Manual Calibration - Datamax ?-class series Maintenance Manual

2.2.1.2

Manual Calibration

Manual Calibration should be used after attempting the Automatic Calibration (Section 2.2.1.1), or in
cases where media sensing problems continue to occur. Proceed as follows to manually calibrate the
media sensor:
Note: Before calibrating, be sure the media sensor is set for the media type you are calibrating and that it is
properly positioned (see the Operator's Manual for details); also, ensure that the Printhead Assembly is
latched down and that the cover is closed.
1. Turn 'Off' the printer and remove the media.
2. Depress and hold the
power-up the printer. Continue to hold the button until the
button.
3. Press and hold the
4. Press the button.
CANCEL
The light will flash while the printer analyzes the 'no media' condition.
ERROR
5. Position only the backing material (or, if using reflective media, the black mark) in the media sensor.
Close the Printhead Assembly and press the
The light will flash while the printer analyzes the top of form mark.
ERROR
6. Place the media with the backing attached (or, if using reflective media, an area other than the black
mark) in the media sensor. Close the Printhead Assembly and press the
The light will flash while the printer analyzes the label.
ERROR
7. Simultaneously and briefly press the
flash five times to denote the result of the calibration:
Light =
STOP
Light =
ERROR
8. Install media. Test the current calibration by pressing the
the printer.) Press the
Note: To discard these changes and revert to the previous calibration, turn off the printer before Step 9.
9. Press the and
PAUSE
off. The printer is now calibrated, ready for operation.
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button while turning 'On' the printer. Hold the
CANCEL
button until the
FEED STOP
PAUSE
Successful calibration. Proceed to Step 8, below.
Unsuccessful calibration. Retry the procedure.
button. (A test label should be produced.)
CANCEL
buttons simultaneously and briefly. Wait until the
CANCEL
light turns off, and then release the
STOP
light turns 'On,' and then release the button.
button.
FEED
+ buttons. One of the following lights will
CANCEL
button. (A label should feed from
FEED
2-8
button and
CANCEL
button.
PAUSE
light goes
STOP