Adjust The Printhead Balance - Intermec PM23c User Manual

Chapter 6 — Maintain the Printer

Adjust the Printhead Balance

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2 Use a large straight-slot screwdriver to adjust the ribbon tension
bar:
• Turn the tension bar screw clockwise to move the bar backward
and decrease the tension.
• Turn the tension bar screw counterclockwise to move the bar
forward and increase the tension.
If your labels are printing lighter on one side than the other, you
probably have an unbalanced printhead. The printer is adjusted at the
factory for full-width media. If you are using media that is less than
full-width (4 inches or 102 mm), Intermec recommends that you
adjust the position of the printhead balance arm so that the printhead
is correctly pressured against the media.
1 Open the media cover.
2 If you have thermal transfer ribbon installed, remove it.
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