Configuring the Printer Control Settings

You can configure the control settings of your printer from VersaWorks. Although in general you don't need to change any of these settings, some settings may need adjustment depending on the media type of task. Optimal settings are automatically applied when you select the media.
Follow the procedure below to configure the printer control settings.

  1. Double-click or .
    The [Queue A (B) Properties] window appears.
  2. Click .
  3. Configure the following settings as necessary.
    [Cut Sheet after Output]
    Select this to cut the media after each job is printed.
    [Use Custom Settings]
    Check this option if you want to change the following items as.
    [Page Space]
    Select this to specify the amount to feed the media after printing.
    [Overprint]
    Select this to perform overprinting.
    In order to configure [Feed Calibration Controls], [Other Controls] and [Heater Controls], select how you want to control these options from one of the following:
    Use Default Media Settings Uses the recommended settings for the media selected in [Media Name] in [Quality Settings].
    Use Custom Settings Uses the settings configured in this window.
    Use Printer Settings Uses the settings configured on your printer.
    The following options can be configured only when [Use Custom Settings] is selected.
    [Feed Calibration Controls]
    When using non-genuine media, you need to configure the feed calibration on your printer or VersaWorks. When configuring in VersaWorks, measure the feed calibration on your printer, and then enter the measured value in [Feed Calibration].
    For information on how to measure a feed calibration, refer to the documentation of your printer.
    [Other Controls]
    [Vacuum Power]
    Configure the intensity of the vacuum to hold the media flat on the platen.
    Increase the power when the media often gets curled or buckled. When using soft media, decreasing the power may improve the media feeding.
    [Dry Time]
    Configure time (in minutes) to wait before printing the next page or perform cutting. For example, when you need the printed surface to be completely dry when performing printing and cutting, you can set the drying time.
    [Head Height]
    Configure the height of the print head for printing. In general, this setting should not be changed.
    [Heater Controls]
    [Pre Heater], [Print Heater], [Dryer]
    Select each device to configure the temperature settings of the device.
    Deselect to turn off the device when printing.
    Note
  4. Click [OK].

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