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E-Class DPL Programmer’s Manual 31
computer via the serial port, contains all parameters controlled by the <STX>Kc command, and
may be used for restoring the printer’s configuration or for configuring other printers. Media
sensing scaling values, TOF Bias, etc. may not be effective on other printers of the same type
due to hardware tolerances.
Label Alignment – This function prevents labels with lengths that are less than the distance
between the printhead and the Media Sensor from being wasted at power-up. See the
appropriate Operator’s Manual for detailed information.
Note: The Real Time Clock (RTC) option allows the position-state of the label to be stored,
thus eliminating the need for an alignment prior to the printing of the first label
(assuming the label position has not moved while power was off). If the label stock has
been changed then a Forced Alignment (the FEED Button is pressed and held for four
seconds) is recommended.
Media Type,
Operation Mode
Label
Alignment
Setting
Description
Continuous stock; 6.5” or
greater die-cut, notched and
reflective stocks; multiple
form lengths
Disabled At power-up, printing will begin at the current label position
without any alignment (unless the RTC option is installed).
Automatic Use for easy label length changes, and to automatically set the
maximum label length. Press and hold the FEED Button four
seconds and the printer will automatically measure the label
length. Once loaded and aligned subsequent power-ups will
result in no wasted labels.
6.5” or less die-cut, notched
and reflective stocks
Enabled Use for constant label lengths. Specify the Label Alignment
Length using the <STX>KcAL command or the Setup Menu.
Press and hold the FEED Button four seconds, or toggle
printer power, then the printer will align with the specified
length.
6.5” or less die-cut, notched
and reflective stocks with
the Present Sensor enabled
Automatic This mode of operation requires a Label Alignment Length or
that Label Alignment be set to AUTO. If either of these
conditions is not met, the printer will not perform the
alignment.
Label Alignment Length – This length, measured from leading edge to leading edge of two
successive labels, must be provided to the nearest hundredth of an inch. The number of labels
that can be fit between the Media Sensor and the printhead will magnify any error in label
alignment length. Errors are more favorable on the low side than on the high side.
Media Type – Sets printing for either direct thermal media or thermal transfer media.
No Paper Min / No Paper Min Reflective – Sets the Media Sensor reading for the Out Of Stock
condition.