Label Alignment = Auto; Label Alignment = No - Datamax Mark II Operator's Manual

B.3.2 Label Alignment = AUTO
In this mode, the printer automatically calculates the ALIGN LENGTH thus eliminating the need to physically
measure the label. This mode is usually preferred in applications that require frequent media changes to labels
of different lengths.
To perform an Auto Alignment, in Normal Mode press and hold the FEED Button (about 4 seconds). The
printer will advance labels to calculate the label length. Following the calculation, the printer will save the
measurement and align to the top of form position. Auto Alignment can result in wasted labels during the
measurement process (the longer the label, the greater the waste).
Special Case Auto Alignment when the Present Sensor enabled -
If the printer is equipped with the Present Sensor option and that feature is enabled, while the label length
is being calculated the printer will pause and illuminate the Paused Light after each movement. You must
press the PAUSE Button for the alignment to continue. This allows you to remove any labels as required;
however, labels should not be forcibly removed since they may not actually be positioned for removal but
only at an interim position required for measurement.
B.3.3 Label Alignment = NO
When Label Alignment is not enabled (i.e., set to NO), printing begins at the current label position without
alignment, assuming the label is at the start of print position. Additionally, if the label length is short, labels
between the printhead and the media sensor may be unused.
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