Adjusting Printhead Pressure - Intermec EasyCoder E4 User Manual

Chapter 6 Maintenance

Adjusting Printhead Pressure

Full width media:
Equal pressure on both sides
Narrow media:
Reduce pressure on the out-
side edge so that the printhead
remains level
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When you print, the thermal printhead must be pressed against
the platen roller so that heat can be transferred from the print-
head to the transfer ribbon or media. The pressure should also
provide suffi cient friction to drive the media past the printhead.
Too little pressure gives a weak printout quality, while too much
pressure can cause ribbon wrinkling and unnecessary printhead
wear.
The printer's factory-set for full width, thermal transfer printing
or LinerLess print, depending on model. If you change the media
to thicker, thinner, or narrower, it may be necessary to adjust the
printhead pressure, using trial and error.
Do not use any more pressure than is necessary to obtain the
desired print quality.
Push the media towards the
Push the media towards the
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