Zebra Technologies Comprehensive Guide to Configuration and Calibration for Z6Mplus Printers

Configuration

Configuration and Calibration LCD Displays

Table 9 • Printer Parameters and Other LCD Displays (Sheet 6 of 15)

Parameter Action/Explanation

INIT FLASH MEM Initialize Flash Memory

Caution • Perform this operation only when it is necessary to erase all previously stored information from the FLASH memory. Press PLUS (+) to bypass this function.

1.Press SELECT to select the parameter.

If your printer is set to require a password, you are prompted to enter the password.

2.Enter the password, then press SELECT.

3.Press PLUS (+) to select YES.

The display asks INITIALIZE FLASH? .

4.Press PLUS (+) to select YES .

The front panel LCD asks ARE YOU SURE? .

5. Press MINUS (–) to select NO and cancel the request. The INITIALIZE FLASH prompt is displayed.

or

Press PLUS (+) to select YES and begin initialization. Depending on the amount of free FLASH memory, initialization may take up to one minute to complete.

6.Press SETUP/EXIT followed by SELECT. If initialization is still in process, the front panel display flashes back and forth between the phrases

CHECKING E: MEMORY and PRINTER IDLE .

When initialization is complete, the printer automatically exits the configuration mode and the front panel displays PRINTER READY.

7.Press SELECT to continue with the next prompt.

SENSOR PROFILE Sensor Profile

The media sensor profile may be used to troubleshoot registration problems that may be caused when the media sensor detects preprinted areas on the media or experiences difficulty in determining web location. If the sensitivity of the media and/or ribbon sensors MUST be adjusted, use the manual calibration procedure.

Figure 32 • Media Sensor Profile

1.Press SELECT to select the parameter.

2.Press PLUS (+) to print a media sensor profile.

3.Press SELECT to deselect the parameter.

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