Oki OKIPOS X400, User Manual

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Selecting the Label Sensor Type
OKIPOS X400 printers can use Eye-mark, gap or notch label sensing.
The sensing method used by the printer must match to the media being
used. If you are using label printing software, it should provide a mean to
set up these parameters. See your software documentation for details. If
you are writing your own software or controlling the printer using direct
commands, you must use printer commands to set up the printer mode
and sensing method. Refer to the programming information provided in
the Program.pdf file for further information.
Note
The Program.pdf file is in Adobe Acrobat format. To view it,
you must install Adobe Acrobat Reader which is included on
the CD-ROM.
Sensor Calibration
The OKIPOS X400 uses a single sensor element for both direct thermal
(without a ribbon) and thermal transfer (with a ribbon) printing. The
method of printing can be selected by using configuration settings in the
software program or by sending the command directly to the printer
(Please refer to the Programming Guide). The mode of operation can be
determined by running a Self Test Label.
A OKIPOS X400 unit is calibrated at the factory for use with OKI
standard ribbon and media. Other ribbon/media combinations may or
may not index properly with these settings. If you are experiencing
difficulty with label indexing and are not using OKI labels and/or ribbon,
it may be necessary to recalibrate the unit for your particular ribbon/
media. This can be done by selecting the Calibration buttons provided in
the Label Gallery Free software or the Windows Printer Driver. If you
are not using either of these, you will have to send the calibration
command directly to the printer. See the Programming Guide for
instructions on using the Sensor Calibration command.
Important!
The ribbon must be installed in the printer when calibrating
in the thermal transfer mode.
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