Pertech A470 manual Validation, Adjustable Features, Air Gap Adjustment

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A470 Users Guide

Validation

A Validation Form can be inserted from the top or top and left once the clamp has opened. The printer will automatically clamp the form when it has been detected. Wait until the printer has finished printing and released the form prior to removal.

Adjustable Features

Air Gap Adjustment

The air gap may need adjustment if 3 ply roll paper is used. If adjustment is required it will be evidenced by ink smudge on a Self Test printout. Most 3 ply paper can be accommodated by turning the 2 adjustment screws clockwise 1/8 of a turn.

CAUTION: Metal surfaces of printhead may be hot - avoid contact! The air gap is the distance between the print head and the print bar. This space must be large enough to accommodate the ribbon material and the print media. Too great an air gap will cause light print or missing dots and too small an air gap will produce ink smudge on the media. The air gap can be changed by turning the 5/64 hex socket drive screws near each end of the print bar. These screws are visible once the cover is raised and

the ribbon cartridge is removed. Clockwise adjustment will increase the air gap and counter-clockwise adjustment will decrease the air gap.

5/64 Adjustment Screws

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Contents Users Guide A470 Users Guide Pertech Pertech Iii Important Information to the User Contents Warranty Preface Where to Get Additional informationAbout the Printer Features and Options Standard FeaturesModel specific features Cables Ordering Paper and SuppliesPaper RibbonsOperating the Printer Using the Controls477X Paper Loading Instructions Paper Loading471X Paper Loading Instructions Ribbon Interlock Tab Ribbon Advance Ribbon Cartridge ReplacementAdjustable Features Air Gap AdjustmentValidation CCW Document Stop AdjustmentLow Paper Sensor Adjustment Maintaining The Printer Print Tests and Setup Mode Self Tests & Configuration ReportExtended Self Test Dip Switch a Dip Switch B Configuring the PrinterCommunication Serial Interface Pinout RS232 Serial InterfaceFlow Control Parallel InterfacePower Supply A470 Command Language Cash Drawer CommandsCash Drawer Trouble Shooting General Issues Trouble Shooting Printer ProblemsMargin Sensor Motor Sensor Fault Mode Trouble Shooting Other IssuesGetting Service and Technical Support ServiceTechnical Support Chars Line Method Dot Columns Dots Appendix APitch / Characters Per LineNormal Wide Double Wide Media Appendix B SpecificationsOperating EnvironmentHardware ElectricalA470 Users Guide Pertech Index A470 Users Guide Warranty Warranty