11. The test completed successfully if the display advances to the next test number.
12. T&D12 determines the number of motor steps to move from “full open” gap to the “1-part paper=0.1mm” print
gap position. Calibrate the printer to the minimum allowed: 1-part paper=0.1 mm.
T&D12 - AFTA Calibrate Test
You must complete this test to:
v Calibrate the microcode for the printhead
- and -
v Adjust the gap between the printhead needles and the platen
Note: Do not run T&D12 unless instructed to do so by the “Standard AFTA Service Check and Adjustment” on
page 285.
Before performing this procedure, correctly adjust the AFTA indicator wheel. See “Automatic Forms Thickness
Adjustment (AFTA)” on page 282 for the indicator wheel adjustment procedure.
If any error messages display during this test, go to “T&D Error Messages and Actions” on page 190.
If the AFTA mechanism is malfunctioning or is not repeatable, perform the “Standard AFTA Service Check and
Adjustment” on page 285.
Display:
T&D12 YES NO END
Calibrate the microcode
1. Initiate T&D12 (see “Running T&D12” on page 173).
2. Move to (or keep) the value '0.'
3. Exit with STORE=YES. The requirement for calibrating is described in “Standard AFTA Service Check and
Adjustment” on page 285.
Adjust the print gap
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