Section 8: Appendix
TH2 Series Operator Manual
Page 8-17
8.5 ADJUSTMENTS
8.5.1 I-mark (Pitch Offset (I)) and Gap sensor (Pitch Offset (G))
These two parameters modify the distance to the dot row. They exist to compensate for mechanical
tolerances in sensor position. These settings are stored in the parameter area and are configured by using the
shipping program. The accepted range here is +/- 3 mm (+/- 0.12”). It is not reset by “Reset all”.
8.5.2 Dispensing adjustment (Disp adj.)
This parameter adjusts the distance between the dot row and the tear/dispensing plate to compensate for
mechanical tolerance in order to get a good value for tear operation and peel off operation. This setting is
stored in the parameter area and is configured at the distribution centers when mounting the normal,
dispensing, linerless option. It is found in the advanced setup (
ADV SETUP
). It is not reset by “Reset all”. This
parameter affects the tear off action & peel off action in both backward and forward feed direction.
8.5.3 Cutter adjustment (Cutter adj.)
This parameter adjusts the distance between the dot row and the cutter position to compensate for
mechanical tolerance in order to get a good value for cutter and linerless cutter operation. This setting is
stored in the parameter area and is configured at the distribution centers when mounting the cutter or linerless
cutter option. It is found in the advanced setup (
ADV SETUP
) when a cutter is detected. It is not reset by
“Reset all”. This parameter affects the feed length in both backward and forward feed direction.
8.5.4 Position adjustment (Pos Adjust)
The position adjustment parameter adjust the end feed length in forward direction. It DOES NOT adjust the
backfeed length in any motion mode. This intentionally affects the stop position, and intentionally and
consequently where the image is printed on the label. There is only one use-case for
Pos Adjust
and it is for
I-Mark media, where the I-Mark is positioned off from the media specification. This setting is a user setting
and it is reset by “Reset all”.
8.5.5 Pitch adjustment (Pitch)
The pitch parameter is a parameter to tweak the print position. It accepts only positive values. This is a user-
setting and it is reset by “Reset all”.
When print offset is larger than 0, it will move the printed image farther down the label. This is done by feeding
without printing. For example, if print offset is 16 dots, it would feed 16 dots before strobing; if an oscilloscope
would measure the motor step and head strobe signals, it would show exactly as that: 16 stepping cycles are
performed and then the strobing starts. A positive print offset can be used to adjust the top of form.
8.5.6 Offset adjustment (Offset)
The Offset parameter lets the user input an offset value for the default feed distances to the rest position. It
can be ad/-3 mm (+/- 0.12”) and it adjusts the length in backfeed and forward feed. This setting
superpositions the
Disp adj.
/
Cutter adj.
setting. It is reset by “Reset all”. This parameter can be useful if the
customer has some odd label material that stops at the wrong position, or if the customer builds a special tear
off plate.
