Advanced Entry Calibration - Datamax I-Class Mark II Operator's Manual

3.4.4

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 Standard 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.
Press MENU Button. Make sure
MEDIA SETTINGS is highlighted
and press ENTER.
B
Then using the DOWN button,
scroll to SENSOR CALIBRATION
Using the DOWN Button,
C highlight ADVANCED ENTRY then
press ENTER.
Scroll to TRAN SENSOR GAIN (or
REFL SENSOR GAIN, if using
D
reflective media) then press
ENTER.
Install media. Position the Media
in the Media Sensor then lower
E
and latch the Printhead
Assembly.
Chapter 3 - Printer Operation
Displayed Message
READY
(Printer Menu)
ADVANCED ENTRY
TRAN SENSOR GAIN
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(0 - 31)
TRAN SENSOR GAIN
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(0 - 31)
Comment
Wait briefly for initialization to
complete.
Press EXIT to abort this
procedure.
The following examples detail
die-cut media calibration;
however, unless otherwise
noted, the reflective media
procedure is the same.
See Section 2.3 for sensor
adjustment instructions.
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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