Media Width Adjustment - Datamax E-Class Mark II Maintenance Manual

2.2 Media Width Adjustment

To prevent wear on the Printhead and Platen, adjust the printer when using media that is less than
four inches (102 mm) wide, as follows:
1. Load media. Print a batch of labels. (Simultaneously press F2 and F3, or send a format from the
host.)
While facing the front of the printer –
Turning the Thumbwheel clockwise increases
the effect.
Turning the Thumbwheel counterclockwise
decreases the effect.
Note: The Thumbwheel is numbered for
reference, where zero is the lowest
setting and nine is the highest.
2. While the labels print, adjust the Thumbwheel until the image begins to fade.
3. Then turn the Thumbwheel in the opposite direction until the full image is produced.
Note: Under-adjustment can cause ribbon wrinkling and excessive wear on the Printhead and
Platen. If the media moves excessively rightward while printing, the Thumbwheel should
be adjusted clockwise.
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Over-adjustment produces an image that fades across the label.
Correct adjustment produces a complete image, with even print
contrast across the label.
Maintenance and Adjustments