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Datamax M-Class Mark II Maintenance Manual

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Adjustments and Maintenance
2-15
2.2.2.3 Advanced Entry Calibration
Note: Advanced Entry Calibration should only be used if needed, after trying
Standard Calibration.
Advanced Entry is an alternate calibration method for special-case media. This procedure
consists of two parts: (1) compiling sensor readings using different algorithms; and, (2)
determining the best algorithm then sampling and entering the values. Make sure that the
SENSOR TYPE has been selected and then proceed with the steps below:
Step Action Displayed Message Comment
1 Turn ON the printer. UNCALIBRATED
Wait briefly for initialization
before proceeding.
2
Press MENU and then
raise the printhead
assembly.
ADVANCED MENU
MEDIA SETTINGS
You are in the ADVANCED
MENU.
3 Press ENTER.
MEDIA SETTINGS
MEDIA TYPE
You are entering MEDIA
SETTINGS.
4
Scroll to SENSOR
CALIBRATION and
press ENTER.
SENSOR CALIBRATION
PERFORM CALIBRATION
Press EXIT to leave this
procedure.
5
Scroll to ADVANCED
ENTRY and press
ENTER.
ADVANCED ENTRY
PAPER SENSOR LEVEL
You are entering the advanced
procedure.
6
Scroll to TRAN SENSOR
GAIN (for die-cut
media) or REFL
SENSOR GAIN (for
reflective media) then
press ENTER.
TRAN SENSOR GAIN
yyy (0 - 31)
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Press ESC to abort this
procedure. (The following
examples detail die-cut media
calibration, and unless
otherwise noted the reflective
media procedure is the same.)
7
Install media. Position
the Sensor Eye Mark
over the label, then
lower and latch the
printhead assembly.
TRAN SENSOR GAIN
yyy (0 - 31)
25
Do not position a perforation
in the Media Sensor; and if
using preprinted media,
ensure the label area placed in
the sensor is free of text,
graphics, lines, etc.
(continued)

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Datamax M-Class Mark II Specifications

General IconGeneral
Media SensorAdjustable reflective and transmissive sensors
Print MethodThermal Transfer
Print Resolution203 dpi
Memory8 MB Flash, 16 MB SDRAM
Interface OptionsUSB, Serial, Ethernet, Parallel
Media TypeRoll-fed, die-cut, continuous, fan-fold, tags, ticket stock
Media Width1.0 in (25.4 mm) to 4.65 in (118 mm)
Media Thickness0.0025 in (0.0635 mm) to 0.010 in (0.254 mm)
Media Roll Diameter8 inches (203 mm) max
Ribbon Width1 to 4.33 inches (25.4 to 110 mm)
Ribbon Length1968 ft (600 m)
Ribbon Core1 inch (25.4 mm)
Label Width Range1.0 in (25.4 mm) to 4.65 in (118 mm)
Label Length Range0.25 to 39 inches (6.35 to 991 mm)

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