Manual Media Sensor Calibration - Datamax M-Class Mark II Operator's Manual

Manual Media Sensor Calibration

The Manual Media Sensor Calibration procedure should be used in cases where the printer
continues to suffer from media sensing problems after performing or attempting to perform the
Auto Media Sensor Calibration.
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Before calibrating, be sure the media sensor is set for the appropriate media type, also, ensure that
the Printhead Carrier Assembly is latched down and the cover is closed.
To manually calibrate the media sensor:
1. Hold the
CANCEL
light turns off; then release the button. Next, press and hold the
STOP
continue to hold the button until the
2. Remove all the material from the media sensor, close the Printhead Carrier Assembly, and
then press the
no media condition.
3. Position the backing material or the black (reflective) mark in the media sensor, close the
Printhead Carrier Assembly, and then press the
light as it analyzes the top of form mark.
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4. Place the media with the backing attached (if any) in the media sensor, close the
Printhead Carrier Assembly, and then press the
light as it analyzes the material.
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5. Simultaneously and briefly press the
for "test" and exit
denote the result of the manual calibration attempt:
Light = Successful calibration. Proceed to Step 6.
STOP
Light = Unsuccessful calibration. Retry the procedure beginning at Step 1.
ERROR
6. Use the button (feeds a label), and the
FEED
current calibration.
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If you wish to discard the changes and revert back to the previous calibration simply turn off the printer
before Step 7.
7. Now save the changes and resume
simultaneously and briefly. Wait until the
Appendix C – Paper Menu Setup
button and power-up the printer. Continue to hold the button until the
STOP
button. The printer will flash the
CANCEL
PAUSE
. One of the following lights will flash five times to
by pressing the
STOP
light turns on; then release the button.
ERROR
button. The printer will flash the
FEED
button. The printer will flash the
PAUSE
+ buttons to accept the calibration
CANCEL
button (prints a test label) to test the
CANCEL
PAUSE
light goes off.
button,
FEED
light as it analyzes the
+ buttons
CANCEL
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