G Series GC Models: Calibrating the Printer

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• Check the Loading of Media and Ribbon.
  • Refer to Guide for Loading Roll Media.
  • Refer to User Guide: Label Dispenser Option.
  • For GC420T, refer to User Guide for Loading Transfer Ribbon.

NOTE Verify the ribbon core is fully seated on the supply spindle hub notches. The left side of the ribbon spool should have two notches on it. These notches should mate snuggly with the keyed areas to prevent a flashing red-light error.  View Image.

• Verify if the correct setting is configured for the media type.
  • Use the Mark Sensor for media with a black bar on the backing.
  • Use the Gap/Notch (Transmissive) Sensor for the gap, notch, or hole media. 
  • Refer to Media Identification.
     
• Perform Calibration.
  • Refer to the Standard Auto Media Calibration under the Action section. 
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  • Reconfiguration to the default setting is required when using black mark media.
  • Refer to Factory Defaults under the Action section.
• IIf the problem persists, a Media Sensor Profile can be sent to Tech Support for further analysis. 
  • To obtain the graphical profile of the media sensing, refer to Manual Media Calibration under the Action section.

NOTE Press the FEED button after calibrating. If one label feeds each time the FEED button is pressed, then the printer is properly calibrated. Verify that the Software/Driver settings do not change the calibrated values or printer configurations

• Check Media Loading and assure the guides are keeping the media aligned.
  • Refer to Loading Roll Media.
  • Refer to User Guide: Label Dispenser Option.
• Verify the printer is set to the correct Media Type.
  • The printer will not track Top-of-Form when Continuous media is used.
  • Use the Mark Sensor for media with a black bar on the backing.
  • Use the Gap/Notch (Transmissive) Sensor for the gap, notch, or hole media.
  • Refer to Media and Ribbon Identification.
• Verify the labels are compatible. Refer to the Media Specifications.
   
• Press the FEED Button. If one label feeds each time it is pressed, check your label format or Driver/Software for the source of the problem. 

NOTE If you are using EPL Label Formats, assure the label length is set correctly. A label length setting longer than the calibrated length will result in an extra label for each label printed.

• Set to Factory Default and verify printer has calibrated correctly.
  • Refer to the Factory Defaults under the Action section.
     
• Perform Manual Calibration
  • Refer to User Guide: Manual Media Calibration.
  • If the problem persists, a Media Sensor Profile can be sent to Tech Support for further analysis.
  • You can obtain the graphical profile of the media sensing from the user guide.