36 Paper Handling
Adjusting for paper thickness
Paper comes in different weights, normally expressed as gsm (grams per square
meter) or lbs (pounds). Some types of forms have multiple pages that make
them quite thick. Use the following procedure to change the gap between the
print head and the platen and adjust for paper thickness.
❏Move the adjustment lever to one of its four settings. Position 2 is most
suitable for single-sheet paper.
The following table provides a general guide for setting the adjustment lever.
Experiment with different settings until you find the one that gives you the print
quality you want.
Continuous use of the wrong adjustment lever setting can drastically reduce
print head life!
Paper Type Weight Per Sheet Thickness Recommended
Position
Single-sheet 52 gsm to 90 gsm 0.07 to 0.12mm 2 or 3
Multi-part 2-ply 40 gsm to 52 gsm 0.12 to 0.14mm 2 or 3
3-ply 40 gsm to 52 gsm 0.18 to 0.21mm 3 or 4