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

B.4.2 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, proceed as follows:
1. Hold the Button and power-up the printer. Continue to hold the button until the Paused Light turns
F3
OFF; then release the button. Next, press and hold the
release the button.
2. Place the media with the backing attached (if any) over the media sensor (see Section 2.3 for the
location), close the Printhead Carrier Assembly, and then press the
the material is analyzed.
3. Position the backing material or the black (reflective) mark over the media sensor, close the Printhead
Carrier Assembly, and then press the
4. Remove all the material from the media sensor, close the Printhead Carrier Assembly, and then press the
Button. The Fault Light will flash as the condition is analyzed.
F3
5. Simultaneously and briefly press the
Sensor Calibration. One of the following indicators will flash five times to denote the result of the manual
calibration attempt:
Paused Light = Successful calibration. Proceed to Step 6.
Fault Light = Unsuccessful calibration. Retry the procedure beginning at Step 1.
6. Use the Button to feed a label and the
F2
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 Normal Mode by pressing the
briefly. Wait until the Paused Light goes OFF.
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Button until the Paused Light illuminates; then
F2
Button. The Fault Light will flash as the mark is analyzed.
F2
Buttons to accept the calibration for test and exit the Media
F1 F3
+
Button to print a test label, in order to verify the current
F3
Button. The Fault Light will flash as
F1
Buttons simultaneously and
F1 F3
+
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