Introduction; Media Sensor Calibration; Quick Calibration - Datamax W-Class Maintenance Manual

2.0 Introduction

This section covers the necessary maintenance and alignment procedures for the printer.

2.1 Media Sensor Calibration

This printer can use many different media compositions, configurations and colors. In addition to
adjusting the Media Sensor and selecting the '
correctly and reliably, calibration is required. There are three different calibration methods.
2.1.1

Quick Calibration

This is the easiest calibration method and should work for most die-cut and reflective media types.
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This procedure is not required for continuous media. If 'Uncalibrated' is displayed, follow the Standard
Calibration procedure in Section 2.1.2.
Perform a Quick Calibration as follows:
 Ensure that media is loaded, that the Media Sensor is adjusted, and that the printer is idle.
 Press and hold the
gap or mark to pass through the sensor.
Upon successful completion, '
next label TOF and '
READY
using notched media or media on a transparent liner; however, the calibration was successful).
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Note: Die-cut media containing large gaps may require a change in the 'PAPER OUT DISTANCE' setting; see
the Operator's Manual for details.
In certain cases, the printer may have trouble differentiating between the label and
Calibration Hints:
liner.
If 'CANNOT CALIBRATE' is displayed, or if the printer stops feeding mid-label then try the following:
 Press and hold the
If 'CANNOT CALIBRATE' is displayed again, or if the printer stops feeding mid-label then try the
following:
 Press and hold the
If this method fails, use the Standard Calibration method described in Section 2.1.2.
Adjustments and Maintenance
SENSOR TYPE
Key. The printer will begin advancing media; allow at least one label
CALIBRATION COMPLETE
' will be displayed. (A '
Key to allow two gaps (or marks) to pass through under the sensor.
Key to allow three or more gaps (or marks) to pass through the sensor.
2-1
,' to ensure that each label is detected
' will be displayed, the printer will feed to the
WARNING LOW BACKING
' message may appear if