Adjustments Printhead Pressure - Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP Installation & Operation Manual

Adjustments
Printhead
Pressure
Knob
Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP – Installation & Operation Ed. 3
The pressure of the thermal printhead against the ribbon or paper is
factory adjusted. However, the use of thicker or thinner paper than
normal could require the printhead pressure to be readjusted.
Turn the adjustment knob clockwise for increased pressure, or coun-
ter-clockwise for less pressure. Print a few labels, preferably test
labels (see chapter 7 "Setting Up the Printer"), and check the print-
out. Increased pressure generally gives a darker printout and vice
versa. Repeat until the desired result is obtained.
To find the basic setting, turn the knob counter-clockwise until there
is no pressure left. Test with a piece of paper under the printhead –
you should be able to pull it out without more than just a little resist-
ance. Then turn the knob three to four (3–4) full turns clockwise.
Fine-adjust using the trial-and-error method.
NOTE!
Do not use a higher printhead pressure than necessary, because it
may increase the wear of the printhead and thus shorten its life.
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