Operator`s manual

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4.1.1 Media Settings
From Ready Mode, press the
key to enter the Menu Mode.
Note: Entering the menu will clear memory of any settings sent from the
host – unless the host has reset the printer.
MEDIA TYPE
Selects a print 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 user must use the
LABEL LENGTH setting to determine TOF.
REFLECTIVE
The printer recognizes the TOF by sensing
registration (black) marks on the underside
of media.
LABEL LENGTH
04.00in (0-99.99)
For use with continuous media. Label length
is used to determine the TOF when ‘Sensor
Type-Continuous’ is selected.
MAXIMUM LABEL LENGTH
16.00in (0-99.99)
Sets the maximum length between TOF
marks (gap or black stripe). If this limit is
exceeded, a top of form fault is declared.
SENSOR CALIBRATION ♦
Adjusts the printer to sense your media.
PERFORM CALIBRATION
The User enters the empty, gap or mark and
paper values to set the media sensor.
ADVANCED ENTRY
User directly inputs the best gain values to
adjust the media sensor.
SENSOR GAIN
Observe A/D reading and set SENSOR
GAIN. Adjusts the sensitivity of the sensor
for custom label stock. Higher gain means
more sensitivity; however, when set too high
the printer loses the ability to distinguish
gap or mark from paper.
SENSOR LEVELS
Sets threshold values for the media sensor
parameters. Entry for paper, gap/mark, and
empty thresholds.