Adjusting For Paper Thickness - Star LC-90 User Manual

40 Paper Handling

Adjusting for paper thickness

Paper comes in different weights, normally expressed as gsm (grams per square
meter) or lbs (pounds). Some form paper also has multiple pages that make them
quite thick. Use the following procedure to change the gap between the print
head and the platen and adjust for paper thickness.
Move the adjustment lever on the right side of the platen to one of its four
settings. The adjustment lever position that is nearest to the back of the
printer is Position 1 (minimum gap), while the position at the opposite
extreme is Position 4 (maximum gap). Position 2, which is marked with a
dot, is most suitable for single-sheet paper.
The following table provides a general guide for setting the adjustment lever.
Experiment with different settings until you find the one that gives you the print
quality you want.
Fanfold 1-ply
Fanfold 2 or 3-ply
Important!
Continuous use of the wrong adjustment lever setting can drastically reduce
print head life!
Paper Type
Single-sheet
Weight Per Sheet
14 to 24 lbs
(52 to 90 gsm)
14 to 24 lbs
(52 to 90 gsm)
11 to 14 lbs
(40 to 52 gsm)
Thickness
0.07 to 0.12 mm
0.07 to 0.12 mm
0.13 to 0.21 mm
Recommended
Position
2 or 3
3
4