Datamax M-Class Mark II User Manual

Appendix C – Paper Menu Setup 87
Auto Media Sensor Calibration
Auto Media Sensor Calibration automatically establishes the optimum sensing values for the media
you are using.
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Before calibrating, be sure the media sensor is set for the appropriate media type, also ensure
that the Printhead Carrier Assembly is latched down and the cover is closed.
To automatically calibrate the media sensor:
1. With the desired media loaded, hold the
CANCEL
button while powering up the printer. Continue
to hold the button until the
STOP
light turns off then release it.
2. Next press the
PAU S E
button. The printer will feed approximately ten inches of media to
calculate the TOF Delta and Low values to be used.
3. Upon completion, one of the following lights will flash five times to denote the result of the auto
calibration attempt:
STOP
Light = Successful calibration. Proceed to Step 4.
ERROR
Light = Unsuccessful calibration, try again. If the calibration continues to fail proceed to
Manual Media Sensor Calibration.
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If you wish to discard the changes and revert back to the previous calibration simply turn off the printer
before Step 4.
4. Now save the changes and resume by pressing the
PAU S E
+
CANCEL
buttons
simultaneously and briefly. Wait until the
STO P
light goes off.

Datamax M-Class Mark II Specifications

General

Media Sensor	Adjustable reflective and transmissive sensors
Print Method	Thermal Transfer
Print Resolution	203 dpi
Memory	8 MB Flash, 16 MB SDRAM
Interface Options	USB, Serial, Ethernet, Parallel
Media Type	Roll-fed, die-cut, continuous, fan-fold, tags, ticket stock
Media Width	1.0 in (25.4 mm) to 4.65 in (118 mm)
Media Thickness	0.0025 in (0.0635 mm) to 0.010 in (0.254 mm)
Media Roll Diameter	8 inches (203 mm) max
Ribbon Width	1 to 4.33 inches (25.4 to 110 mm)
Ribbon Length	1968 ft (600 m)
Ribbon Core	1 inch (25.4 mm)
Label Width Range	1.0 in (25.4 mm) to 4.65 in (118 mm)
Label Length Range	0.25 to 39 inches (6.35 to 991 mm)