Printronix SL_T5R Energy Star - Manual (Page 102)

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Chapter 3 QUICK SETUP
• Gap . An alternative to Advanced Gap. The Top-of-Form position is the
leading edge of the die cut label (trailing edge of the gap, notch, or hole).
• Advanced Gap (factory default). Select when using media with a liner
space between die-cut labels or when using tag stock with notches or
holes as label length indicators on white background media or when using
media that has liner gaps between die cut labels with black background.
The Top-of-Form position is the leading edge of the die cut label (trailing
edge of the gap, notch, or hole).
• Advanced Notch . Select when using media with notches or holes that
interrupt a black vertical line on the underside of the media. The Top-of-
Form position is the leading edge of the die cut label (trailing edge of the
gap, notch, or hole).
Auto Calibrate
This feature is used to improve the sensitivity and reliability of the Media
Sensor in detecting gaps, notches, holes, or black marks on the installed
media, as well as a paper out condition.
NOTE: Prior to running Auto Calibrate you must enter the physical length of
the installed media in the QUICK SETUP or MEDIA CONTROL
menu. Selecting the correct Label Length forces Auto Calibrate to
increase media advancement for long labels (to detect actual gaps,
notches, or marks) and decrease advancement for short labels.
You can initiate Auto Calibrate from the TEST PRINT key, the CALIBRATE
CTRL menu, or the DIAGNOSTIC menu. When “Auto Calibrate” displays on
the LCD, press the
↵
key. The printer advances media the distance needed to
accurately detect the label length indicators, then stop at the Top-of-Form
position and momentarily displays the Sensed Distance. The process takes a
few seconds to complete and results in changes to the values the printer uses
for Gap/Mark Threshold, Paper Out Threshold, and Sensed Distance. The
changes in values take effect immediately within the current configuration
menu.
Auto Calibrate is completed successfully when the Sensed Distance
displayed correctly matches that of the installed media. When Gap is
selected, the Sensed Distance should match the length from the trailing edge
of one gap to the trailing edge of the next gap (one label + one gap). When
Mark is selected, the Sensed Distance should match the length from the
leading edge of one black mark to the leading edge of the next black mark.
Auto Calibrate supports label lengths up to 35 inches.