Adjustments and Maintenance
2-1
2.0
Introduction
This section details the correct calibrations, hardware adjustments, and maintenance for the printer.
2.1
Media Sensor Calibration
In addition to selecting the Media Sensor type and positioning the Media Sensor, calibration is required to
ensure that each label is detected correctly and reliably. Three calibration methods, described below, are
available.
2.1.1 Quick
Calibration
Quick Calibration should be performed during initial printer set-up or after changing the media to fine-tune
the TOF and label values.
Notes: (1) Quick Calibration is not required for continuous media; however, if UNCALIBRATED is
displayed, use Standard Calibration (see Section 2.1.2) to calibrate the printer.
(2) Media containing large gaps may require a change in the PAPER OUT DISTANCE
setting before Quick Calibration is performed; see MEDIA SETTINGS in the Operator’s
Manual for details.
Use the steps below to calibrate the printer:
1.
Ensure that the printer is ON and in an idle state (i.e., not off-line) with media loaded, the media
sensor adjusted, and the sensor type selected. (See the
Operator’s Manual
for details).
2.
Press and hold the FEED Key until one label TOF has been output then release the key and wait for
the printer to process the data. There are two possible outcomes:
If CALIBRATION COMPLETE is displayed, then calibration was successful. (A ‘WARNING LOW
BACKING’ message may appear if using notched stock or media with a transparent liner;
however, the calibration was successful). The printer will advance the media to the next top of
form ready to begin printing; or,
If CANNOT CALIBRATE is displayed, then calibration was unsuccessful. In this case, press and
hold the FEED Key until two successive label TOFs have been output. If, however, CANNOT
CALIBRATE is displayed again, perform the Standard Calibration routine; see Section 2.1.2.
