Zebra Technologies 79695L-002 Calibrate the Printer, Auto Calibration, Manual Calibration, Option, on page, on page, on page, Power-Up, HEAD CLOSE, HEAD CLOSE, CALIBRATION, Select Media

60Operations Calibrate the Printer

Calibrate the Printer

The printer can be set to calibrate automatically, or you can calibrate it manually.

Auto Calibration

When the control panel setting for MEDIA POWER UP or HEAD CLOSE is set to CALIBRATION, the printer automatically calibrates on power up or when the printhead is closed. During auto calibration, the printer determines the label length and sensor settings. The results of the auto calibration are stored in the printer’s memory and are retained even if printer power is removed. These parameters remain in effect until the next calibration is performed.

Note • If the control panel settings for MEDIA POWER UP or HEAD CLOSE are set to LENGTH, NO MOTION, or FEED, the printer starts printing without auto calibrating. See Select Media Power-Up Option on page 89 or Select Head Close Option on page 89.

Manual Calibration

Perform a media and ribbon sensor calibration to reset the sensitivity of the sensors so the media and ribbon are detected more accurately. If you change the type of ribbon or media, your printer may operate better if you perform this calibration.

For instructions, refer to Calibrate Media and Ribbon Sensor Sensitivity on page 83.

79695L-002 Rev. A Z Series®/RZ™ Series User Guide 6/6/08