User`s manual

User’s Manual—SNAP™ 500 Printer 31
centered on the tape. Refer to Appendix 7 for instructions on teaching
the sensor.
3.3.6.1 Selecting the Sensor
The top and bottom reflective sensors can be selected in one of two ways. First,
the sensor type can be selected as part of the format (see the PCMate Platinum
manual or the PCL manual for details).
The sensor type that is selected in the format can be overridden using the Virtual
Control Panel (see section 8.0) or the Remote Front Panel (see section 7.0).
The printer does not know if the optional bottom reflective
or contrast sensors are installed. If one of these sensors
is selected but not installed, the printer will not operate
properly.
3.3.6.2 Aligning the Tape to the Sensor
In order to work properly, the tape must be aligned to the sensor before starting
to print. To do this, close one or both print-head rollers (depending on whether
the label is single- or double-sided) and use the Auxiliary Feed knob until the
sense mark is just to the left of the sensor. Then rotate the rewind ink arbors to
take up any slack and press the Start Button.
This alignment must be done anytime the printer would
normally create a leader. This will happen after most
errors. Do not align the tape after a normal stop or a
stacker full.
3.3.7 Feeding the tape
To feed the tape, press and hold the Start button. After a short delay, the printer
will feed tape though the printer. To stop the feed, release the Start button.
If you are in the middle of printing a batch, feeding the
tape will cause the printed labels between the printhead
and the knife to feed through without cutting. These labels
will be re-printed the next time you start printing. The
batch quantity will be correct.
3.4 Option Menu System
The Option Menu System allows you to
• Print test labels
• Play demos
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