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EYE - When setting the “eye” threshold, the voltage must be measured with nothing
but the label under the sensor and then again with the printed “eye” mark under the
sensor. The formula for this is:
(High Voltage Level + Low Voltage Level) x 0.5 = Start Value
1. Insert a label into the sensor (see Section 3: Cleaning and Maintenance for location
of the sensors) and close the Label Hold-Down. Make sure the printed “eye” mark
is not under the sensor. Record the voltage shown on the top line of the LCD
panel. This line should have the message “EYE” on the top line (DIP switch
DSW2-2 = ON).
2. Now pull the label forward until the “eye” mark is positioned under the sensor (the
voltage reading should be at its highest point). Record the voltage shown on the
top line of the LCD panel. The voltage ranges measured should be within the
following ranges:
Label Only Eye Mark
Less than 1.0V 2.5V to 3.5V
If the measured values are outside this range, you may have trouble in finding a value
that will work properly under all conditions. If this is the case, a higher quality
label may be needed to get adequate performance.
3. Calculate the starting point voltage using the formula.
4. Use the LINE key to step the counter to the desired setting. The display will
increment one step for each time the LINE key is pressed. If the LINE key is held
pressed for more than two seconds, it will automatically go into the fast scroll
mode. The reading will advance to a setting of 4.9 (the maximum voltage) after
which it will automatically wrap and start at “0.0” again. If a value of “0.0” is set,
the printer will automatically set the level each time the printer is powered on
with labels loaded or the head is closed.
5. Once the setting is correct, pressing the FEED key will accept the setting and
advance to the Calendar Set display.
6. Repeat this procedure using values slightly higher or lower until the value that
gives adequate performance is found. If adequate performance cannot be
obtained, then the label stock or printed “Eye” mark has too much variation in its
reflectance and a better quality stock should be used.
Calendar Set
If the Calendar Option is installed in the printer, the date and time can be set
manually using the LCD Display or via the <ESC>WT Calendar Set command (see
Page 4-80). The last setting, set either manually via software command, received by
the printer will be the value used.
CALENDAR ENABLED
NO YES
Section 2. Installation and Configuration
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