Calibration

Problem

Solution

 

Adjust the reflective sensor position. See page 11.

 

 

 

Set the printer for the correct media type. See page 41.

 

 

 

Ensure that the media guides are properly positioned.

 

 

Loss of printing registration on labels.

Via the front panel, locate the “SENSOR SELECT” menu

Excessive vertical drift in top-of-form

item (page 41) and manually select the correct sensing

registration.

method.

 

Reload the media. Check the reflective sensor position

 

(see page 11).

 

 

 

Clean the platen roller according to the instructions on

 

page 56.

 

 

 

Perform a manual calibration (see page 45).

“Auto Calibrate” failed.

 

Load the media. Ensure that the reflective sensor is

 

 

properly positioned (see page 11).

 

 

Communications Problems

A label format was sent to the printer but not recognized. The DATA light does not flash.

Problem

Solution

 

Check the printer driver or software communications

 

settings (if applicable).

 

 

 

Verify the prefix and delimiter characters. See page 49.

 

 

The printer does not respond to label

Are you using the correct communication cable? See

page 18 for the requirements.

requests.

 

Via the front panel, check the protocol setting. It should

 

 

be set to “none.” See page 47.

 

 

 

Ensure that the correct driver is being used (if

 

applicable).

 

 

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