Adjusting The Print Darkness - Intermec EasyCoder 3400 Quick Start Manual

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To compensate for uneven print quality, turn the bias
adjust screw as shown.
A If printing is light on right side of label, turn the
bias adjust screw counterclockwise.
B If printing is light on the left side of label, turn
the bias adjust screw clockwise.

Adjusting the Print Darkness

Use the darkness adjust control to fine-tune the darkness of print on your labels. The fine
adjustments compensate for variations in the media, the printhead, or the printer. Set the
darkness adjust control after you enter the media sensitivity number.
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A Locate the darkness adjust control on the back of the printer.
B Use a small straight-slot screwdriver to adjust the print darkness:
• To increase the print darkness, turn the control clockwise.
• To decrease the print darkness, turn the control counterclockwise.
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Replace the media cover.
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