The Printer Configuration Utility provides a set of several configuration options for the printer including Scanner Calibration, Print Adjustment Values, MCT Adjustments, Set Serial Number, Reset Statistics, and Set Printer Type. There is also a utility provided to update the MCT values of the printer, but it is restricted to Engineering Use Only. Only a subset of these Configuration options will be shown for some POS Printer types.
POS Printer Configuration
- Scanner Calibration - The Scanner Calibration utility allows you to calibrate the check scanner on the TI-8 and TI-9 printers. Click on the Scanner Calibration button to begin the calibration. You will be instructed to perform the required steps for calibration. Be sure to use a blank sheet of paper when calibrating the Check Scanner.
- Print Adjustment Values - Print Adjustment Values prints the MCT adjustment titles and their values on the receipt printer.
- MCT Adjustments - MCT Adjustments allows you to set the Character Alignment, Backlash Adjustment, and DI Front Load Adjustment values. For an explanation of these values, see the 4610 printer hardware support specification. You can choose one of these adjustments by clicking on the item from the drop down list. Click OK and you will be directed to perform actions in setting these adjustments
- Set Serial Number - Set Serial Number allows you to set the serial number of your printer. This is used when major parts of the printer are replaced and the serial number needs to be set again.
- Reset Statistics - Reset Statistics allows you to reset statistics the printer keeps on its many components. By clicking on the Reset Statistics button, you are provided with a list of components from which you can choose one. Click OK when you’ve chosen the component. This utility is used when a component is replaced. The statistics provides an indication about the frequency of use of the components.
- Set Printer Type - Set Printer Type allows you to identify the type of printer. This should be used when major components have been replaced and the printer no longer contains details about itself. If the printer is either a TI-8 or TI-9 printer, you will be asked to identify the printer as a TI-8 or a TI-9. Be aware that when you use this utility, the system on which the printer is attached must be restarted after the printer type is set.
- Engineering Use Only - The Engineering Use Only button is intended for internal IBM use only.