Printhead Adjustments; Leveling Cam Adjustment - Datamax a-class mark ii Operator's Manual

Step Action
Press and hold the FEED
Q Key until at least one label
has been output.

5.3 Printhead Adjustments

To ensure consistent print quality over the wide range of media types and sizes, the printer is
equipped with a Leveling Cam and a Burn Line adjustment.

5.3.1 Leveling Cam Adjustment

When using media sizes that are less than full width of the printhead, adjust the Leveling Cam for
even pressure distribution, as follows:

If changing media sizes, readjust the Leveling Cam.
1. With the media loaded and the Head Lift Lever locked down, send a label format (or use a Test
format, see Section 4.3). Input a small quantity then begin printing.
A-Class
Displayed Message
READY
Comment
The printer is ready for
use.

If the calibration
attempt fails, try
desensitizing the sensor
as follows:
Go to MEDIA SETTINGS
/ SENSOR
CALIBRATION /
ADVANCED ENTRY /
SENSOR GAIN and
lower the corresponding
GAIN SETTING by one.
Exit the menu, saving
the changes. Test the
media at the new
setting and if necessary
repeat until a usable
GAIN SETTING is
obtained.
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