Printhead Pressure - Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP User Manual

Chapter 12 Adjustments

Printhead Pressure

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The pressure of the thermal printhead against the ribbon or direct
thermal media is factory adjusted. However, the use of thicker or
thinner media than normal could require the printhead pressure
to be readjusted.
Turn the adjustment knob clockwise for increased pressure, or
counterclockwise for less pressure. Print a few labels, preferably
test labels (see Chapter 6, "Setting Up the Printer"), and check
the printout. Increased pressure generally gives a darker printout
and vice versa. Repeat until the desired result is obtained.
To fi nd the basic setting, turn the knob counterclockwise until
there is no pressure left. Test with a piece of media under the
printhead. You should be able to pull it out without more than
just a little resistance. Then turn the knob three to four full turns
clockwise. Fine-adjust using the trial-and-error method.
Do not use a higher printhead pressure than necessary, because it
may increase the wear of the printhead and shorten its life.
Knob
Caution!
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