AMT Datasouth 4000 manual Calibrating Media Sensors

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Calibrating Media Sensors

Important: The first time media is installed, the Media Sensors must be calibrated. After the first calibration no further calibration is required unless the media type (length, color, backing material, etc.) is changed or irregular feeding occurs.

1.Ensure the printer is powered off.

2.Verify that the media is properly loaded and routed as detailed in Loading Media Section.

3.While pressing and holding the PAUSE/CALIBR. button, power on the printer.

4.Release the PAUSE/CALIBR. button when:

a.FM4402: The printer begins feeding labels.

b.FM4602 and FM4603: The message “CALIBRATION …” is displayed on the LCD.

5.Approximately 12 inches of media will be fed.

6.When feeding stops and the READY and MEDIA indicators stop blinking and remain illuminated, the printer has completed the Label Sensor Calibration procedure.

On the models with a LCD, the printer will display 'READY'.

7.When the printer completes the Label Sensor Calibration procedure it will save the related parameters (reflection characteristics, label length, etc.) to EEPROM.

Caution:	Running labels that are less than 1.5 inches in length without
	the correct calibration can result in loss of gap detection.

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Contents User’s Guide Important Safety Instructions Other Notices Technical Support Table of Contents Reader Table of Figures This page is blank Product Description Overview Unpacking and Inspection Installation and Configuration Setting up the PrinterFM 4402 Back Panel Connecting the Power Cord Power Cord ConnectionConnecting the Printer to Your Host Communication CableFactory default parameters of serial port are Loading the Ribbon Thermal Transfer Media onlyPrinthead Latch and Side Access Cover Ribbon Routing Users Guide Fully open Media Access Cover Loading MediaPrinthead Latch and Side Access Cover Outside Media Guide Media Sensor Adjust Knob Media Routing Changing Position of the Media Supply Spindle To change the position of the Media SpindleCalibrating Media Sensors Performing the Self Test Self Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 Ppla Self Test FM4602/FM4603 PplaSelf Test Pattern for FM4602/FM4603 Pplb Self Test FM6402/FM4603 PplbSelf Test Pattern for FM4402 Ppla Self Test FM4402 PplaSelf Test Pattern for FM4402 Pplb Self Test FM4402 PplbResetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings This is a blank Panel Operation Front PanelLED Indicators Ready Media RibbonButtons Button FunctionButton Function Pause Enter into the printers Setup menu Standard Printer With Keyboard Option installedLCD Display FM4602 and 4603 models only With Barcode Reader Option Abnormal ConditionsLCD and Button functionality in Set-up mode Front Panel Set-up MenuProcedure to Enter into Set-up Mode FM 4602 and FM 4603 models onlySet-up Mode Selection Items Range Factory Default RemarksUsers Guide Setting Display Language Range Factory DefaultBack Panel FM 4602/4603 Back Panel Switches FM4602 and FM4603 models only Standard Switch SettingsSpecial Switch Settings Switch number Special ConditionPS/2 Keyboard I/F FM4602 and FM4603 models only Command Description Parameter Factory default Command Set for PplaSystem Setting Commands Interaction Commands Symbol Code hexadecimalSystem Level Commands Command Description RemarksFormatting Commands Command DescriptionComponents Description Variables Command Editing CommandsCommand structure Command function Object Command Structure Description BaaabbbcccdddFont Downloading Commands Such commands are only used for soft fonts with PCL formatThis is a blank Command Set for Pplb Command Description ParameterLEx,y,hlen,vlen D1,hadj This is a blank Printer Driver Driver Installation \WIN95 A\NT40 \WIN98 A\WIN2000How to Use the Driver Parameter settingDetails Tab Print to the following port Orientation Media choice Device Options This is a blank Ready and Media LEDs blinking TroubleshootingPossible Problems Solutions Remarks Ready and Ribbon LED BlinkingHost indicates Printer Time Out LCD display Possible Problems and Solutions RemarksOnly the Ready LED blinks Unstable ribbon roll rotation RecoveryData has been sent, but there is no output from the printer Poor printout qualityPreventive Maintenance Cleaning the Printhead TPHCleaning the Platen roller Cleaning the media compartmentThis is a blank General Specifications Specification Model FM4402 Model FM4602 Model FM4603Printer Programming Language A, Ppla Specification Model FM4402, FM4602 and FM4603Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Printer Programming Language B, PplbOptional Accessories This is a blank Introduction SerialConnection with host Serial port settings Parallel Centronics Auto PollingAppendix C Printer Status Appendix D Ascii Table Appendix E Fonts and BAR Codes for Ppla Internal FontsUsers Guide Users Guide Font Users Guide Courier Font Set Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide Internal Bar Codes Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide This is a blank Appendix F Fonts and BAR Codes for Pplb Users Guide Users Guide Users Guide Internal Bar Codes Users Guide Keyboard Key FunctionReady 203,PPLB ESC for Keybd 0123456789 Label SET NO. ? Copies PER LAB ?Output Barcode Reader FsreaderApple 11223344Users Guide This is a blank AMT Datasouth Corp