Media Width Adjustment - Datamax M-Class Mark II M-4206 Operator's Manual

5.2 Media Width Adjustment

When printing on less than full width media, the printer has a printhead-leveling cam to adjust the right side of the printhead
for even pressure distribution. To adjust the leveling cam:
1. With media loaded in the printer, print a label (press the
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CANCEL
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examine it..
2. While observing the printed labels, loosen the
Thumbscrew and move it to the left most position. (see
Example 1, below).
3. Next, move the Thumbscrew to the right until the
printed labels contain a complete, even image (see
Example 2). Tighten the Thumbscrew.
Note: Under-adjustment of the Leveling Cam: Problems can include ribbon wrinkling, label tracking, and platen roller and
printhead wear.
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buttons simultaneously) and
When changing to a different width of label, readjust the Leveling Cam.
Example 1 – Over adjustment:
Too much adjustment produces an image that
fades across the label. To correct this, move
the Thumbscrew to the right.
Example 2 – Correct adjustment:
The proper adjustment produces a complete
image with even print contrast across the
label (see note below).
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