Rice Lake Datamax M-Class - Manual (Page 52)

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5.1.2 Media Settings
MEDIA TYPE
Selects the printing method.
DIRECT THERMAL
For use with heat sensitive media.
THERMAL TRANSFER For use with media requiring a ribbon to create an image.
SENSOR TYPE Selects the top-of-form (TOF) sensing method for the media.
GAP The printer recognizes the TOF by sensing gaps in the media.
CONTINUOUS No TOF sensing. The LABEL LENGTH setting determines the length.
REFLECTIVE The printer recognizes the TOF by sensing reflective (black) marks on the media.
LABEL LENGTH
04.00in (0-99.99)
When the Sensor Type is set to Continuous, this value is used to determine the TOF.
MAXIMUM LABEL LENGTH
16.00in (0-99.99)
Sets the maximum length between TOF marks (gap or reflective). If this limit is
exceeded, a top of form fault is declared.
PAPER OUT DISTANCE
00.25in (0-99.99)
Sets the length of travel before an out of stock condition is declared.
LABEL WIDTH
203DPI >
04.26in (.75-4.26)
300DPI > 04.16in (.75-4.16)
Sets the maximum limit for the printable width. Objects extending beyond this limit
will be clipped off and not printed.
RIBBON LOW DIAMETER
♦
1.38 in (1.00-2.00)
Sets the threshold for a low ribbon indication.
SENSOR CALIBRATION
♦ Adjusts the printer to sense your media.
PERFORM CALIBRATION The user follows steps to allow the printer to calculate the empty, gap (or mark), and
paper values to set the media sensor.
ADVANCED ENTRY The user directly inputs the best values to adjust the media sensor.
SENSOR LEVELS Sets threshold values for the media sensor parameters. Manual entry for paper, gap
(or mark), and empty thresholds.
SENSOR GAIN Observe A/D reading and set SENSOR GAIN. Adjusts the sensitivity of the sensor
for custom label stock.