Datamax Mark II, Operator'S Manual

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6 Chapter 2 – Printer Setup
2.3.1 Positioning the Adjustable Media Sensor
The Adjustable Media Sensor (AMS) allows the printer to accept a wider variety of media configurations. The
table below defines general AMS positions for various media and Top of Form (TOF) types.
AMS Positioning
Media Type Sensor Location TOF Sensing Method
Continuous Center of the Media Continuous
Die-Cut Center of the Label
Notched Center of the Notch
Gap
Reflective Center of the Mark Reflective
Position the AMS as follows:
a) Measure from the left edge of the media (as oriented in the direction of movement during
printing) to the center of the TOF Notch, Gap, or Mark (see example below).
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Reflective media must be placed into the printer with the TOF Marks facing downward.
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Media
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TOF Notch, Gap, or Mark
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Measured Distance to center of Notch, Gap, or Mark
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Media Direction during Printing
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Left-Justified Alignment
b) In the table below find the number closest to the TOF Notch, Gap, or Mark measurement made
above, and then select the corresponding AMS Reference Letter.
Measured Distance to center of Notch, Gap, or Mark
(inches) (millimeters)
AMS
Reference
Letter
.18 5 A
.50 13 B
.75 19 C
1.00 25 D
1.25 32 E
1.50 38 F
1.75 45 G
2.00 51 H
2.25 57 I
2.50 64 J
2.75 70 K
3.00 76 L