4.6Calibration Mode – Button Functions

In ‘Calibration’ mode, the buttons allow the printer to adjust to the media being used. Calibration can be performed either automatically or manually, as detailed below.

;Notes: Before calibrating, ensure that the Printhead Carrier Assembly is latched down, that the cover is closed, and that the media sensor has been set for the appropriate media type, see Section 4.4.2.

Printer and cutter faults are disabled during

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

 

 

 

 

 

 

, but can still occur while printing “test” labels.

If at any time you wish to discard your changes and revert back to the previous calibration simply turn off power to the printer. Also, Factory Defaults can be restored, see Section 5.7

To perform Calibration:

F3

(Press and hold during power-up until the Paused Light turns off)

Calibration Mode

F1

 

 

Auto Media Calibration (See Section 4.6.1)

F2

(PressReleaseand) Feeds one label for “test”

F2

Press and hold until the

 

( Paused Light turns on )

F3

Prints the ‘Test Label’ for “test”

F1

+ F3

Saves the current values

 

 

and resumes Normal Mode

Media Sensor Calibration (See Section 4.6.2)

 

 

(The Fault Indicator flashes during analysis)

 

F1

Analyze media

 

F2 Analyze media backing material or reflective mark

 

F3

Analyze no media condition

 

F1

Accepts the current

 

+ F3 analysis for “test”

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Datamax E-4304e, E-4203, E-4204 manual Calibration Mode Button Functions, To perform Calibration