Standard Calibration - Datamax M-Class Operator's Manual

5.4.2 Standard Calibration

Standard Calibration is appropriate for most media types. During the process, the printhead assembly can be raised for visual access
to the media and media sensor. In addition, displayed sensor readings can be used to indicate the best position over the media, which
is helpful when using small, position-critical TOF notches or marks. Three readings are required:
To perform a Standard Calibration:
Step Operator Action
1 (Media should be loaded and the
appropriate Sensor Type selected.)
Turn 'On' the printer.
Press the
MENU
2
Raise the printhead assembly.
3 Press the Key to enter the
Media Settings menu.
4 Press the Key and scroll
FWD
to 'Sensor Calibration'.
5 Press the Key.
6 Press the Key.
Remove the media from the
Media Sensor then the
key.
M-Class
Empty: No media in the sensor.
Gap (or Mark): Only the backing, notch, or reflective mark in the
sensor.
Paper: The label (with the liner attached) in the sensor.
Displayed Message
!
!!
VODBMJCSBUFE!
!
!
Key.
NFOV!NPEF!
NFEJB!TFUUJOHT!
!
!
!
NFEJB!TFUUJOHT!
NFEJB!UZQF!
!
!
!
NFEJB!TFUUJOHT!
TFOTPS!DBMJCSBUJPO!
!
!
TFOTPS!DBMJCSBUJPO!
QFSGPSN!DBMJCSBUJPO!
!
!!
SFNPWF!MBCFM!TUPDL!
QSFTT!FTD!LFZ!=zzz?!
!
Wait until the printer initializes (about six seconds).
You are entering Menu Mode.
!!
See Section 5.1.2 for menu layout.
!!
Press the
!!
You are beginning the standard calibration procedure.
This sets the parameter for the 'empty' value.
Where 'yyy' is a numerical value representing the
current sensor reading.
Comment
Key to abort this procedure.
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