TallyGenicom 3860 User Manual

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LCD Head Gap Menu 7-3Finish by tearing off the excess paper, parking the paper, reload the paper and send a test tothe printer. If satisfactory, the adjustment is complete. If not, repeat this section to adjust theprint gap further.Before Saving to a FormatPrint head gap settings may only be changed from the LCD menu. The only way to save printhead gap settings to one of the stored formats is to modify the active format and save it to thedesired stored format.With paper loaded in the desired paper path, note carefully the format number shown on theLCD. This is the format assigned to the current paper path. Press and release the FORMATkey to select the desired format. Print head gap settings may now be made.Save the Setting to a FormatPress the FIRST key to go back to the LCD main menu. Use the DOWN ARROW to step toProg:Save To. The format assigned to the current paper path will be shown on the LCD.Press the ENTER key to save the current state of the printer to the number shown on theLCD.As in the case of other user-adjustable parameters, changes to the head gap settings applyinitially to the active format. The active format is normally maintained through power on andpower off, but will be overwritten if the paper path is changed or if a different format is loadedby the control panel or the host.Semiautomatic Head Gap AdjustThe print head can also be commanded to go to a fixed position when a paper path or formatis selected. Different fixed gap settings may be assigned to any of the paper paths.With paper loaded in the desired paper path, note carefully the format number shown on theLCD. This is the format assigned to the current paper path. Press and release the Format keyto select the desired format. Print head gap settings may now be made.From the LCD main menu Prog:Head Gap, select Head G:Semi-Auto. The numbers in thismenu have the reverse effect compared to the numbers in the Auto Head Gap Offset menu. Insemiauto head gap adjust, the smaller the number, the larger the print head gap.Pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW keys repeatedly will scroll through a list ofsettings that include selections for 5-part, 6-part etc. These are good starting points for variousmultipart forms. Each incremental step is approximately 0.001” change to the gap.Press the PRINT QUALITY key to start a test pattern. Press the key again to stop the test.Press the TEAR OFF key to view the printout.Make small adjustments until optimum print quality is obtained.To save the changes to the form assigned to the current paper path, selectProg : Save from the main LCD menu and press Enter.