CAB a3-2, Operator'S Manual

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A3-2 / A3 / A4 / A6 9. Test Options
Label Profile
The "Label profile" option checks the recognition of the media edge in relation
to the optical characteristics of the media and liner.
Values measured by the media edge sensor during the media feed are saved
and printed in the "Label profile" printout.
To print the "Label profile" printout, you will need to load media (labels,
continuous paper) and a transfer ribbon (if applicable), which extends over the
entire print width of the printer. The media the profile will be printed on, is
independent of the media to be tested.
1. Select the type of sensor (gap sensor or bottom-reflective sensor) to be
tested in the "Setup" menu.
2. Load the media to be tested in the printer.
3. Switch from "Online" mode to the Offline Menu by pressing the key.
4. Press the key or the key until the "Test" menu is displayed.
Press the key to confirm the selection.
5. Select the "Label profile" option by pressing the key or the key and
confirm the selection by pressing the key.
6. The printer will carry out a media feed. The sensor will measure the optical
properties of the media.
7. After completing the media feed, "Test print OK " will appear on the
display.
8. Load media (labels, continuous paper) and a transfer ribbon (if applicable),
which extends over the entire print width of the printer.
9. Press key to start printing the "Label profile" printout.
10. The "Label profile" printout is printed with the heat level and print speed
set in the "Setup" menu.
11. After completing the printout, the printer will return to the selection list of
the "Test" menu.