Printer Operation
Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position
Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position
Printhead pressure is one factor that affects print quality. If the toggle pressure is too light or uneven, the labels and ribbon may slip.
Important • Print quality depends on the labels and ribbon used as well as the toggle pressure. Make sure that your labels and ribbon are right for your application.
•Direct thermal media does not need ribbon.
•Thermal transfer media needs ribbon.
Toggle Position Adjustment
Toggle adjustment may be needed if printing is too light on one side or if thick labels are used. The toggles should be positioned so they provide even pressure on the labels. Slide the toggles to the desired location. If the labels are too narrow to fit both toggles, position one toggle over the center of the labels and decrease the pressure on the unused toggle.
Printhead Pressure Adjustment
If positioning the toggles properly does not solve the problem, adjust printhead pressure. Maximize printhead life by using the lowest pressure that produces the desired print quality.
Caution • Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any static- sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.
To adjust printhead pressure, complete these steps:
1.Print some labels at 2.4 in. (61 mm) per second by running the PAUSE Self Test on page 110.
2.While printing labels, use the front panel controls to lower the darkness setting until the labels are printing gray instead of black.
3.Loosen the locking nuts at the top of the toggle assemblies (Figure 28).
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