Adjustment Of The Printhead Support - Industrial Labeling Systems Ultimate 3000 Series Quick Operator's Manual

8. Slide the media guide ring (7) inward until it lightly touches the side of the
media strip.
9. Lower the printhead by rotating the lever (2) counter-clockwise until it
locks.
10. When printing narrow label stock, it is necessary to activate the printhead
support.

Adjustment of the Printhead Support

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1. The current position of the printhead support ( 2) is visible at the scale on
the elongated hole (4).
2. For wide media position 1 is recommended. In this position the printhead
support (2) is not used.
3. For narrow media, loosen the knurled knob ( 3) and slide it slowly towards
position 5. The printhead (1) is lifted upward away from the printing roller.
4. Check the adjustment by printing a label to check the print darkness.
5. Once you are satisfied with the printed image, tighten the knurled knob
(3).
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When printing narrow label stock
(width less than the half of the
maximum print width), it is possible
that the printhead will come into direct
contact with the printing roller in the
area where there is no media. This
could lead to premature failure on the
printhead and can also cause a
variation in the darkness of the print
across the label. This fault can be
corrected by adjusting the printhead
support (2) :
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