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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Datamax E-4304e, E-4203, E-4204 manual Die-cut Near the center of the label Gap