Chapter 1 Calibration

Calibration

WARNING Class 2 laser light. Do not stare into the laser beam or a reflected image of the laser beam.

WARNING Using controls, making adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The validator should be calibrated when it is first installed or when the printer displays Calibration warning. A special calibration bar code card is included with the validator package.

1.Make sure the printer is on and the scanning beam is on. If the beam is off, press the RESET button for less than 2 seconds to turn on the beam.

Table 2. RESET Button Settings

Time RESET Button Is Depressed

Result

 

 

 

 

Less than 2 seconds

Turns on the scanning beam

 

 

More than 4 but less than 6 seconds

Validator goes into calibration mode

 

 

More than 6 seconds

Resets validator to the last good calibration

 

settings and turns off the scanning beam

 

 

2.Raise the media cover. Open the pivoting deck by rotating the deck lock lever fully clockwise. The pivoting deck will swing upward, exposing the bottom of the printhead assembly.

3.If the printer has the cutter option, put the cutter in the open (down) position.

4.Remove the calibration bar code card from its protective sleeve and slide it into the open printhead and under the scanning beam. (Figure 16.)

5.Make sure the bar code is under the scanning beam and the CALIBRATION light is on.

6.Press and hold the RESET button on the validator until the CALIBRATION light begins flashing.

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Printronix T5000R user manual Calibration, Reset Button Settings Time Reset Button Is Depressed Result

T5000R specifications

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The T5000R is equipped with a high-speed print engine capable of producing up to 12 inches per second, significantly enhancing productivity. Its high-resolution print quality of up to 600 dpi ensures that barcodes, text, and images are rendered with exceptional clarity, making it an ideal choice for applications that require precision.

Connectivity is a strong suit of the T5000R, which features USB, Ethernet, and optional wireless interfaces, allowing seamless integration into existing IT infrastructures. This connectivity ensures that the printer can easily communicate with a variety of devices, including computers, tablets, and mobile devices, facilitating efficient workflows.

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