Adjust The Printhead Pressure - Intermec PM23c User Manual

Adjust the Printhead Pressure

PM23c, PM43, and PM43c Mid-Range Printer User Manual
3 Turn the printhead lift lever counterclockwise to raise the
printhead.
4 Press down on the blue part of the printhead balance bar and move
it:
• outward for wider media.
inward for narrower media.
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5 Close the printhead and load the ribbon.
6 Test and readjust the printhead balance if necessary.
7 Close the media cover.
You may need to adjust the printhead pressure on the printer if:
• you are using thicker or thinner media than previously.
• your labels are printing ligher on one side than the other.
• your thermal transfer ribbon starts to crease.
Do not use a higher printhead pressure than necessary. It may increase
the wear on the printhead and shorten its life.
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