Evolis Altess: Calibrate the Printer

Modified on Tue, 16 Jan at 11:06 AM

Calibrate the Printer


Ensure the ribbon is installed and there are no cards in the hopper.


1. Open Evolis Print Center


2. Double-click the Evolis Altess printer


3. Click Maintenance on the left menu


4. Type "Sa" on the command line as shown below


5. Click Send



6. Open the ribbon cover and leave it open for 5 seconds


7. Close the cover


8. Until you hear a mechanical noise, insert 1 card in the hopper



9. Wait for the OK response after the printer re-calibrates



Printer should be calibrated and ready to print.


If the SA command failed to provide an OK answer, submit a ticket here.


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