Datamax M-Class User Manual

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4.7 Calibration Mode – Button Functions
In ‘Calibration’ mode, the buttons allow the printer to adjust to the media being used. Calibration can be performed either
automatically or manually, as detailed below.
 Notes: Before calibrating, ensure that the Printhead Carrier Assembly is latched down, that the cover is closed, and that the
media sensor has been set for the appropriate media type, see Section 4.5.2.
Printer and cutter faults are disabled during
and
, but can still occur while
printing “test” labels.
If at any time you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the previous calibration simply turn off power to the
printer. Also, Factory Defaults can be restored, see Section 6.7
To perform Calibration:
Auto Media Calibration
(See section 4.7.1)
(Until Paused light turns off)
(See section 4.7.2)
Calibration Mode
Analyze for ‘Paper’
Analyze for ‘Backing or ‘Mark’
Analyze ‘Out of Media’ condition
Prints the ‘Test Label’ for “test”
Media Sensor Calibration
(Press and hold during power-up until the light turns off)
STOP
CANCEL
PAU S E
Feeds one label for “test”
Press and
Release
(
)
FEED
FEED
Press and
Hold
(
)
CANCEL
Saves the current values
and resumes
Normal Mode
+
PAU SE
CANCEL
PAU SE
FEED
CANCEL
Accepts the current
values for “test”
+
PAU SE
CANCEL
DONE

Datamax M-Class Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal
Resolution	203 dpi, 300 dpi
Print Speed	6 IPS (152 mm/s)
Interface	USB, Serial, Ethernet, Parallel
Media Sensor	Reflective and Transmissive
Supported Media Types	Labels, Tags
Media Thickness	0.0025" (0.0635 mm)