Advanced Entry Calibration - Datamax E-Class Mark III Professional Operator's Manual

3.7.3 Advanced Entry Calibration

Advanced Entry is an alternate calibration method for special-case media types, where sensor readings are
taken using different sampling algorithms and from a list of these readings the best algorithm is selected for
manual entry into the database.
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Advanced Entry Calibration should be used only when Manual Calibration proves unsuccessful.
Calibrate the Media Sensor using the steps below:
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The Sensor Calibration menu item is only accessible in the Advanced Menu mode.
Step Action
A Turn ON the printer.
Using the button scroll to
MENU and press the
Make sure MEDIA SETTINGS is
highlighted and press the
B
button.
Then using the
SENSOR CALIBRATION.
Press the button to access
SENSOR CALIBRATION.
C Make sure ADVANCED ENTRY is
highlighted and press the
button.
Scroll to TRAN SENSOR GAIN (or
REFL SENSOR GAIN, if using
reflective media) then press the
D
button.
Install media. Position the Media
E in the Media Sensor and close the
cover.
Chapter 3 – Printer Operation
button.
button, scroll to
Displayed Message
(Printer Menu)
ADVANCED ENTRY
TRAN SENSOR GAIN
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TRAN SENSOR GAIN
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Comment
Wait briefly for initialization to
complete.
The following examples detail die-cut
media calibration; however, unless
otherwise noted, the reflective media
procedure is the same.
Do not position the Media
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Sensor under a perforation;
and if using preprinted media,
ensure the label area placed
over the sensor is free of text,
graphics, lines, etc.
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