SECTION 4 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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SmartDate 5  08/08
4.7 Printer Calibration
The SmartDate 5 printer calibrates on power up or if the ribbon cassette has been 
removed and replaced.
SmartDate 5 Combined printer
The style of the printer (Intermittent or Continuous) is determined by a printer 
parameter setting.
Power up
On power up the printer establishes the following information:
• The printer hand.
• The diameter of the ribbon reels.
• The tension of the ribbon.
Cassette Removal
If the cassette is removed and replaced the printer establishes the following:
The datum position of the print module.
The diameter and tension of the ribbon.