Printhead Pressure Adjustment - Intermec EasyCoder PF2i User Manual

Printhead Pressure Adjustment

EasyCoder PF2i Bar Code Label Printer User's Guide (Fingerprint Version)
• If the cursor does not react on a gap, slot, or black mark,
check this:
• Is the LSS laterally aligned with the slots or black marks?
• Are both the upper and lower part of the LSS aligned with
each other?
• Is the transfer ribbon properly loaded so it does not
interfere with the LSS? (See
• Are the LSS guides clean and free from stuck labels or
other objects that will interfere with the light that goes
from one part of the LSS to the other? If not, clean as
described in "Cleaning the Media Guides" on page
• Does the media have some kind of preprint that can
disturb the detection?
• Is there too little difference between the black marks and
the surrounding areas?
• Does the liner have too little transparency?
• Does the LSS work with another type of media?
(Remember to change the Media Type setup and perform
a new TESTFEED.)
The pressure of the thermal printhead against the direct thermal
media is factory-adjusted. However, the use of thicker or thinner
media than normal could require the printhead pressure to be
readjusted.
Using a straight-slot screwdriver, turn the adjustment screw
clockwise for more pressure (+) or counterclockwise for less
pressure (-). Print a few labels, preferably test labels (see
Up the Printer" on page
pressure generally gives a darker printout and vice versa. Repeat
until the desired result is obtained.
To return to the factory setting, tighten the screw (+) as far as it
goes and then loosen it (-) six full turns.
Chapter 12 — Adjustments
"Ribbon Load" on page
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