AMT Datasouth M5DT Plus - Manual (Page 2)

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1. Introduction..............................................................................................1
2. Getting Started .........................................................................................1
2.1 Unpacking and Inspection ....................................................................1
2.2 Equipment Checklist ............................................................................1
2.3 Printer Parts .........................................................................................3
2.3.1 Front View ..................................................................................... 3
2.3.2 Rear View ...................................................................................... 3
3 Setup..........................................................................................................3
3.1 Setting Up the Printer ...........................................................................3
3.2 Loading Media Stock............................................................................4
3.3 Peel-Off Module Installation (Option) ...................................................6
3.4 Loading Labels for Peel-off Mode (Option)...........................................9
3.5 External Media Roll Mount Installation (Option) .................................10
3.6 Cutter Module Installation (Option).....................................................12
3.7 Loading Media in Cutter Mode ...........................................................15
3.8 Internal Ethernet Print Server Module Installation (Option) ................16
3.9 Diagnostic Tool ..................................................................................20
3.9.1 Start the Diagnostic Tool .............................................................. 20
3.9.2 Printer Function (Calibrate, Ethernet setup, RTC setup…) .......... 21
3.10. Install Memory Card ........................................................................21
4. Power on Utilities...................................................................................23
4.1 Gap/Black Mark Sensor Calibration ...................................................23
4.2 Gap/Black Mark Calibration, Self-test, Dump Mode ...........................24
4.3 Printer Initialization .............................................................................27
4.4 Black Mark Sensor Calibration ...........................................................28
4.5 Gap Sensor Calibration ......................................................................28
4.6 PAL application program ....................................................................28
5. Maintenance ...........................................................................................29
5.1 Cleaning .............................................................................................29
6. Troubleshooting.....................................................................................31
6.1 LED Status .........................................................................................31
6.2 Print Quality........................................................................................32
7. LED and Button Operation....................................................................33
7.1 LED ....................................................................................................33
7.2 Button Operation ................................................................................33
Revise History............................................................................................37
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