Media Calibration. Datamax Mark III E-4206L, E-4206L, Mark III E-4305L, Mark III E-4206P, E-4305A, E-Class Mark III Professional+, E-4206P, E-Class Mark III, Mark III E-4305P

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7 M e d i i i a C a l l l i i i b r r a t t i i i o n

3.7.1 Quick Calibration

Ensure the printer is properly loaded with media, proceed with calibration as follows:

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 This calibration is not necessary when using continuous stock.

 Media containing large gaps may require a change in the Paper Out Distance before proceeding.

Calibrate the printer as follows:

Step Action

A Turn ON the printer.

Displayed Message Comment

Wait briefly for initialization to complete.

B

Using the button scroll to MENU and press the button.

Make sure MEDIA SETTINGS is highlighted and press the button.

Then using the button, scroll to

SENSOR CALIBRATION.

(Printer Menu)

C

Press the button to access

SENSOR CALIBRATION.

Make sure QUICK CALIBRATION is highlighted and press the button.

Using the button, scroll to YES

Quick Calibration

No

>Yes

Select NO to abort this procedure. and then press the button to proceed.

With the media installed and the cover closed, press and hold the

D button until at least 2 full labels have been fed from the printer and then release.

Press/Hold Enter Key

There are two possible outcomes:

CALIBRATION COMPLETE - will be displayed, and the media will be advanced to the next top of form if calibration was successful; or,

CALIBRATION FAILED will be displayed if calibration was not successful. In this case, check the hints listed below to help resolve the problem:

Calibration Hints:

WARNING LOW BACKING is a normal message when calibrating die-cut media mounted on a highly translucent liner or notched tag stocks.

If the initial attempt fails, perform the Manual Calibration routine, see Section 3.7.2.

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