Genicom 3600 manual Aligning the Printer

Testing and Adjusting 3

Aligning the Printer

The following procedures provide instructions for aligning the rollers, aligning the printhead, and aligning the ribbon supply hub on the 3600 printer.

Note: These alignments should be made in the sequence given. Performing them out of order can introduce and not solve printing problems.

Warning

Always disconnect the power cord before removing the electronics WARNING cover unless a procedure requires the unit be energized. Failure to

disconnect the power cord may result in injury or death due to electric shock.

Caution

Integrated circuits on printer circuit boards in this equipment are CAUTION sensitive to damage by electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prevent ESD by always wearing skin contact ground straps firmly attached to

the equipment metal base assembly when working inside of the equipment housing. Failure to comply can result in damage to components.

Caution

Align only one outboard plate at a time (either upper or lower) to

CAUTION put the rollers back into factory alignment. If both plates are loosened, it may not be possible to align the rollers outside of the

factory.

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