%3.3 Printer Adjustments - Printhead Gap
3.3 PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS
3.3.01 Printhead Gap
1. Remove the printhead (3.2.01).
2. Remove the ribbon guide (3.2.02).
3. Remove the ribbon protector (3.2.03).
4. Install the printhead.
5. Set the printhead gap lever to position 1.
6. Set the paper release lever to the OPEN position.
7. Loosen the left and right eccentric collar setscrews.
STEP A
8. Place the printhead at the left side of the platen.
9. Rotate the left adjusting collar until you obtain a .015" (+/- .002") gap between the printhead and the
platen.
10. Place the printhead at the right side of the platen.
11. Rotate the right adjusting collar until you obtain a .015" (+/- .002") gap between the printhead and the
platen.
12. When the correct gap has been attained, tighten the left and right eccentric collar setscrews.
13. Check the gap at the left side, center and right side of the platen. If the printhead gap is not within
specification, go to STEP A.
14. Remove the printhead.
15. Install the ribbon protector, ribbon guide and printhead.
CAUTION:
Be sure to pull the printhead toward the stopper whenever it is installed.
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