Calibrating Media Sensors - AMT Datasouth Fastmark 4000 Series User Manual

Calibrating Media Sensors

Important: The first time media is installed, the Media Sensors must be calibrated.
After the first calibration no further calibration is required unless the media type
(length, color, backing material, etc.) is changed or irregular feeding occurs.
1. Ensure the printer is powered off.
2. Verify that the media is properly loaded and routed as detailed in Loading Media Section.
3. While pressing and holding the PAUSE/
4. Release the PAUSE/
FM4402: The printer begins feeding labels.
a.
FM4602 and FM4603: The message "CALIBRATION ..." is displayed on
b.
5. Approximately 12 inches of media will be fed.
6. When feeding stops and the READY and MEDIA indicators stop blinking and remain
illuminated, the printer has completed the Label Sensor Calibration procedure.
On the models with a LCD, the printer will display 'READY'.
7. When the printer completes the Label Sensor Calibration procedure it will save the related
parameters (reflection characteristics, label length, etc.) to EEPROM.
Caution:
the correct calibration can result in loss of gap detection.
. button when:
CALIBR
the LCD.
Running labels that are less than 1.5 inches in length without
CALIBR.
button, power on the printer.
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