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5.2 Positioning Calibration
The Positioning Calibration sets the TOF and calculates the label length of the
media. This process also calibrates the ribbon sensor on printers equipped with
the thermal transfer option.
If using die-cut and reflective media, this procedure is recommended:
1) When a ‘Position Fault’ or ‘Ribbon Fault’ message is displayed.
2) After changing media.
3) Following a Media Sensor Calibration.
If using continuous media, TOF and label length parameters are set by the label
format. So this procedure should be performed to recalibrate the ribbon sensor
and is recommended:
1) When a ‘Ribbon Fault’ message is displayed.
2) Following a Media Sensor Calibration.
To perform a Positioning Calibration:
Step Operator Action
1
Turn ‘On’ and enter the media setup parameters in the Media Settings
Menu; see Section 4.1.1. (If a ‘Ribbon Fault’ is indicated, first perform a
Level 2 reset; see Section 4.0.6.)
2 Load media (and ribbon, if equipped with the thermal transfer option);
see Sections 3.2 and 3.4. Calibrate the Media Sensor; see Section 5.3.
3 Press and hold the FEED key for approximately 4 seconds or until 2-3
labels advance. Upon completion, the ‘Ready’ message will be displayed.
5.3 Media Sensor Calibration
Media Sensor calibration should be performed during initial printer setup, if
switching media types, or if an ‘Uncalibrated’ message is displayed. To ensure
that each label is detected correctly and reliably, two different methods are
available to calibrate the printer: Standard and Advanced Entry.
5.3.1 Standard Calibration
The first calibration method is appropriate for most media types. The printhead
is raised for visual access to the media; corresponding sensor readings are
displayed to provide an indication of the best sensor position over the media, a