Datamax E-4304e, E-4203 Adjustable Media Sensor Position, Media Type, Suggested Sensor Placement

The position of the AMS is important for the proper detection of media and the label top of form (TOF). The table below indicates suggested sensor positions for various media types.

Adjustable Media Sensor Position

Media Type	Suggested Sensor Placement	TOF Sensing Used
Continuous*	Near the center of the media	Continuous
Die-cut	Near the center of the label	Gap
Notched	Near the center of the notch	Gap
Reflective	Near the center of the black mark	Reflective

*Label TOF for continuous media is set via the Front Panel (CONT FORM LENGTH) or software; see Section 4.4.2.

To properly position the AMS, you will need to know where the TOF mark is located on your media. (For more information on media, see Specifications).

Depending of your media type, take a measurement from the left-justified media edge across to the center of the TOF mark as suggested in the table above. The following example illustrates the measurement of notched media.

;Note: Reflective marks are placed on the underside of the media.

Media

Movement

Measurement

Notch

Left-Justified

To simplify the adjustment, the AMS uses Reference Letter designators that correspond to the following TOF mark distances:

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