Run Calibrate Procedure
NOTE: Verify that the media installed in the printer matches the PRINTER CONTROL menu Media Sensor option (Transmissive or Reflective).
Verify that the transmissive sensor is horizontally positioned to permit sensing of the notch, gap, or black stripe. (See “Sensor Assembly Horizontal Adjustment” on page 47.)
1.Press and release the PAUSE key to place the printer offline.
2.Open the printer front door to allow access to the Secondary Control Panel.
3.Press and release the UP and DOWN (5 and 6) keys simultaneously to unlock the printer menu. “ENTER SWITCH UNLOCKED” appears on the LCD.
4.Press the NEXT (4) key until “PRINTER CONTROL” appears on the LCD.
5.Press the DOWN (6) key. “Page Width” appears on the LCD.
6.Press the NEXT (4) key until “Calibrate” appears.
7.Press the DOWN (6) key. “Run Calibrate” appears.
8.Press the ENTER key. The media will advance a minimum of 11 inches plus the distance required to detect three additional
The procedure is completed successfully if no fault is displayed and the Sensed Distance value is correct. See “Sensed Distance” on page 95 for a detailed description of Sensed Distance.
NOTE: If a fault message such as “GAP NOT DETECTED” or “LOAD PAPER” appears while performing the Run Calibrate procedure, press the CLEAR key and perform the Run Calibrate procedure again, by going back to Run Calibrate under the PRINTER CONTROL main menu and then press the ENTER key.
9.Press the UP (5) key until “OFFLINE PRINTER CONTROL” appears on the LCD.
10.Press the FEED key. The media should advance one forms length.
NOTE: If the Page Length value is longer than the physical page length of the media in use, the printer will continue to advance media to achieve that Page Length value and then stop at the next TOF position.
11. Press the PAUSE key to place the printer Online.
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