Pitney Bowes J693 manual Positioning Calibration, Media Sensor Calibration, Standard Calibration

5.1Positioning Calibration

The Positioning Calibration sets the printer’s TOF, calculates the label length, and calibrates the ribbon sensor on printers equipped with the thermal transfer option. Perform this procedure for:

Die-cut and reflective media –

∙After changing media.

∙After a Media Sensor Calibration.

∙When a ‘Position Fault’ message is displayed.

∙When a ‘Ribbon Fault’ message is displayed while ribbon is installed.

Continuous media –

∙When a ‘Ribbon Fault’ message appears while ribbon is installed.

To perform a Positioning Calibration:

With media and ribbon (for thermal transfer equipped models) loaded, press and hold the FEED key for approximately 4 seconds or until 2-3 labels advance. Upon completion, the ‘Ready’ message will be displayed.

Notes: If ‘Uncalibrated’ is displayed, first calibrate the Media Sensor; see Section 5.2.

If a ‘Ribbon Fault’ is displayed, first perform a Level 2 reset before calibrating; see Section 4.0.6. (Ribbon Calibration must be performed with a ribbon installed and with the printer configured for the thermal transfer printing; see Section 4.1.1.)

5.2Media Sensor Calibration

Media Sensor calibration should be performed during initial printer setup, if switching media types, or if an ‘Uncalibrated’ message is displayed. To ensure that each label is detected correctly and reliably, two different methods are available to calibrate the printer: Standard and Advanced Entry.

5.2.1Standard Calibration

The first calibration method is appropriate for most media types. The printhead is raised for visual access to the media. Sensor readings are displayed to provide an indication of the sensor’s best position over the media, a position that becomes critical when using reflective or notched stock with a small TOF mark.

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