Media Sensor Calibration Procedure - Brady BP-1244 Operator's Manual

4.6.1 Media Sensor Calibration Procedure

The 'Media Sensor Calibration Procedure' allows the operator to
recalibrate the selected media sensor (gap or reflective) for a particular
media. Follow the steps below to calibrate your sensor.
Note: Before calibrating, be sure the media sensor is set for the appropriate
media type, see Section 4.4.2; also, ensure that the printhead is latched
down and the cover is closed.
1. Hold the
button until the PAUSED light turns off; then release the button.
Next, press and hold the
the PAUSED light turns on; then release the button.
2. Place a sample of the media (with backing) over the media sensor,
(see Section 3.2 for sensor location), close the printhead, and then
press the
has finished analyzing the material.
3. Place a sample of the media backing or position the reflective mark
over the media sensor, close the printhead, and then press the
button. The printer will flash the FAULT light until it has finished
analyzing the material.
4. Remove all media or backing from the media sensor, close the
printhead, and then press the
FAULT light until it has finished analyzing for no media.
5. After the calibration is complete (all three operations performed),
simultaneously press the
calibration for "test" and exit the
6. Use the button (feed a blank label), and the
label) to test the current calibration.
Note: If you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the
previous calibration simply turn off the printer before Step 7.
7. Now you can save your changes and resume
pressing the
BP-1244/BP-1344
button and power-up the printer. Continue to hold the
button. The printer will flash the FAULT light until it
+
buttons simultaneously.
button, continue to hold the button until
button. The printer will flash the
buttons to accept the current
+
.
button (print a test
by again
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