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Performing a Calibrate Sensor by Configuration Utility
The Configuration Utility is a highly recommended way to Auto Calibrate the Gap and Black Mark
sensors and for calculating a Paper Out threshold value for the printer. This function can be used
instead of the Power-On Utility method described in Chapter 4. This procedure uses values
entered in the Common menu shown on page 25 and the Calibrate Sensor menu page shown
below.
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Calibrate Sensor – Auto Calibrate
Use the following steps to Auto Calibrate the Calibrate Sensor Printer Function:
Load desired media in the printer and close the media cover.
In the Common menu (shown on page 25):
Enter the actual Paper Height and Gap (or Black Mark) height value in inches. (Mandatory)
Enter the correct Media Sensor type (GAP, Black Mark or Continuous). (Mandatory)
Verify that the Maximum Length value = 10.00 inch (Default) or 1.0 inch or greater than the
height of the installed media. This value is the maximum distance the printer will advance media
during an Auto Calibrate in search of a Gap or Black Mark. (Mandatory)
Verify Threshold Detection is set to FIXED (Default).
Click the Calibrate Sensor - Printer Function to open the Calibrate Sensor menu page.
Under Auto Calibrate, select Calibrate.
NOTE: It is not necessary to enter the Paper Height or Gap/Mark values in the Auto Calibrate
menu prior to selecting Calibrate if Threshold Detection = FIXED. If Threshold Detection =
AUTO, you must enter these values so that an accurate Paper Out value can be calculated.
When Calibrate is selected the printer will advance 2 to 3 labels for Gap or Black Mark Sensing
and stop with the Gap or Black Mark positioned at the Tear Bar.
NOTE: No media will advance if Media Sensor type = Continuous.
Press the M4L Control Panel Feed key - the printer should advance one label and stop with the
Gap or Mark at the Tear Bar.
IMPORTANT - When a new media type is used for the first time, it is recommended that after an
Auto Calibrate, you remove the media and close the media cover to verify that the printer will
detect an actual paper out and display a “No Paper” fault message.
New Calibration values are automatically saved to the printer and will remain after cycling printer
power.