4.5Label Alignment
The Label Alignment function is intended for use when the label length is less than the distance between the printhead and the media sensor or where label waste at
Label Stock | Label Alignment Setting |
Continuous | NO |
6.5 inches or less | YES or AUTO |
6.5 inches or more | NO |
Multiple length labels | NO |
The Label Alignment function is chosen via the menu system (see Section 4.4) or by host commands. The three possible modes, YES, AUTO, and NO, are detailed in the following sections.
4.5.1 Label Alignment = YES
In this mode, the operator must supply an ‘ALIGN LENGTH’ value. This value must be physically measured from leading edge to leading edge of two successive labels, as shown. The measurement must be as accurate as possible. For very short labels, errors as small as 0.01” can result in noticeable print variations on the labels between the media sensor and the printhead.
The measured value must be sent to the printer via the host computer or entered using the Printer Setup Mode (see Section 4.4).
Then, in Normal Mode, press and hold the FEED button (about 4 seconds). The printer will align the label to the top of form position.
;Note: If media with a different label length is subsequently loaded, the ‘ALIGN LENGTH’ must be recalculated and
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