Advanced Entry Calibration - Datamax M-Class Mark II Maintenance Manual

2.2.2.3

Advanced Entry Calibration

Note: Advanced Entry Calibration should only be used if needed, after trying

Standard Calibration.
Advanced Entry is an alternate calibration method for special-case media. This procedure
consists of two parts: (1) compiling sensor readings using different algorithms; and, (2)
determining the best algorithm then sampling and entering the values. Make sure that the
SENSOR TYPE has been selected and then proceed with the steps below:
Step Action
1 Turn ON the printer.
Press MENU and then
2 raise the printhead
assembly.
3 Press ENTER.
Scroll to SENSOR
4 CALIBRATION and
press ENTER.
Scroll to ADVANCED
5 ENTRY and press
ENTER.
Scroll to TRAN SENSOR
GAIN (for die-cut
media) or REFL
6
SENSOR GAIN (for
reflective media) then
press ENTER.
Install media. Position
the Sensor Eye Mark
7 over the label, then
lower and latch the
printhead assembly.
(continued)
Adjustments and Maintenance
Displayed Message
UNCALIBRATED
ADVANCED MENU
MEDIA SETTINGS
MEDIA SETTINGS
MEDIA TYPE
SENSOR CALIBRATION
PERFORM CALIBRATION
ADVANCED ENTRY
PAPER SENSOR LEVEL
TRAN SENSOR GAIN
yyy (0 - 31)
TRAN SENSOR GAIN
yyy (0 - 31)
2-15
Comment
Wait briefly for initialization
before proceeding.
You are in the ADVANCED
MENU.
You are entering MEDIA
SETTINGS.
Press EXIT to leave this
procedure.
You are entering the advanced
procedure.
Press ESC to abort this
procedure. (The following
examples detail die-cut media
calibration, and unless
otherwise noted the reflective
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media procedure is the same.)
Do not position a perforation
in the Media Sensor; and if
using preprinted media,
ensure the label area placed in
the sensor is free of text,
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graphics, lines, etc.