Experiment-17:-Calibrating a Passbook Printer

 

Aim:- Calibrating a Passbook Printer

Step 1: Gather Materials

• Passbook printer
• Passbook for calibration
• Computer with printer driver installed (if applicable)
• Printer manual (for specific instructions)

Step 2: Prepare the Printer

1. Turn On the Printer: Ensure the printer is powered on and ready.
2. Load Passbook: Insert a passbook into the printer. Make sure it’s aligned properly according to the printer’s guidelines.

Step 3: Access Printer Settings

1. Control Panel: Use the printer's control panel to navigate to the settings or maintenance section.
2. Print Configuration Page: If available, print a configuration page to check the current settings and alignment.

Step 4: Adjust Print Alignment

1. Test Print: Print a test page using the passbook.
2. Check Alignment: Examine the printed test page to see if the text aligns correctly within the passbook.
3. Adjust Settings: If alignment is off:
   • Go to the alignment settings in the printer’s menu.
   • Adjust the vertical or horizontal alignment as needed.

Step 5: Fine-Tune Print Quality

1. Print Quality Settings: Access the print quality settings in the printer menu or through the computer’s printer properties.
2. Adjust Settings: Modify settings like:
   • Print density
   • Draft or quality mode
   • Ink or ribbon settings (if applicable)

Step 6: Calibrate Print Head (if needed)

1. Head Cleaning: If the print quality is poor, run a print head cleaning cycle through the printer’s maintenance menu.
2. Test Print Again: After cleaning, print a test page to check if quality has improved.

Step 7: Save Settings

• Once you’re satisfied with the alignment and print quality, save the settings. If the printer has a memory feature, ensure these adjustments are stored.

Step 8: Final Test Print

1. Print a Full Passbook Entry: Execute a full print of a passbook entry to confirm everything is functioning correctly.
2. Review: Check for proper alignment and print quality across the entire passbook.

Step 9: Document the Settings (Optional)

• Keep a record of the calibration settings for future reference.