TSC DA200 Series User Manual

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4.2 Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test and Dump Mode
While calibrate the gap/black mark sensor, printer will measure the label length, print the internal
configuration (self-test) on label and then enter the dump mode. To calibrate gap or black mark sensor,
depends on the sensor setting in the last print job.
Please follow the steps below to calibrate the sensor.
1.Turn off the power switch.
2. Hold on the button then turn on the power switch.
3. Release the button when LED becomes amber and blinking. (Any amber will do during the 5 blinks)
 The LED color will be changed as following order.
Amber  red (5 blinks)  amber (5 blinks)  green (5 blinks)  green/amber (5 blinks) 
red/amber (5 blinks)  solid green
4. It calibrates the sensor and measures the label length and prints internal settings then enter the dump
mode.
Note:
1. Sensor calibration can be done by Diagnostic Tool or by power on utility. Please refer to
“Diagnostic Tool” section for more information.
2. Please select gap or black mark sensor type prior to calibrate the sensor.

TSC DA200 Series Specifications

General

Resolution	203 dpi
Max Print Width	108 mm (4.25")
Max Print Length	2, 794 mm (110")
Processor	32-bit RISC CPU
Media Roll Diameter	127 mm (5") OD
Ribbon Core Diameter	25.4 mm (1")
Print Method	Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal
Max Print Speed	6 ips (inches per second)
Memory	8 MB Flash, 8 MB SDRAM
Interface	USB 2.0
Media Sensor	Reflective, Transmissive
Media Handling	die-cut, fan-fold, continuous
Media Type	Gap, Black mark, Notch, Continuous
Media Width	20 mm ~ 112 mm (0.79" ~ 4.41")
Media Thickness	0.06 mm ~ 0.19 mm
Ribbon Width	30 to 104 mm
Ribbon Length	300 m (984 feet)
Power Supply	External universal switching power supply