Adjust Pinch Rollers - Primera FX1200 Operator's Manual

C. Adjust the Pinch Rollers
Before making your first cut it may be necessary to adjust the pinch rollers. For now, just make
sure that the rollers are spaced evenly across the web.
1. To move the pinch roller push down on the release latch.
2. Move the rollers so that they are equally spaced across the web. (You may have to
adjust this later when you know exactly how your labels will line up).
3. You can increase or decrease the pressure of the roller by turning the thumbscrew on
top. Turn clockwise to increase pressure and counter clockwise to decrease pressure.
The pinch rollers exert downward pressure on the web. The web is pinched between the
knurled rollers and the pinch rollers. The knurled roller beneath the web is what moves so
that the web can move back and forth in order for the cut to be made. The knurled roller is
essentially a drive roller with metal spikes that grab the back liner of the web.
You want to exert enough pressure so that the web does not slip when the cut is being
made. If the web slips you will see cut lines that do not meet on cut objects.
If you exert too much pressure you will see knurled roller marks on your finished output. To
avoid this you can adjust the position of the pinch rollers so that they do not touch the
finished label. You can position them on the edges and in between columns.
Note: Always use all three pinch rollers. Position the outside pinch rollers on the edge of
the web so that each pinch roller is completely on the web. Position the center roller in
between columns.
See Section 4.3 for tips on how to design your print layout around the pinch rollers.
Release Latch
Thumbscrew
Pinch Roller
Knurled Roller
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