Zebra 105SL Plus How To Calibrate Ribbon And Media Sensor

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Step-By-Step Instructions To Calibrate Ribbon And Media Sensor On The Zebra 105SL Plus

To calibrate the ribbon and media sensors on your Zebra 105SL Plus printer, follow these steps:

Preparation

– Media Type: Ensure the media type is correctly set (e.g., gap, black mark, or continuous).

– Maximum Label Length: Set the maximum label length to at least 1 inch (25.4 mm) longer than your label length to prevent the printer from assuming continuous media.​

Calibration Procedure

1. Access Calibration Menu: Press the SETUP/EXIT button, then press NEXT/SAVE until “MEDIA AND RIBBON CALIBRATE” appears.
2. Start Calibration: Press the + key to begin. The display will show “LOAD BACKING CANCEL CONTINUE”.
3. Open Printhead: Open the printhead and remove approximately 8 inches (203 mm) of labels, leaving only the liner between the media sensors.
4. Continue Calibration: Press the + key. The display will show “REMOVE RIBBON CANCEL CONTINUE”.
5. Remove Ribbon: Slide the ribbon as far from the printer frame as possible.
6. Close Printhead: Close the printhead, trapping the ribbon in this position.
7. Calibrate: Press the + key. The display will show “CALIBRATING PLEASE WAIT”.
8. Reload Media: After calibration, the display will show “RELOAD ALL CONTINUE”. Open the printhead, pull the liner until a label is positioned between the media sensors, return the ribbon to its proper position, and close the printhead.
9. Finish Calibration: Press the + key to complete the calibration.
10. Save Settings: Press NEXT/SAVE to save the changes.​

This process adjusts the sensitivity of both the media and ribbon sensors to optimize performance with your specific media and ribbon combination.