Datamax-O'Neil E-Class Mark III Operator’s Manual - Manual (Page 43)

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Media Settings
The Media Settings menu contains label and ribbon sensing and sizing functions, as well as printhead cleaning
selections:
 Media Type
 Media Index Type
 Auto Calibration*
 Label Length
 Maximum Label Length*
 Paper Empty Distance*
 Label Width
 Ribbon Low Options*
 Sensor Calibration*
 Printhead Cleaning*
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Items denoted with an asterisk (*) are only accessible through the Advanced Menu.
The menu selections are defined as follows:
DISPLAYED ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION
MEDIA TYPE Selects the method used to print labels and should be set according to the type of media being
used, where:
DIRECT THERMAL Sets use for media that is heat reactive to produce an image.
THERMAL TRANSFER Sets use for media that requires a ribbon to produce an image.
MEDIA INDEX TYPE Selects the top-of-form (TOF) sensing method used to determine the leading edge of the label,
where:
GAP TOF will be recognized by sensing the gaps in the media. (Default Setting)
NOTCH TOF will be recognized by sensing the notches on the edge of the media.
HOLE TOF will be recognized by sensing the holes in the field of the media.
BLACK MARK TOF will be recognized by sensing the reflective (black) marks on the underside of the media.
CONTINUOUS No TOF sensing will be used; instead, LABEL LENGTH (in Media Settings) is used.
AUTO CALIBRATION The printer will sense each label as it exits the printer and continually make sensor adjustments
to ensure the best possible calibration.
ENABLE (Default Setting)
DISABLE Printer will use the stored calibration values
LABEL LENGTH Determines the length of the label (0 - 99.99 inches) when the SENSOR TYPE is set to
CONTINUOUS, where:
4.00 Is the default setting.
MAXIMUM LABEL LENGTH Sets the distance (0 - 99.99 inches) that the printer will feed media to find TOF (when the Sensor
Type is set to GAP or REFLECTIVE) before a TOF Fault is declared, where:
8.00 Is the default setting.
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Maximum Label Length should typically be 2.5 to 3 times the physical length of the label.
PAPER EMPTY DISTANCE Sets the distance (0 - 99.99 inches) the printer will attempt to feed before an Out Of Stock Fault
is declared, where:
0.25 Is the default setting.
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When using clear or translucent media, this setting should be longer than the actual label size.
LABEL WIDTH Sets the maximum printable width. Objects extending beyond this setting will NOT print, where:
4.00 Is the default setting.