Printhead Tangency Alignment
The proper alignment of the printhead over the platen roller produces optimum transfer of ribbon to the media. Although this mechanical adjustment is a factory setting, there are situations where a slight repositioning of the platen support strut will optimize print quality on different media types and thicknesses.
Tools Needed
7” long, #2 Phillips Screwdriver
3/16” Open End Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
1Loosen the two outside screws on either side of the platen shaft end plate.
2Insert the #2 screwdriver through the hole in the frame plate just to the right of the endplate.
3Loosen the screw on the main plate located inline with the hole.
4Print a block image the width of the label with a saturated color fill of the print station to be adjusted (i.e. pure Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, or Spot Color). Print several labels and rotate the shaft protruding out of the frame plate just under the station printing the image. Turn the knob with the 3/16” wrench until the printed blocks appear fully saturated with no lines, breakup, or white pinholes throughout the fill.
5Press the PRINT/PAUSE key to pause printing.
6Tighten the three screws at the main plate and at the platen shaft end plate.
7Press the PRINT/PAUSE key to resume printing a few more labels to verify that the alignment has been optimized.
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