Adjusting Printhead Pressure - Intermec EasyCoder E4 Installation & Operation Manual

Adjusting Print-
head Pressure
Full width paper:
Equal pressure on both sides
Narrow paper:
Reduce pressure on the
outside
edge so that the printhead
remains level
Intermec EasyCoder E4 LinerLess – Installation & Operation Ed. 1
When you print, the thermal printhead must be pressed against the
print roller so that heat can be transferred from the printhead to the
direct thermal paper. The pressure should also be great enough to
provide sufficient friction to drive the paper past the printhead. Too
little pressure gives a weak printout quality, while too much pres-
sure can cause unnecessary printhead wear.
The printer's factory setup is for full width. When you change the
media (to thicker, thinner, or narrower), it may be necessary to
adjust the printhead pressure, using trial and error.
Do not use any more pressure than is necessary to obtain the de-
sired print quality.
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Push the paper to the inside
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Push the paper to the inside
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