40 Paper Handling
Adjusting for paper thickness
Paper comes in different weights, normally expressed as gsm (grams per square
meter) or lbs (pounds). Some form paper also has 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 on the right side of the platen to one of its four
settings. The adjustment lever position that is nearest to the back of the
printer is Position 1 (minimum gap), while the position at the opposite
extreme is Position 4 (maximum gap). Position 2, which is marked with a
dot, 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.
Important!
Continuous use of the wrong adjustment lever setting can drastically reduce
print head life!
Paper Type Weight Per Sheet Thickness Recommended
Position
Single-sheet 14 to 24 lbs
(52 to 90 gsm) 0.07 to 0.12 mm 2 or 3
Fanfold 1-ply 14 to 24 lbs
(52 to 90 gsm) 0.07 to 0.12 mm 3
Fanfold 2 or 3-ply 11 to 14 lbs
(40 to 52 gsm) 0.13 to 0.21 mm 4