calculated in step 1.

4.	Press the button to confirm the value.

• If you set the [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 below the feed roller and media sensor assembly. Align it so that the media sensor does not detect the I-mark (black mark).

2.	Close the print head and the feed roller and media sensor assembly.

3.	Select the [I-Mark Levels] in the [Calibrate] menu and press the button.

4.	Press the / buttons to 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, press the / buttons to 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 (attached with liner) below the feed roller and media sensor assembly. Align it so that the media sensor does not detect the I-mark (black mark).

2.	Close the print head and the feed roller and media sensor assembly. To get the correct adjustment result, adjust after you have closed them.

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, press the button 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.	Select the [I-Mark Slice Level] in the [Calibrate] menu and press the button.

3.	Press the / buttons to change the [Slice level] value. Set the [Slice level] to the slice level calculated in step 1.

4.	Press the button to confirm the value.

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

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

If this function is enabled, "Media Error" is shown when 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.

The options are as follows:

Enabled

Enable media size check.

Disabled

Disable media size check.

[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 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 varies depending on the print resolution of the product.

The setting range is as follows:

Resolution	S84NX	S86NX
203 dpi (1 dot = 0.125 mm (0.0049"))	-30 to 0 to 30 dots	-30 to 0 to 30 dots
305 dpi (1 dot = 0.083 mm (0.0033"))	-45 to 0 to 45 dots	-45 to 0 to 45 dots
609 dpi (1 dot = 0.042 mm (0.0017"))	-90 to 0 to 90 dots	-

• You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu. • The changes to this setting are linked and are changed with each of the test print settings in the [Tools] > [Test Print] menu.

[Pitch]

Pitch adjusts the print start 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.

Standard/Left-Hand Type	Opposite/Right-Hand Type
(1) Feed direction	(1) Feed direction

The setting range varies depending on the print resolution of the product.

The setting range is as follows:

Resolution	S84NX	S86NX
203 dpi (1 dot = 0.125 mm (0.0049"))	-30 to 0 to 30 dots	-30 to 0 to 30 dots
305 dpi (1 dot = 0.083 mm (0.0033"))	-45 to 0 to 45 dots	-45 to 0 to 45 dots
609 dpi (1 dot = 0.042 mm (0.0017"))	-90 to 0 to 90 dots	-

• You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu. • The changes to this setting are linked and are changed with each of the test print settings in the [Tools] > [Test Print] menu.

[Pitch Offset]

Pitch Offset adjusts the offset position and the pitch position at the same time.

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

Standard/Left-Hand Type	Opposite/Right-Hand Type
(1) Feed direction (2) Offset position (backfeed/stop position for Dispense operation) (3) Pitch position (leading edge of media position that decides the vertical print position)	(1) Feed direction (2) Offset position (backfeed/stop position for Dispense operation) (3) Pitch position (leading edge of media position that decides the vertical print position)

The setting range varies depending on the print resolution of the product.

The setting range is as follows:

Resolution	S84NX	S86NX
203 dpi (1 dot = 0.125 mm (0.0049"))	-392 to 0 to 392 dots	-392 to 0 to 392 dots
305 dpi (1 dot = 0.083 mm (0.0033"))	-588 to 0 to 588 dots	-588 to 0 to 588 dots
609 dpi (1 dot = 0.042 mm (0.0017"))	-1176 to 0 to 1176 dots	-

• 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.

• The changes to this setting are linked and are changed with each of the test print settings in the [Tools] > [Test Print] menu.

[Start Online]

Select default mode when the product is powered on.

The options are as follows:

Enabled

The product powers on in Online mode.

Disabled

The product powers on in Offline mode.

[Feed After Error]

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

The options are as follows:

Enabled

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

Disabled

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

However, if [Feed At Power On] is set to [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 when the product is powered on.

The options are as follows:

Enabled

Feed the media when the product is powered on.

Disabled

Do not feed the media when the product is powered on.

However, 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 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 varies depending on the print resolution of the product.

The setting range is as follows:

Resolution	S84NX	S86NX
203 dpi (1 dot = 0.125 mm (0.0049"))	0 to 2040 dots	0 to 2040 dots
305 dpi (1 dot = 0.083 mm (0.0033"))	0 to 3060 dots	0 to 3060 dots
609 dpi (1 dot = 0.042 mm (0.0017"))	0 to 6120 dots	-

• When [Printing Mode] is set to [Use Ribbon], the length of label backfeed needs to be under 30 mm (1.18"). If it is over 30 mm (1.18"), the end of the ribbon may be falsely detected. • You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu. • A message prompting you to restart the product will appear on the Online/Offline screen if you have made any changes. In such a case, reboot the product to apply the settings.

[Feed Speed]

Set the speed that media feeds.

The setting items are as follows:

[Sync with Print Speed]

The feed speed setting is set to the same value as the print speed setting.

The options are as follows:

Enabled

The feed speed setting is linked with the setting in the [Printing] > [Speed] menu.

Disabled

Manually set the feed speed in [Feed Speed].

[Feed Speed]

Manually set the feed speed.

Can be set if [Sync with Print Speed] is disabled.

The setting range is as follows:

Resolution	S84NX	S86NX
203 dpi (8 dots/mm)	4 to 16 ips (inches/sec) (101.6 to 406.4 mm/sec)	4 to 14 ips (inches/sec) (101.6 to 355.6 mm/sec)
305 dpi (12 dots/mm)	4 to 14 ips (inches/sec) (101.6 to 355.6 mm/sec)	4 to 12 ips (inches/sec) (101.6 to 304.8 mm/sec)
609 dpi (24 dots/mm)	2 to 6 ips (inches/sec) (50.8 to 152.4 mm/sec)	-

• Can be specified only for speeds lower than the value set in the [Speed] menu. • If [Enabled] is selected in the [Micro Label Print Mode] menu, the feed speed has a maximum of 4 ips (inches/second).

[Backfeed Speed]

Set the backfeed speed.

The setting range of the backfeed speed is from 2 to 8 ips (inches/sec) (50.8 to 203.2 mm/sec) regardless of the printing resolution.

[Paper End]

Select the sensor for sensing the paper end and adjust the detection distance of the paper end.

The setting items are as follows:

[Sensor Type]

Set the sensor for detecting the paper end.

The options are as follows:

Using I-mark

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

The detection distance is 15 mm (0.59") (fixed position).

Using Gap

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

The detection distance can be set in the range of 15 mm to 400 mm (0.59" to 15.75") in [Paper End Distance].

None

Disable the paper end detection.

[Paper End Distance]

Adjust the detection distance of the paper end when [Sensor Type] is set to [Using Gap].

Available only if you have selected [Using Gap] in the [Sensor Type] menu.

The setting range is as follows:

Resolution	S84NX	S86NX
203 dpi (1 dot = 0.125 mm (0.0049"))	120 to 3200 dots	120 to 3200 dots
305 dpi (1 dot = 0.083 mm (0.0033"))	180 to 4800 dots	180 to 4800 dots
609 dpi (1 dot = 0.042 mm (0.0017"))	360 to 9600 dots	-

• You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.

[Head Base Position] (S84NX Only)

Set the position used for the base reference point for printing.

The options are as follows:

Standard

Print with a standard base reference point.

Left-justify

Move the print base reference point 2 mm (0.08") toward the rear (when facing the product).

　

• A message prompting you to restart the product will appear on the Online/Offline screen if you have made any changes. In such a case, reboot the product to apply the settings.

[Prioritize]

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

The options are as follows:

Commands

Prioritize the settings through commands.

Settings

Prioritize the settings that are done through the product.

[Reprint]

Enable or disable the reprint function.

The options are as follows:

Enabled

Enable the reprint function.

Disabled

Disable the reprint function.

If you have selected [Enabled] in [Reprint], you can press the button ([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 when the [Sensor Type] is set to [None]. This adjustment also sets the blank amount from the media stop position.

The setting range varies depending on the print resolution of the product.

The setting range is as follows:

Resolution	S84NX	S86NX
203 dpi (1 dot = 0.125 mm (0.0049"))	0 to 20000 dots	0 to 20000 dots
305 dpi (1 dot = 0.083 mm (0.0033"))	0 to 18000 dots	0 to 18000 dots
609 dpi (1 dot = 0.042 mm (0.0017"))	0 to 9600 dots	-

• You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.

[Calendar Setting Mode]

Set the settings for the calendar function.

The setting items are as follows:

[Calendar Reprint]

Set whether to update the date and time when doing reprinting with the reprint operation.

• With the reprint operation done if printing is stopped because an error occurs, the date and time are updated even if this setting is [Disabled].

The options are as follows:

Enabled

The updated calendar data is included in the reprint data.

Disabled

Print exactly the same data as the last print job.

[Day of Week Code]

Set the day of the week code for the calendar command.

The setting items are as follows:

[Sunday] to [Saturday]

Assign characters to each day of the week.

The setting range is from 0 to 9, A to Z, and a to z.

[Month Code]

Set the month code for the calendar command.

The setting items are as follows:

[January] to [December]

Assign characters to each month.

The setting range is from A to Z, and a to z.

[Case Format]

Select the character format for the calendar.

The options are as follows:

Mixed

Use upper case for the first character only.

Example: Sunday/Sun

Upper

Use upper case for all characters.

Example: SUNDAY/SUN

[Calendar Check]

Set whether to judge if the time acquired from the battery for the calendar is correct.

By selecting [Enabled], a calendar error occurs when time is judged to be incorrect, such as due to a dead battery, etc.

The options are as follows:

Enabled

Enable the calendar check function.

Disabled

Disable the calendar check function.

[Work Shift Setting Mode]

This mode allows for specific production shift information to be printed on a label when used with the SBPL command.

The setting items are as follows:

[1] to [3]

Set the work shift start time and name of the specified work shift code.

You can set up to three shifts depending on the number of work shifts required in the field. For example, if two shifts are required, set work shift number 1 and 2.

The setting items are as follows:

[Shift Code]

Enable or disable the work shift setting mode.

[Shift Time]

Set the work shift start time.

Available only if you have selected [Enabled] in the [Shift Code] menu.

The setting range is from "00:00" to "23:59".

[Shift Name]

Set a name for the work shift.

Available only if you have selected [Enabled] in the [Shift Code] menu.

The number of characters you can set is as follows:

ASCII: 16 characters

[Ribbon Tension Adjustment]

Adjust the delay in the timing of the platen roller drive against the ribbon rewind shaft drive. If ribbon smudging (marks from the friction of the carbon ribbon and the label surface) is observed, the setting can be adjusted to reduce that.

When you decrease the setting value, the delay for the platen roller drive is reduced.

When you increase the setting value, the delay for the platen roller drive is increased.

Appears only if you have selected [Use Ribbon] in the [Printing Mode] menu on the combined direct thermal/thermal transfer model.

The setting range is from 0 to 15 regardless of the printing resolution.

[Printing Operations]

Set detailed printing operations.

The setting items are as follows:

[Throughput Mode]

Enable or disable the throughput mode.

When this setting is enabled, the interval from backfeed to forward feed or from forward feed to backfeed is shortened, and the throughput is improved.

[Extended Backfeed Operation]

Enable or disable the extended backfeed operation.

Appears if you have selected [Dispenser] in the [Print Mode] menu as well as selecting [Before] in the [Backfeed] menu.

By enabling this function, when using the external signal (EXT) interface, print data is received and at the stage that printing becomes possible, then backfeed is done and it waits for input of the Print Start signal (PRIN).

[Page Clipping Mode]

Enable or disable the page clipping mode.

By enabling the page clipping mode, printing cuts off outside print areas as a separation at the print positions.

The print position moves according to the values set in the [Pitch] or [Pitch Offset] in the [Printing] > [Advanced] > [Adjustments] menu.

The figure below shows the state with no print position adjustment (±0) when the Gap sensor is used.

Disabled

If print data (1) goes past the print position (b), then the next printing is done at print position (c).

Printing is done at print position (b), so it is excluded from being a reference position because it is a position where printing and dispensing-stop cannot be done.

Enabled

Print data (1) stops printing at print position (b). The next printing is done from print position (b).

• Do not design label layouts so that important information, such as barcodes, 2D codes, or prices, adjacent to where labels are separated. We recommend using this function to check the results of printing as much as possible, such as barcode reading and image verification. • Do not create designs that position items that are not printed on the label in print-positions that are not on the label. They will be printed on the label by printers other than this printer or if the label is large. Also, in some cases, on subsequent models with different functions, commands may no longer be usable. • This function basically operates by using a media sensor to detect where labels are separated. If labels are skewed (fed too little, fed too much, backfed too little) as they feed, then unwanted operations may occur, such as printing cutting off to leave blank spaces on the label, or printing being output on the top of the next label. When using this function, keep appropriate tension for collection of liners and label supply.

[Feed Offset]

Set the feed distance in linerless mode.

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

The setting range is as follows:

Resolution	S84NX	S86NX
203 dpi (1 dot = 0.125 mm (0.0049"))	0 to 2000 dots	0 to 2000 dots
305 dpi (1 dot = 0.083 mm (0.0033"))	0 to 3000 dots	0 to 3000 dots
609 dpi (1 dot = 0.042 mm (0.0017"))	0 to 6000 dots	-

• You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.

[Backfeed Offset]

Set the backfeed distance in linerless mode.

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

The setting range is as follows:

Resolution	S84NX	S86NX
203 dpi (1 dot = 0.125 mm (0.0049"))	0 to 2000 dots	0 to 2000 dots
305 dpi (1 dot = 0.083 mm (0.0033"))	0 to 3000 dots	0 to 3000 dots
609 dpi (1 dot = 0.042 mm (0.0017"))	0 to 6000 dots	-

• When [Printing Mode] is set to [Use Ribbon], the length of label backfeed needs to be under 30 mm (1.18"). If it is over 30 mm (1.18"), the end of the ribbon may be falsely detected. • You can change the units to dots, " (inches), or mm in the [System] > [Regional] > [Unit] menu.

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Related Topics

Item Selection

Setting Value Input or Selection

[Unit]

[Test Print]