Using The Black Scale; Paper Tension Adjustment - Genicom 5050 User Manual

PAPER TENSION ADJUSTMENT

PAPER TENSION
LEVER
5050/5100 User's Manual

Using the Black Scale

The black scale with the white markings is used when direct
measurements in thousandths of an inch are made. Its main use was
during the factory setup of the printer.
After the ideal gap setting has been found for a particular type of
form, note the wheel setting using the black scale. For example, a
four-part form with a heavy first sheet may run best with the wheel
set at 21 or 23 on the black scale instead of somewhere in the 4 range
on the white scale. The smaller increments (one click of the wheel per
number) provide a more accurate setting to go back to after reloading
paper or changing the ribbon.
The paper tension lever is located next to the print gap wheel. It is
used to maintain the proper tension on the paper during printing.
See Figure 2-26.
Move the lever to position 1 (the bottom position) when loading paper,
setting top of form, and printing single-part paper. This position
applies the least tension to the paper and should be used as the first
trial position for all forms.
For multipart forms and single-part paper that is heavier than 20
pounds, higher paper tension lever settings may be required. Six-part
forms are normally run at the second or third position.
The higher paper tension settings are used to squeeze air out from
between the layers of multipart forms. Increase the tension if the print
quality on the last part of the form is printing too light.
Note
Too much tension may tear the paper or elongate the holes.
FIGURE 2–26 PAPER TENSION LEVER
HIGHER
TENSION
LOWER
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