Printing High Registration Labels; Correcting The Lateral Position Of The Label Image - Intermec EasyCoder 3240 Getting Started Manual

Printing High Registration Labels

The 3240 printer uses Precision Print technology to perform high registration
printing, which means the printer can control the placement and quality of the
label image it prints. Precision Print technology tracks the media through the
media path and automatically makes adjustments to keep the label image
printing in the same horizontal position from the leading edge of each label.
You can also manually adjust the printer to perform these tasks:
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Correcting the Lateral Position of the Label Image

If your label image is no longer printing in the middle of your label, you may
need to adjust the lateral position of the printhead. Use the lateral printhead
knob to compensate for lateral movement of media in the media path or
variations in a roll of media. You can move the printhead 0.10 inch in either
direction.
Note: Do not raise the printhead or turn off the printer before adjusting the lateral
position of the printhead.
To adjust the lateral position of the label image
1. Remove the media cover.
2. Gradually turn the lateral printhead knob while printing and observe how
Correct the lateral position of the label image.
Accurately detect the start of a label.
Correct uneven print quality.
Fine-tune the top of form position.
the image is moving on the label.
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Turn the knob clockwise to move the printhead toward the inner edge
of the media path.
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Turn the knob counterclockwise to move the printhead toward the outer
edge of the media path.
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