Calibrating Display-Equipped Models; Quick Calibration - Datamax ?-class series Maintenance Manual

2.2.2

Calibrating Display-Equipped Models

There are three different calibration methods available.
2.2.2.1

Quick Calibration

This is the easiest calibration method and should work for most die-cut and reflective media types.
This procedure is not required for continuous media. If 'Uncalibrated' is displayed, follow the Standard
Calibration procedure in Section 2.2.2.2.
Perform a Quick Calibration as follows:
1. Ensure that media is loaded, that the Media Sensor is adjusted and that the printer is idle.
2. Press and hold the
The printer will begin advancing media; allow at least one label gap or mark to pass through the sensor.
Upon successful completion, '
next label TOF and '
READY
using notched media or media on a transparent liner; however, the calibration was successful).
Note: Die-cut media containing large gaps may require a change in the 'PAPER OUT DISTANCE' setting; see
the Operator's Manual for details.
Calibration Hints: In certain cases, the printer may have trouble differentiating between the label and
liner.
If 'CANNOT CALIBRATE' is displayed, or if the printer stops feeding mid-label then try the following:
Press and hold the
If 'CANNOT CALIBRATE' is displayed again, or if the printer stops feeding mid-label then try the
following:
Press and hold the
If this method fails, use the Standard Calibration (see Section 2.2.2.2).
Adjustments and Maintenance
Key.
CALIBRATION COMPLETE
' will be displayed. (A '
Key to allow two gaps (or marks) to pass through under the sensor.
Key to allow three or more gaps (or marks) to pass through the sensor.
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' will be displayed, the printer will feed to the
WARNING LOW BACKING
' message may appear if