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EasyCoder PX6i User’s Guide (Fingerprint version) 117
Chapter 12 — Adjustments
Printhead Pressure
The pressure of the thermal printhead against the ribbon or direct
thermal media is factory adjusted. However, the use of thicker or thinner
media than normal could require the printhead pressure to be readjusted.
Turn the adjustment knob clockwise for increased pressure, or counter-
clockwise for less pressure. Print a few labels, preferably test labels (see
Chapter 6, “Setting Up the Printer”), and check the printout. Increased
pressure generally gives a darker printout and vice versa. Repeat until the
desired result is obtained.
To fi nd the basic setting, turn the knob counterclockwise until there is
no pressure left. Test with a piece of media under the printhead. You
should be able to pull it out without more than just a little resistance.
Then turn the knob fi ve full turns clockwise. Fine-adjust using the trial-
and-error method.
Do not use a higher printhead pressure than necessary,
because it may increase the wear of the printhead and
shorten its life.
Knob