2. PRINTER SETUP
2.8 Media Sensor
Calibration,
Self Print Test, and
Dump Mode Utilities
2.8.1 Media Sensor
Calibration
NOTE:
The selected sensor used in the last
print job is remembered and always
used. The factory default sensor is
the Feed Gap Sensor.
2.8 Media Sensor Calibration, Self Print Test, and Dump Mode Utilities
These utilities are used to calibrate the sensitivity of the Feed Gap/Black
Mark Sensor, Print out a test with details of the printer settings and set
the printer into Dump mode.
When changing from one type of media to another, it is necessary to
calibrate the media sensors.
1. Turn off the printer, make sure the media is correctly loaded, and
close the Top Cover.
Note: Do not place a pre-printed area above the media sensor, as
doing so disables correct sensor calibration.
2. Press and hold the [FEED] Button while turning on the printer.
3. Both status lights (LED 1 and LED 2) will light up in the following
order:
Orange Green Other colour sequences
4. Release the [FEED] button when LED 1 and LED 2 light to match the
sensor you want to calibrate.
Feed Gap (Transmissive) Sensor: LED 1 green, LED 2 in red.
Black Mark (Reflective) Sensor: LED 1 green, LED 2 orange.
5. Press the [FEED] button.
The printer will feed the media and perform the sensor calibration.
6. To return to Online operation, turn the printer off, then on again.
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