Zebra Technologies Z6Mplus manual Calibrate the Printer, Auto Calibration, Manual Calibration

Printer Operation

Calibrate the Printer

Calibrate the Printer

Auto Calibration

The Z4Mplus and Z6Mplus automatically calibrate on power up. During auto calibration, the printer determines the label length and sensor settings.

Auto calibration occurs when the printer is turned on and each time the printer recovers from an error condition. To clear an error, open and close the printhead assembly and then press PAUSE. The printer begins auto calibration when all errors have been cleared.

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.

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Note • If the front panel settings for MEDIA POWER UP or HEAD CLOSE are set to LENGTH, NO MOTION, or FEED, the printer starts printing without auto calibrating.

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 this calibration is performed.

For instructions, refer to Media and Ribbon Sensor Calibration (Manual Calibration) on page 63.

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