NEC SuperScript 150C User Manual

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User InterfaceThis chapter describes the user interface of your printer,i.e. those parts and features of the printer that you useand/or refer to during day-to-day use. The user interfacecomprises theprinter monitor which is loaded in your PCwhen you install your printing system, theprinter operatorpanel and thetemplate embossed on the inside of theprinter cover.Printer MonitorThe printer monitor is an on-screen aid with an extensive,user-friendly HELP feature. It contains a series of functionswhich are designed to help you during daily use of theprinter. It can be viewed by clicking on the specific icon andallows you to:• view the printer operating status during a print job. Itindicates the proportion of the document printed anderror messages (Status),• perform printer care functions, to maintain optimumworking conditions (Printer Care):– Align : print head alignment (checking accuracy ofbi-directional printing),– Clean : print head cleaning,– Demo : printing of the “demo” page,Checking print accuracy (Align)Whenever you insert a print head, you should checkthe accuracy of bi-directional printing, to guaranteeoptimum printing quality. The printer monitor in yourprinting system makes this operation extremely easy:Make sure your printer and PC are powered, yourprinting system is installed, the print head is insertedand paper is loaded.1. Click the printer monitor icon.2. Click the Printer Care tab.3. Click the Align button, then follow the instructionsdisplayed.Cleaning the print head (Clean)If you notice a deterioration in the print quality, beforechanging the print head, run the “Clean” function.1. Click the printer monitor icon (if it is not already open).2. Click the Printer Care tab.3. Click the Clean button, then follow the instructionsdisplayed.