Printhead Levelling & Replacement; Printhead Replacement & Angle Adjustment - Open Date IQ User Operating Instructions Manual

To enable consistent print quality across the full width of the printhead it is essential that the head is
level with the print pad whilst idle so that even pressure is applied during the print cycle. Some self-
levelling is built in to the printhead mounting bracket but in order for this to function correctly it is
recommended that the printhead is manually levelled as detailed below.
M3 Socket Head Cap Screw
Adjusting a printhead to it's optimum angle will enable it to produce the best print quality at the most
efficient settings and thus extend it's life.
It should not be necessary to adjust the printhead angle of a factory supplied printer.
M3 Countersunk Screw
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9.0 Printhead Levelling & Replacement
9.2 Printhead Replacement & Angle Adjustment
M3 Socket Head Cap Screw
9.1 Levelling
To level the printhead to the print pad;
1. Switch off the power to the Thermocode iQ and
remove the ribbon magazine.
2. Loosen the M3 socket head cap screw (shown
left).
3. Adjust the printhead so that is level with the
print pad.
4. Tighten the M3 socket head cap screw.
5. Test print to check print quality and re-adjust if
needed.
To replace a printhead assembly (part no
ASY782010)
1. Switch off the iQ and remove the magazine.
2. Disconnect the printhead ribbon cable and earth
lead.
3. Release the printhead assembly by removing
the M3 socket head and countersunk screws
(shown left).
4. Replace the printhead assembly.
5. Reconnect the printhead ribbon cable and earth
lead.
6. Adjust the angle of the printhead using the scale
highlighted to the angle given on the documenta-
tion supplied with the head.
7. Tighten the M3 screws.
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