Datamax-O'Neil Performance series User Guide - Manual (Page 53)

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Setting the Top of Form Sensor
The top of form sensor enables the printer to determine where the print should begin and
end. Once the appropriate media has been loaded, the media type can be entered
manually into the control panel.
1. Select Menu > Basic > Media from the control panel.
2. Select Select Type.
3. Select the paper and ribbon type.
4. Select Paper Sensor Type.
5. Select the paper sensor side, either inside or outside, that correlates with the type of
media being used.
Note: For example, media types with marks in the middle of the media, select Outside.
Note: The LED of the selected sensor will illuminate.
6. Unlock and release the printhead carriage assembly allowing it to open.
7. Using the adjustment lever, slide the top-of-form sensor so the appropriate LED-lit
sensor pod is centered over the mark, notch or gap that was selected.
Figure: 3 - 30 Example of Top-of-Form Sensor Adjustment on “Mark on Top” media
Mark
Inside Sensor Pod
Outside Sensor Pod
Lever
Top-of-Form
Adjustment