Zebra Technologies Z6Mplus manual Adjust Printhead Pressure, Z4Mplus Printhead Pressure

Printer Operation

Adjust Printhead Pressure

Adjust Printhead Pressure

See Figure 30. This adjustment may be necessary if printing is too light on one side or if thick media is used.

Figure 30 • Printhead Pressure Adjustment Dials

Pressure Adjustment Dials

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The pressure adjustment dials for the Z4Mplus each have four possible settings designated by blocks of increasing size embossed on the print mechanism. The smallest block (fully counterclockwise) is considered position 1 and the largest block (fully clockwise) is considered position 4. The same is true for the Z6Mplus, except it has seven positions.

Set Printhead Pressure

Depending on which printer you have, use Table 6 or Table 7 to select the initial dial settings for your media.

Some media types require higher pressure to print well. For these media, increase both dials one position. If the media tends to shift to the left while printing, increase the right dial setting one position or decrease the left dial setting one position. If the media tends to shift to the right while printing, increase the left dial setting one position or decrease the right dial setting one position.

Table 6 • Z4Mplus Printhead Pressure

Media Width	Left Dial	Right Dial
1 in. (25.4 mm)	3	1
2 in. (51 mm)	4	1
3 in. (76 mm)	3	2
3.5 in. and up (89 mm and up)	3	3

46 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev. 3 5/20/2004