Positioning The Media Sensor - Printronix T5000 User Manual

3. Press the ↵ key to start the Grey test pattern. The pattern will start and
continue to print.
4. Press the ↵ key to stop printing.
5. Check the test pattern. If necessary reposition the pressure blocks to
obtain a uniform print density across the media width. In most cases, only
the right pressure block may need to be adjusted.
6. Whenever you reposition a pressure block, run the Grey test pattern to
verify the print pattern is acceptable.

Positioning The Media Sensor

Media Sensor
Platen
Your printer is equipped with a media sensor that is used to detect the top-of-
form position on media that has label length indicators (gaps, notches, holes,
or black marks) and detect when a Paper Out condition exists.
Use the handles on the media sensor to horizontally position it in the center of
the label length indicators on the installed media. When using media with no
label length indicators, position the sensor in the center of the media so it can
detect when a Paper Out condition exists.
Check the horizontal position of the media sensor by looking through the long
narrow opening in the media guard located behind the platen (rubber roller).
Place the center of the black portion of the sensor directly under the notch,
hole or black mark on the installed media. You can also use the left edge of
the inside sensor handle as a reference and set it 1/4 inch to the left of the
desired location on the installed media.
Positioning The Media Sensor
Media Guard
Inside Handle
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