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Section 2
CONTROLS
2.2 .......Control Knobs
Handwheel.
The handwheel is located at the rear of the
machine, and is used when setting-up.
Print position
The fine adjust control which gives +7mm or -7mm
( +¼” or -¼” ) of movement to the print position.
The three rings indicate the general position of the
control and clockwise rotation will move the number
down the sheet.
One full revolution moves the print position 1mm
(3/64”) The control may be adjusted whilst the machine
is running.
Platen Pressure & Lock
The printing pressure may be adjusted
as follows:-
Fit a 4mm Allen key into the lock and a 5mm Allen key
into the pressure control.
Loosen the lock and turn the pressure control, either
towards minimum or maximum, as required.
Hold the pressure control and tighten the lock, using
LIGHT
pressure.
The pressure control has a small mark to indicate it's
position.
NOTE ..... It is not necessary to overtighten the lock as this can
damage the mechanism.
WARNING
ALWAYS OPERATE THE MACHINE AT THE LOWEST
PLATEN PRESSURE NECESSARY TO MAKE A
SATISFACTORY PRINT. DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE WILL
OCCUR IF EXCESSIVE PRINTING PRESSURES ARE
USED.
