Media Calibration; Quick Calibration - Datamax E-Class Mark III Professional Operator's Manual

3 . 7 M e d i a C a
3 . 7 M e d i a C a
3 . 7
M e d i a C a

3.7.1 Quick Calibration

Ensure the printer is properly loaded with media, proceed with calibration as follows:
This calibration is not necessary when using continuous stock.
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Media containing large gaps may require a change in the Paper Out Distance before proceeding.
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Calibrate the printer as follows:
Step Action
A Turn ON the printer.
Using the button scroll to MENU
and press the button.
Make sure MEDIA SETTINGS is
B
highlighted and press the
button.
Then using the
SENSOR CALIBRATION.
Press the button to access
SENSOR CALIBRATION.
Make sure QUICK CALIBRATION is
highlighted and press the
C
button.
Using the button, scroll to YES
and then press the
proceed.
With the media installed and the
cover closed, press and hold the
D
button until at least 2 full labels
have been fed from the printer and
then release.
There are two possible outcomes:
CALIBRATION COMPLETE - will be displayed, and the media will be advanced to the next top of form
if calibration was successful; or,
CALIBRATION FAILED will be displayed if calibration was not successful. In this case, check the hints
listed below to help resolve the problem:
Calibration Hints:
WARNING LOW BACKING is a normal message when calibrating die-cut media mounted on a highly
translucent liner or notched tag stocks.
If the initial attempt fails, perform the Manual Calibration routine, see Section 3.7.2.
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Displayed Message
button, scroll to
>Yes
button to
Press/Hold Enter Key
(Printer Menu)
Quick Calibration
No
Comment
Wait briefly for initialization to
complete.
Select NO to abort this
procedure.
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