Operations 47

Position the Media Sensors

Position the Media Sensors

This printer uses two types of media sensors: transmissive and reflective.

Select the Transmissive Sensor

The standard transmissive sensor (Figure 21) is in a fixed position and enabled from the control panel. For more information about the operation of this sensor, see Select the Media Sensor on page 62.

Figure 21 • Transmissive Sensor

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1Standard transmissive sensor

Adjust the Reflective Sensor

The reflective sensor is compatible with most types of media. With non-continuous media, the reflective sensor detects the start-of-label indicator (the notch, hole, black mark, or gap between die-cut labels). With both continuous media and non-continuous media, the sensor detects an out-of-paper condition. If you have difficulties with calibration while using this sensor, use the transmissive sensor (see Select the Transmissive Sensor on page 47).

Position the reflective sensor in the following way:

•directly under the notch, hole, or black mark with these types of labels

•anywhere along the width of the media if there is a gap between labels

•anywhere under the media for continuous media

The glow of the red light through the media may help you accurately position the sensor.

10/21/05

S4M User Guide

13290L-001 Rev. A