Genicom 3600 manual Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor, To adjust the label gap sensor potentiometer

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Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor

The label gap sensor output enables the software to determine the leading edge of a label by detecting the label gap. The label gap is the space between labels on the backing material. This reading enables the printer to properly position the start of print point. To perform this procedure, you need the following tools:

∙Digital multimeter

∙#2 Phillips screwdriver

∙Small straight-slot screwdriver

To adjust the label gap sensor potentiometer

1.Remove the media cover and the electronics cover.

2.Connect the positive lead of a multimeter to TP15 (GAP) and the negative lead to TP14 (GND) on the main PCB.

TP15

TP14

R124

3600M.036

3.Switch on the printer power.

4.Insert the label backing only in the label gap sensor. Adjust R124 on the main PCB so that the voltage at TP15 (GAP) is 1V ± 0.2V.

5.Insert both the label and the label backing in the sensor. Verify that the voltage at TP15 (GAP) is greater than 3V.

6.Install the printer electronics cover and the media cover.

7.Check the printer for proper operation.

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