Media Sensor Calibration; Calibrating Non-Display Models; Automatic Calibration - Datamax ?-class series Maintenance Manual

2.2 Media Sensor Calibration

This printer can use many different media compositions, configurations and colors. In addition to
adjusting the Media Sensor and selecting the '
correctly and reliably, calibration is required. Depending upon the model of your printer, there are
different calibration methods.
2.2.1

Calibrating Non-Display Models

In 'Calibration' Mode, button functions adjust the media sensor to the media being used. Calibration can
be performed either automatically or manually, as detailed below.
Notes: Printer and cutter faults are disabled during this procedure, but can still occur while printing "test" labels.
Also, factory defaults can be restored; see the Operator's Manual for details.
2.2.1.1

Automatic Calibration

Automatic Calibration lets the printer establish the optimum media sensing values.
Note: Before calibrating, be sure the media sensor is set for the media type you are calibrating and that it is
properly positioned (see the Operator's Manual for details); also, ensure that the Printhead Assembly is
latched down and that the cover is closed.
Proceed as follows to automatically calibrate the media sensor:
1. Turn 'Off' the printer.
2. With media loaded, depress and hold the
hold the button until the
3. Press the button.
PAUSE
The printer will feed approximately ten inches of media during this calculation process.
4. Upon completion, one of the following lights will flash five times to denote the result of the
calibration:
Light =
STOP
Light =
ERROR
Note: To discard these changes and revert to the previous calibration, turn off the printer before Step 5.
5. Press the and
PAUSE
off. The printer is now calibrated, ready for operation.
Adjustments and Maintenance
SENSOR TYPE
CANCEL
light turns off, and then release the button.
STOP
Successful calibration. Proceed to Step 5, below.
Unsuccessful calibration. Retry the procedure. If unsuccessful again, proceed
to Section 2.2.1.2.
buttons simultaneously and briefly. Wait until the
CANCEL
2-7
,' to ensure that each label is detected
button while turning 'On' the printer. Continue to
light goes
STOP