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2.2.2 Setting the Head Gap
The SP2200 is designed to accept forms up to a thickness of .024 inches (0.609 mm). The head gap ad just -
ment lever (Figure 2-4) can be set to print up to 5-part forms. The six detents allow a head gap range of .004
to .024 inches in .004-inch increments. Move the adjustment lever toward the back of the printer to increase
the head gap.
Figure 2-4. Head gap adjustment lever, located on left side of the print mechanism
2.3 Printer
Self-Test
The SP2200 self-test function is used to verify the operation of the printer. The self test should be run before
using the printer when fi rst installed and after installing any optional equipment. The SP2200 self-test pro-
vides the following information:
•
Software revision number
• Dot
fi ring test
•
Printout of ASCII character set
• Confi gured baud rate
•
List of installed options
•
DIP switch settings
Figure 2-5 shows an example of a ticket printed using the SP2200 self test.
2.3.1 Self-Test
Procedure
Figure 2-5. Printer self-test ticket
