Datamax W-Class, Maintenance Manual

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Adjustments and Maintenance
2-2
2.1.2 Standard Calibration
During the Standard Calibration process, the printhead assembly can be raised for visual access to the
media and media sensor. In addition, displayed sensor readings can be used to indicate the best position
over the media. These features are helpful when using small, position-critical TOF notches or marks.
Three readings are required:
 Empty: No media in the sensor.
 Gap (or Mark): Only the backing, notch, or reflective mark in the sensor.
 Paper: The label (with the liner attached) in the sensor.
Make sure media is loaded and that the appropriate Sensor Type has been selected, then perform the
Standard Calibration as follows:
Step Action Displayed Message Comment
1
Turn ‘On’ the printer.


Wait for the printer to initialize
(about six seconds) before
proceeding.
2 Press the Key.
Raise the printhead
assembly.



You are entering Menu Mode.
3 Press the Key to
enter the Media Settings
menu.



See the
Operator’s Manual
for
menu layout details.
4 Press the
Key and
scroll to ‘
SENSOR
CALIBRATION
’.



Press the Key to abort this
procedure.
5 Press the
Key.


You are beginning the standard
calibration procedure.
6 Press the Key.
Remove the media from the
Media Sensor then press
any key.
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

This sets the parameter for the
‘empty’ value.
Where ‘yyy’ is a numerical value
representing the current sensor
reading.