Chapter 1 Product Overview Complementary Printing (Dot substitution) Function The complementary printing (Dot substitution) function automatically complements missing dots caused by clogged nozzles with dots generated by nozzles adjacent to the clogged nozzles. The number of nozzles that can be complemented is up to 16 nozzles. However, if the clogged nozzles are located next to each other, the complement function does not work well. If the number of clogged nozzles exceeds 16, complementing 16 nozzles is performed without stopping the printing operation. You cannot use this function if you have disabled the auto nozzle check function. Enable the “Nozzle check settings” to use this function.
• This function cannot perfectly complement missing dots, so drop in print quality or barcode quality can occur even if this function is used. • Since the complement is performed according to information of clogged nozzles that has been acquired when starting printing, nozzles that get clogged during printing are not complemented. • If the paper type is high glossy paper or glossy film, missing dots caused by nozzle clogging may not be fully complemented. Please examine print quality with the paper well before using it. How to Set Set using the operation panel of the printer, or using PrinterSetting. The factory default is “Enable”.
See "Operation Panel Settings" on page 223 or "PrinterSetting (Windows)" on page 185 . 33