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TUP900 Series Specifications Manual

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(4) Top Margin (Dimension B)

Set the printing range, leaving plenty of top margin from the cutting position.

When not reversing paper feed, a top margin with a minimum total of 19 mm is recommended with the

distance of 15 mm from the thermal head heating elements to the cutting position and the empty paper

feed amount (1 line = 4 mm empty feed) considering the motor acceleration step.

If you want a smaller top margin setting, change the memory switch settings. However, in that case, it

is recommended to set the top margin of the empty paper feed amount (1 line = 4 mm empty feed)

considering the motor acceleration step.

Notes 1) If the top margin is not sufficiently taken, problems, such as the page being skipped, can occur.

So, you must set for plenty of top margin.

2) The setting of the printing range should not exceed the black mark pitch.

(5) Bottom Margin (Dimension C)

Set the printing range leaving plenty of bottom margin from the trailing edge of the printing range to the

black mark.

It is necessary to consider the printing precision of the black mark, the printing TOP accuracy (±2 mm of

the standard printing position), the setup ambient temperature of the printer, and part wear-out to set

the bottom margin. It is recommended that the following bottom margin be secured to set the printing

range.

Bottom Margin (Dimension C) ≥ 3 mm + (Dimension A × 3%)

Notes 1) If the bottom margin is not sufficiently taken, problems, such as the page being skipped, can

occur.

So, you must set for plenty of bottom margin.

2) The setting of the printing range should not exceed the black mark pitch.

(6) Example Setting of the Printing Region

The following shows a printing range setting example when not reverse feeding recording paper.

• When Black Mark Pitch (Dimension A) is 100 mm:

The top margin is set to 20 mm.

The bottom margin is set to 3 mm + (100 mm × 0.03) = 6 mm.

According to the above, it is necessary to set the printing range to less than 100 mm – 20 mm – 6

mm = 74 mm.

Note 1) If you have any questions regarding how to set the printing range for the black mark, consult

with STAR Micronics.

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