Calibrating The Printer; Running Auto Calibrate - Printronix SL5000E Quick Setup Manual

Calibrating The Printer

Calibrating The Printer
For printers not using smart labels, an Auto Calibrate should be
sufficient to properly calibrate the printer (see next section).
To calibrate printers that are using smart labels:
1. Run an Auto Calibrate to setup initial values (page 30).
2. Make a Media Profile printout (page 32).
3. Make any necessary adjustments to Threshold Range in the
CALIBRATE CTRL menu.
4. Run an Auto Calibrate again (page 30).
5. Make a Media Profile printout again (page 32) to verify the
Threshold Range you selected in step 3 in correct.
6. Save the configuration, and then set the saved configuration as
the Power-Up configuration (page 48).

Running Auto Calibrate

IMPORTANT
Since manufacturing differences in media and ribbon can
decrease the printer's TOF (top-of-form) sensing reliability,
you must run an Auto Calibrate to provide optimum sensor
threshold values for the installed media and ribbon.
1. Set the printer power switch to | (On). (For the location of the
power switch and various panel keys, refer to "Controls And
Indicators" on page 14.)
2. Press the
NOTE: For a complete description of the QUICK SETUP menu,
3. Press ↓ and
displays.
4. Press ↑ or ↓ until Label Length / 6 inch* displays (default).
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key to enter the QUICK SETUP menu.
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see page 37.
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