Linx 5900 Manual
How To Change the Print
Settings
Linx 5900 & 7900
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Contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 Health and Safety ................................................................................................................... 2
2 The Print Settings page................................................................................................................ 3
2.1 Print Settings options.............................................................................................................. 3
2.1.1 Print Delay ...................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.2 Print Width ...................................................................................................................... 3
2.1.3 Print Height..................................................................................................................... 5
2.1.4 Lock Aspect Ratio........................................................................................................... 6
2.1.5 Print Count...................................................................................................................... 6
2.1.6 Message Orientation Mode ............................................................................................ 7
2.1.7 Message Orientation ...................................................................................................... 7
2.1.8 Reset All Message Sequences....................................................................................... 8
2.1.9 Total Print Count............................................................................................................. 8
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1 Introduction
This document describes how you can change the Print Settings on the 5900 and 7900
printers. The Print Settings page contains the following options:
•Print Delay
•Print Width
•Print Height
•Lock Aspect Ratio
•Print Count
•Message Orientation Mode (5900 only)
•Message Orientation
•Reset All Message Sequences
•Total Print Count
You need a User Level B password to access the Print Settings page.
NOTE: This document is for operators and line supervisors who know how to use the
printer, and have performed the tasks described in the Linx 5900 & 7900 Quick Start
Guide.
1.1 Health and Safety
Make sure that you read and understand the Health and Safety information in the ‘Safety’
section of the Linx 5900 & 7900 Quick Start Guide.
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2 The Print Settings page
The options that are described in this document are all in the Print Settings page. At the
Print Monitor page, press the Print Settings key to display the Print Settings page.
Figure 1. Print Settings page
NOTE: The Print Settings page is not available unless a Current Message is selected.
2.1 Print Settings options
2.1.1 Print Delay
You can change the Print Delay setting to make sure that the printed message appears in
the right position on the product.
For more information, refer to the Linx 5900 & 7900 Quick Start Guide.
2.1.2 Print Width
The Print Width setting is the horizontal distance between the drops in the message
characters (Actual Raster Pitch). For more information about Print Width and raster pitch,
refer to How To Install and Set Up the 5900 & 7900 Printer.
Normally, the aspect ratio of the message changes when you change the width because the
height does not change. To maintain the aspect ratio when you change the width, see ‘Lock
Aspect Ratio’ on page 6.
You can apply the Print Width value and test the result while you are printing.
When you change the value, the change applies only to the Current Message. You can use a
different value for each message.
The values that are allowed depend on the message type and other factors. If you enter a
value that is not allowed, the printer makes a small adjustment to correct the value.
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To change the Print Width
At the Print Monitor page, press the Print Settings key to display the Print Settings page.
Then select the Print Width option to display the Print Width page:
Figure 2. Print Width page
Use the Up arrow key or the Down arrow key to adjust the value, or use the keyboard to
enter the new value. The Apply key is not available unless you change the value.
Do one of the following:
•Press the Apply key to save the Print Width value and keep the page open.
•Press the OK key to save the setting and return to the Print Settings page. Then press
the Exit key to display the Print Monitor page.
•Press the Cancel key to discard any changes and return to the Print Settings page.
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2.1.3 Print Height
You can make small adjustments to the height of the printed message. The adjustment
range depends on the message type.
Normally the aspect ratio of the message changes when you change the height because the
width does not change. To maintain the aspect ratio when you change the height, see ‘Lock
Aspect Ratio’ on page 6.
You can apply the setting and test the result while you are printing.
When you change the setting, the change applies only to the Current Message. You can use
a different setting for each message.
To change the Print Height
At the Print Monitor page, press the Print Settings key to display the Print Settings page.
Then select the Print Height option to display the Print Height page.
Figure 3. Print Height page
The default value is 0%. Enter a negative value to decrease the character height, or enter a
positive value to increase the character height. Use the Up arrow key or the Down arrow
key to adjust the value, or use the keyboard to enter the new value. The Apply key is not
available unless you change the value.
Do one of the following:
•Press the Apply key to save the Print Height value and keep the page open.
•Press the OK key to save the setting and return to the Print Settings page. Then press
the Exit key to display the Print Monitor page.
•Press the Cancel key to discard any changes and return to the Print Settings page.
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2.1.4 Lock Aspect Ratio
Normally the aspect ratio of the message changes when you change the height or the width.
If you use a ‘Flexible’ message type, you can use the Lock Aspect Ratio option to maintain
the aspect ratio.
NOTE: This option is available only for ‘Flexible’ message types.
To change the Lock Aspect Ratio option
You cannot change the setting unless the printer status is ‘PRINTING’.
At the Print Monitor page, press the Print Settings key to display the Print Settings page.
Then select the Lock Aspect Ratio option to display the Lock Aspect Ratio page:
Figure 4. Lock Aspect Ratio page
Use the Up arrow key or the Down arrow key to highlight the Yes option or the No option
as required. Then do one of the following:
•Press the OK key to save the setting and return to the Print Settings page. Then press
the Exit key to display the Print Monitor page.
•Press the Cancel key to discard any changes and return to the Print Settings page.
2.1.5 Print Count
The Print Count option shows the number of prints that the printer made with the current
message. You can use this option to change the Print Count for the current message. You
can use any value from 0 to 4,294,967,295.
For more information, refer to the Linx 5900 & 7900 Quick Start Guide.
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2.1.6 Message Orientation Mode
This option is only available on the 5900 Dairy Coder printer. It enables you to configure
message orientation settings for traversing applications. For more information, refer to How
To Use Dynamic Message Orientation.
2.1.7 Message Orientation
You can use this option to change the orientation of the printed message. You can select any
of the following four orientations:
•Normal:
•Horizontal Flip:
•Vertical Flip:
•Horizontal + Vertical Flip:
When you change the setting, the change applies only to the Current Message. You can use
a different setting for each message.
To change the Message Orientation:
This option is available in the ‘IDLE’ state and the ‘JET RUNNING’ state, but not in the
‘PRINTING’ state.
At the Print Monitor page, press the Print Settings key to display the Print Settings page.
Then select the Message Orientation option to display the Message Orientation page.
Figure 5. Message Orientation page
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Use the Up arrow key or the Down arrow key to highlight the required orientation. Then do
one of the following:
•Press the OK key to save the setting and return to the Print Settings page. Then press
the Exit key to display the Print Monitor page.
•Press the Cancel key to discard any changes and return to the Print Settings page.
2.1.8 Reset All Message Sequences
This option resets every sequential field in the Current Message to the start of the sequence.
The following field types are reset:
•Sequential Number
•Text Sequence (7900 only)
•Orientation Sequence (7900 only)
This option is available in the ‘IDLE’ state and the ‘JET RUNNING’ state, but not in the
‘PRINTING’ state.
To Reset All Message Sequences:
At the Print Monitor page, press the Print Settings key to display the Print Settings page.
Then select the Reset All Message Sequences option.
The printer resets all the sequences then displays the following confirmation page.
Figure 6. Reset All Message Sequences: confirmation page
2.1.9 Total Print Count
The Total Print Count option displays the total number of prints made by the printer. This
value is the total of the Print Count values for all messages.
You can see the Total Print Count value at User Level C but you cannot select the option.
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