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3.4.3   Standard Calibration 
The Standard Calibration can be performed using the NETira CT Utility (see Section 3.3) or using 
the front panel buttons via the printer’s menu, see Section 4.5.  Standard Calibration provides 
dynamic readings, which can be helpful when using media with small position-critical notches or 
marks. Three calibration samples are required:  
 
Empty – with nothing over the sensor;  
 
Gap, Notch, Hole or Mark – with media liner, a notch, hole, or a mark over the sensor; and,  
 
Paper – with the label (and liner, if any) over the sensor. 
 
 
Calibrate the Media Sensor using the steps below: 
 
 
The Sensor Calibration menu item is only accessible in the Advanced Menu mode.  
 
Step  Action  Displayed Message  Comment 
A  Turn ON the printer.  READY 
Wait briefly for initialization to 
complete. 
B 
Press MENU Button. Make sure 
MEDIA SETTINGS is highlighted 
and press ENTER.  
 
Then using the DOWN Button, 
scroll to SENSOR CALIBRATION. 
(Printer Menu)   
C 
Press ENTER to access SENSOR 
CALIBRATION. Then using the 
DOWN Button, scroll to PERFORM 
CALIBRATION. Press ENTER again 
and then press YES to proceed. 
PERFORM CALIBRATION  Press NO to abort this procedure.
D 
With no media installed, press 
ESC. 
REMOVE LABEL STOCK 
 
PRESS ESC KEY 
 
Yyy 
his sets the empty value, where 
“yyy” represents the current 
sensor reading. 
E 
Proceed according to the media 
type:   
 
Die-Cut – Remove a label or two 
from the liner then install the 
media. Position the Media Sensor 
under the liner area and press 
ESC.  
 
 
Notched (or Reflective) – Install 
media. Position the Media Sensor 
under a notch (or black mark) and 
press ESC. 
 
 
 
 
Continuous – Press ESC then 
proceed to Step F. 
 
 
 
For die-cut media: 
 
SCAN BACKING 
 
PRESS ESC KEY 
 
yyy 
 
 
For Notched/Reflective media: 
 
SCAN MARK 
 
PRESS ESC KEY 
 
yyy 
 
 
For continuous media: 
 
REMOVE LABEL STOCK 
 
PRESS ESC KEY 
 
Yyy 
 
This sets the gap (or mark) 
value, where “yyy” represents 
the current sensor reading. 
 
 See Section 2.3 for sensor 
adjustment instructions. 
 
Do not position a perforation 
over the sensor when taking the 
sample. 
 
(3) For small notches or 
reflective marks, ensure that the 
labels exit straight from the 
printer. 
 
(4) Unless otherwise noted, do 
not move the Media Sensor after 
this step.