Adjusting The Head Pressure Balance - SATO S84-ex Operator's Manual

6.4 Adjusting the Head Pressure Balance

Print head balance refers to the equalization of pressure between the print head and the platen roller. If
the print head balance is out of adjustment, the printed image will be darker on one side of the media
than the other and the media will be prone to travel in the direction of greater pressure.
Setting the Criteria of the Head Pressure Balance
• Set the pressure balance according to the media width.
• Set the head pressure according to the media thickness, including the liner.
Required tool:
Slotted screwdriver
The adjustment procedure for the pressure balance is as follows:
1
Open the top cover of the product.
2
Turn the head lock lever  clockwise to
unlock the print head.
3
Then, turn the head lock lever  back
before it locks. You can find the
adjustment dial  beside the head lock
lever as shown.
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