Adjusting The Label Gap Sensor - Intermec EasyCoder PD42 User Manual

Adjusting the Label Gap Sensor

EasyCoder PD42 Printer User's Guide
Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer
7 Load the ribbon (if any).
8 Test and readjust if necessary. (Tip: Use direct thermal media
to avoid loading and unloading of ribbon multiple times.)
The label gap/black mark sensor (also called Label Stop Sensor or
LSS) is a photoelectric sensor that controls the media feed by
detecting gaps between labels, or slots or black marks in
continuous stock. This requires the label gap sensor to be aligned
with the gaps, slots or marks on the media. If you are using
irregularly shaped labels, align the sensor with the front tip of the
labels.
To adjust the label gap sensor position
1 Use the sensor lever at the rear side of the print mechanism to
move the sensor inward or outward.
Sensor lever
2 Check the point of detection from the front (with the
printhead lifted.)
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