This information can be found on page 20 of the i3300 user manual.i3300 Print Adjustments
Note that many of these settings will not stay persistent after rebooting the printer or installing a new roll of labels. The i3300 reads optimal print settings from the chip on the installed media roll. The adjustments described in this article will only temporarily override the chip settings.
To set any of the following settings, start by:
- On the Home screen, select Settings.
- Select Print Adjustments.
- Select the desired print adjustment.
Note: The Reset Default button sets the printer back to factory defaults.
Print EnergyUse the slider to adjust for darker or lighter printing. Print a label to test the setting.
The print energy setting defines how much heat is applied to the print head when printing a label. The darker the print energy, the more ink is transferred to the label. Optimal print energy settings are set automatically by the smart cell for the installed media and should only be changed if you are experiencing problems. For example, if printing is spotty you may want to increase the print energy to make sure more of the ribbon ink transfers to the label. However, if your ribbon is sticking or tearing during printing, the heat energy may be too high and should be reduced. Constantly printing at high energy levels may cause printer jams or other printing errors and may reduce the overall life of your print head.
Note: The selected print energy setting will stay in effect for all subsequent print jobs with the currently installed media. When new media is installed, the print energy level is reset to the default setting. The print energy level is also reset by rebooting the system.
Horizontal Offset
Use the slider to the image (printed portion of the label) to the right or left. The number shown on the slider indicates how much the beginning print position will shift relative to the factory setting; it does not represent the distance from the left edge of the label.Vertical Offset
Use the slider to shift print up or down on the labels. The number shown on the slider indicates how much the beginning print position will shift relative to the factory setting; it does not represent the distance from the top edge of the label.Print Speed
Print speed lets you adjust the speed setting from 1 to 4 inches per second (ips). Optimal print speed settings are set automatically by the smart cell for the installed supply and should only be changed if you are experiencing problems. For example, you can change print speed if you want to print graphics or other densely populated labels more slowly to ensure complete coverage. Use the slider to increase or decrease the speed.
Note: The selected print speed setting will stay in effect for all subsequent print jobs with the currently installed supply. When new supply is installed, the print speed is reset to the default setting. The print speed level is also reset by rebooting the system.
Cutting Options
Use this setting to set the cut location. Depending on the selected cut settings, the printer advances the label to tear/cut between labels, at the end of the job, or never. If no setting is used, the default will be the cut location set in Brady Workstation. For more information, see: How to Set Label Cutting Options in Brady Workstation.
Note: The label size for die-cut labels is already set and cannot be adjusted.
BPL Scripts
Adjust the Print Orientation or Mirror Print for BPL Scripts.
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