Zebra Technologies Z SERIES 79695L-002 - Manual (Page 60)

Operations
Calibrate the Printer 60
79695L-002 Rev. A Z Series ® /RZ™ Series User Guide 6/6/08
Calibrate the Printer
The printer can be set to calibrate automatically, or you can calibrate it manually.
Auto Calibration
When the control panel setting for MEDIA POWER UP or HEAD CLOSE is set to
CALIBRATION
, the printer automatically calibrates on power up or when the printhead is
closed. During auto calibration, the printer determines the label length and sensor settings. The
results of the auto calibration are stored in the printer’s memory and are retained even if printer
power is removed. These parameters remain in effect until the next calibration is performed.
Manual Calibration
Perform a media and ribbon sensor calibration to reset the sensitivity of the sensors so the
media and ribbon are detected more accurately. If you change the type of ribbon or media,
your printer may operate better if you perform this calibration.
For instructions, refer to Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 83 .
Note • If the control panel settings for
MEDIA POWER UP
or
HEAD CLOSE
are set to
LENGTH, NO MOTION, or FEED, the printer starts printing without auto calibrating. See
Select Media Power-Up Option on page 89 or Select Head Close Option on page 89 .