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the printer. If non-continuous media is sensed, Label Length is
also calibrated. If ribbon is sensed, the Thermal Transfer Print
Method is configured. If no ribbon is present, the Direct Thermal
Print Method is configured.
The results of this calibration are stored in the printer’s memory.
These parameters will remain in effect until the next calibration is
performed. The Printer Configuration Printout, which prints when
the CANCEL Key Self Test is performed, lists these results as
well as other printer parameters.
Note: If the printer is in the Peel-Off Mode, the operator must
“catch” the labels as they are peeled away from the
backing during this procedure.
1. Load media and ribbon (if used). Make sure the Media Sensor
is properly positioned (see Chapter 7 “Adjustments”).
IMPORTANT: To use a 260M in Black-Mark Sensing Mode,
make sure you set the Bank 2 DIP switches appropriately
(see page 4-3).
2. Turn the power switch ON. When the Power ON Self Test is
complete, the POWER, PAUSE, and PAPER/RIBBON lights
will be ON.
3. Press the MODE key 3 times briefly. PAUSE and CALI-
BRATE lights turn ON.
4. Press UP (FEED Key) to calibrate. The printer feeds some me-
dia. The MODE lights will flash ON and OFF to indicate that
the settings have been saved in memory.
5. Press PAUSE to exit PAUSE mode. PAUSE light turns OFF.
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