Datamax PE manual Introduction, Media Sensor Adjustment

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PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS

5.0Introduction

When changing label size or material it may be necessary to adjust certain printer components and label settings. This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for completing these adjustments. If there is any doubt about your ability to perform these procedures, contact a qualified service technician, a technical support representative or software representative.

5.1Media Sensor Adjustment

To detect the label’s edge, notch or black stripe, the printer uses a label edge sensor that is adjustable across half the media path. The position of this sensor may need to be adjusted when changing types of labels or when going from wide to narrow labels.

Referring back to Figure 2-3, locate the Edge Sensor Adjustment Knob on the printer. This will adjust the sensor position across the label. If you are experiencing a problem with the label top of form, try adjusting this sensor. If using labels that are die-cut or that have a black stripe across the back, position the sensor near the middle of the label. If using labels that have a notch, irregular edge or with a black stripe that does not cover the entire width of the label, turn the adjustment knob in half turn increments until the label is sensed. See Section 7 for more information.

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Contents PE Series Operator’s Manual Page 88-2082-01 Rev. C1 Page Agency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Contents Using Your Printer Appendix a Appendix BAppendix C Appendix DPage Introduction Printer OverviewRight-Hand Model Standard Features About This PrinterOptional Features PE Series Operator’s Manual Before Using This Printer Getting StartedInspecting the Printer General Overview Right-Hand Model, External Front ViewRight-hand Model, Interior Front View Setting Up the Printer Connecting the PrinterLoading Media Head-Lift LeverMedia Loading Media Loading detail Loading Ribbon Thermal Transfer Ribbon Loading PathJ-Hook Ribbon Removal Removal of a Partially Used Roll of RibbonRemoval of a Completely Used Ribbon Installing a Flash Cartridge Flash Cartridge Connector Location10 Inserting the Memory Cartridge Printing a Configuration Label 11 Configuration Label PE Series Operator’s Manual Configuration Label Explanation Test Pattern Label 12 Test Pattern LabelApplicator Connection Applicator Port Pin Assignments Pin function explanationPin 4 Not Used Pin # Function Direction13 End Print Signal Options Description Options PortOptions Port Pin Assignments PE Series Operator’s Manual Using the Printer’s Front Panel Using Your PrinterControl Buttons Menu Keypad LightsLCD Contrast Accessing the Menu Tree Basic FunctionsFactory preset Value range Advanced Setup PE Output SignalBackfeed Cntrl Heat SettingRibbon Low Print Speed Slew SpeedBackfeed Speed Label WidthFactory Settings Modify PasswordSymbol Set Security CheckProdigyPlus Mode Pause ModeFeedback Mode Offset Bias *220Test Mode Comm Setup *PORTA *9600 *8 *N *1 *BOTH Control CodesTest Print Front PanelTest I/O Serial Loopback Installed Options Print Directory Print File Copy ModuleSensor Definitions Inputs Sensor Name Possible ConditionPE Series Operator’s Manual Media Sensor Adjustment Media Width Adjustment Example of the Media Width AdjustmentLabel Start of Print Label PresentationSetting Start of Print and Peel Position Controlling Print Quality PE Series Operator’s Manual Interior ExteriorPrinter Cleaning Schedule Cleaning ScheduleArea Method Interval Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadCleaning the Platen Roller Troubleshooting Tips Printer fails to power up no lightsBlack boxes in display Skips Labels every otherNo Print Poor Print QualityMissing Data in the printed label Alarm Description Error MessagesLCD Display BQQMJDBUPS!CVTZ DPWFS!PQFO!GBVM U IFBE!VQ!GBVMU PVU!PG!TUPDL QSJOUIFBE!GMU SJCCPO!GBVMU SJC!TBWFS!GBVMU UPG!GBVMU Character Dump Mode Ascii Character Dump LabelPage Ascii Control Chart Appendix aPE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix B Available Fonts and BarcodesHuman-Readable Fonts Table B-1 Human-Readable Font SizesTable B-2 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii Characters Font Matrix Sizes Charac. Per Inch Dot 203 Height WidthPage Identifies the internal Triumvirate font Barcode Fonts Table B-3 Valid Bar Code Font Ascii CharactersPE Series Operator’s Manual Barcode O Barcode S Barcode T Barcode z Cable Listing Appendix CTable C-1 Serial Cable Requirements PE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix D Applicator Port Test BoxPE Series Operator’s Manual Error Codes Appendix EPE Series Operator’s Manual Printer Specifications Appendix FPrinting CommunicationsElectrical EnvironmentalPhysical MediaFonts and Bar Codes Printer Dimensions Figure F-1 Print Engine Critical DimensionsMedia Specifications Table F-1 Acceptable Media SpecificationsTable F-2 Media and Ribbon Overview Media and Ribbon BasicsLabel Type Print Image Ribbon Type Speed Energy Durability Appendix G Menu TreePE Series Operator’s Manual Warranty Information Appendix HPrinter Thermal printheadWarranty Service Procedures General Warranty ProvisionsLimitation of Liability PE Series Operator’s Manual