Printing Adjustments; Printhead Pressure Adjustment - Printronix T8000 Administrator's Manual

Printing Adjustments

Printhead Pressure Adjustment

Sometimes you will need to adjust printhead pressure because of variations in media thickness and width.
The printhead pressure adjustment dial is shown above. The value shown at the bottom of the dial is the
active setting.
In general, adjust printhead pressure to the lowest value which produces the desired print quality. Die cut
labels usually require a setting of 4, while heavy stock requires a setting of 6 to max. The numbers on the
printhead pressure adjustment lever are relative only and do not indicate a specific printhead pressure or
media thickness. By following this procedure, you will minimize printhead wear.
Active Pressure
Setting
Printhead Pressure
Adjustment Dial
33