Doc. No: 411-121018
Printhead setup instructions for the
TE3124, TE3112 & T6112DS
Issue: 1
Date: Oct 2012
Author: I Ridgeway
Print date: 24-Oct-12
Issue date:
: Oct 2012
Page: 6 of 8
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3.5.
With screw “A” loose, ensure printhead starting position is with alignment marks in
factory set position. If the print head is not in the factory default position then
adjustment has been previously carried out and this may be the cause of the print
quality issue. In this instance it is advisable to adjust the print alignment screws B
and C (see Figure 7) back to Factory Default, retighten screw A and repeat the
print test (step 3 & 3.1).
3.6.
If the printhead is in the Factory Default then printhead adjustment may be
required. Turn screw B and C one full turn clockwise, see Figure 7) , retighten
screw A and repeat the print test (paragraph 3
– 3.1).
3.6.1. If the print test result shows an improvement in print quality loosen screw A
and repeat step 3.5.
3.7.
If the print test result shows a deterioration in print quality loosen screw A and Turn
screw B and C two full turns counter-clockwise, see Figure 7) , retighten screw A
and repeat the print test (paragraph 3
– 3.1).
3.7.1. If the print test result shows an improvement in print quality loosen screw A
and Turn screw B and C one full turns counter-clockwise, see Figure 7) ,
retighten screw A and repeat the print test (paragraph 3
– 3.1).
3.7.2. Optimisation of print quality will occur when print quality starts to fall again, in
which instance loosen screw A and turn one full turn in the opposite direction,
retighten screw A and repeat the print test (paragraph 3
– 3.1).
3.8.
If print quality does not improve when adjusting the printhead then this may be a
printhead pressure issue, see step 4.
