Printer Alignment - Top And Bottom Copy - 612; Non-Printing Zone - Paxar 610 User Manual

Printer Alignment - Top and Bottom Copy – 612
The 612 printer must be adjusted so that the copy on the top and bottom of the label
lines up correctly. On the base of the unit near the supply roll is an adjustment guide
(see the picture on page 20). On the guide are several black bars, each of which
corresponds to a set of label lengths. The guide allows an approximate adjustment
when the label material is loaded (see Loading Labels – 612 ). After the supplies are
loaded, the printer must be adjusted to properly align the print on the top and bottom of
the finished label.
1. Unlatch the printhead. Turn the Label Length Adjustment Knob until the pointer on
the turn bar falls within the black bar corresponding to the length of the label to be
printed.
2. With the printhead resting in the down position, but not latched, gently turn the
supply roll back until the stock is snug around the turn bar. Latch the printhead.
3. Load a batch and print several test labels, until labels are printed with print on both
the top and bottom. Note the alignment of the front and back copy. If the back copy
is too far toward the top of the label, turn the Label Length Adjustment Knob counter-
clockwise. If the back copy is too far toward the bottom of the label, turn the Label
Length Adjustment Knob clockwise.
4. Run several more labels and check the alignment. Make further adjustments as
necessary.

Non-Printing Zone

A non-print zone is required for text (light copy) and bar codes (heavy copy). Thin lines
and most fonts require a 0.25-inch non-print zone at the leading edge of the label. Bar
codes, bold fonts, and Care symbol fonts require a 0.375-inch non-print zone at the
leading edge of the label. Without these non-print zones, the ribbon sticks to the supply
and can cause jams.
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