Pressure Adjustment - Datamax I-class Maintenance Manual

Example 1 –
Over-adjustment
produces an image
that fades across the
label, requiring a
decrease in the setting
of the Leveling Cam.
Note: Under-adjustment can cause ribbon wrinkling, tracking problems, and excessive wear on

printer components.
2.2.2

Pressure Adjustment

To maintain print quality across the variety of media types, the printhead pressure is adjustable. This
adjustment should only be performed, however, after attempting improvement using the HEAT and/or
PRINT SPEED settings. Use only the minimum pressure needed, following the steps below:
1. Load 4 inch (102mm) wide media (and ribbon, if needed). Then, disengage the Leveling Cam and
latch the Printhead Assembly.
2. Enter the Quick Test Mode then select 100 Print Quality Labels and press the
begin printing.
3. Turn each Pressure Adjustment Cam equally (counterclockwise to increase pressure or clockwise
to decrease it) until even print quality is achieved across the label.
Note: Excessive pressure can cause ribbon wrinkling, tracking problems, and excessive wear on

printer components.
Adjustments and Maintenance
Minimum
Indicator
Pressure
Adjustment Cams

Maximum
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Example 2 –
Correct adjustment
produces a complete
image, with even
print contrast across
the label.
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