Adjusting The Printhead Gap - Intermec 6822P User Manual

Chapter 2 — Installing the 6820 Printer

Adjusting the Printhead Gap

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5 Turn the ribbon advance knob (follow raised arrows) to align the
ribbon in the front of the printhead.
Ribbon
Installing the Ribbon Cartridge
The printhead gap adjuster is part of the printer mechanism on the side
opposite the green thumb wheel. The printhead adjuster has five notches
between the printhead and the platen for different paper thicknesses.
To adjust the printhead gap
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Verify the thickness of the paper loaded into the printer.
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If you are using single-sheet forms, set the head gap adjuster to the
third notch away from the paper.
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If you are using multiple-sheet forms (2-ply or 3-ply), set the head
gap adjuster to the fourth notch away from the paper.
• If you experience frequent head jams, set the head gap adjuster to the
fifth notch away from the paper. This may stop the head jams.
Locking
tab
Advance knob
Tighten ribbon
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