SATO GL4 Series Operator's Manual page 26

SECTION 2: INSTALLATION
2.3 LOADING LABELS AND TAGS (CONT'D)
Adjusting for the paper width and print head balance
This printer is adjusted so that quality printing can be obtained without any adjustments.
However, in certain situations, you will need to adjust printhead pressure because of variations in
media width. The printhead pressure switch (shown above) has two positions, high and normal.
By following this procedure, you will minimize printhead wear.The head pressure balance knob
adjusts the amount of pressure being applied along different sections along the length of the print
head.
For suggested settings of the Pressure Switch and Balance Knob (1 to 5), see the table below:
SETTING
Normal
High
SETTING
A Allow print head
pressure switch setting
1
2
3
4
5
Note:
Adjustments are only necessary if print
quality is not satisfactory. Otherwise, you
do not need to vary the head pressure
balance.
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PRESSURE FOR VARIOUS MEDIA TYPES
0.08 to 0.20 (Thin paper, normal label, etc.)
0.20 to 0.268 (Thick paper, tag stock, etc.)
BALANCE
1.00 to 1.69"
1.7 to 2.39"
2.4 to 3.09"
3.1 to 3.79"
3.8 to 4.00"
Print
Head
Pressure
Switch
(Nigh/
Normal)
Print Head
Balance Knob
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