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Setup
Run a SmartCal Media Calibration
1/13/2016 ZD420 User’s Guide 212485-001 Rev. A
Run a SmartCal Media Calibration
The printer needs to set the media parameters for prior to printing optimal operation. The printer
will automatically determine media type (web/gap, black mark/notch, or continuous) and
measure media characteristics.
SmartCal Procedure
1. Make sure the media and ribbon cartridge (if you are thermal transfer printing) are loaded
properly in the printer and the top cover of the printer is closed.
2. Press the POWER button to turn the printer on.
3. Once the printer is in the ready state (Status indicator ( ) is solid green), press and hold the
PAUSE and CANCEL button for two (2) seconds and release.
4. The printer will measure a few labels and adjust media sensing levels.
5. When the printer stops, the Status indicator ( ) will turn solid green.
Note • After the initial calibration to a specific media is completed, it is not required to perform
additional calibrations each time the media is replaced. The printer automatically measures
the media to adjust for small changes in the media characteristics while printing.
Pressing the Feed (Advance) once or twice after a new roll of media (same batch) has been
installed will synchronize the labels. It is then ready to continue printing.
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