Datamax E-Class E-4304 - Manual (Page 42)

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4.6.1 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 on 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.