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4.5.1 Media Sensor Calibration Procedure
The ‘Media Sensor Calibration Procedure’ allows the operator to recalibrate the
selected media sensor (reflective or gap) for a selected media. Follow the steps
below to calibrate your sensor.
Note: Before calibrating, be sure the media sensor is set for the appropriate
media type, see section 4.4.2, also be sure the printhead is latched down
and the cover is closed.
1. Hold the button while
powering up the printer,
continue to hold the button until
the PAUSED light turns off
then release. Next press and
hold the
button, continue to
hold the button until the
PAUSED light turns off then
release.
2. Place a sample of your media (with
backing) over the media sensor, close
the printhead, and then press the
button.
The printer will flash the FAULT light until it has
finished analyzing the material.
3. Place a sample of your media backing or position the reflective mark of your
continuous media over the media sensor, close the printhead, and then press
the
button. The printer will flash the FAULT light until it has finished
analyzing the material.
4. Remove all media from the media sensor, close the printhead, and then press
the button. The printer will flash the FAULT light until it has finished
analyzing the media sensor for no media.
5. Once the calibration is complete (all three operations performed) press the
+
buttons simultaneously to accept the current calibration for “test” and
exit the .
6. Use the button, (feeds blank label) and the button, (prints test label) to
test the current calibration.
Note: If you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the previous
calibration simply turn off the printer before Step 7.
7. Now you can save your changes and resume by again
pressing the + buttons simultaneously.