The Eltron Company Essential Guide to Eltron P310 Driver Print Head Tilt Adjustments

CHAPTER 6

6.4.2 Print Head Tilt Adjustments

Print Head Tilt adjustments serve to position the imaging elements with reference to the Platen Roller. Two alignments exist. The adjustment that tilts the Print Head relative to the high point of the Platen Roller determines image brightness. The adjustment that aligns the Print Head parallel across the Platen Roller removes any image fading across the short axis of the card. Proceed as follows:

Step 1. Using either the Printer Driver or the Test Software, send the IM command.

Step 2. Check the Test Card produced by this command against the cards shown in Figure 6-7 to determine any needed adjustments. Note that the faded stripes are used to check for proper Print Head alignment relative to the Platen High Point. Edge voids signal the need for Print Head lowering on the associated card side.

Figure 6-7. Head Alignment Test Cards.

For improper brightness, proceed as follows:

Step 3. Unlatch the Print Head, and loosen the four Head Fasteners shown in Figure 6-8.

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