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8.1.1 Cut or Tear Opto Sensor
There is one optical sensor (opto) mounted on an adjustable plastic bracket. The opto controls the cut or tear
position.
Removal or adjustment of the opto should be done without removing the bracket from the paper
guide
. The opto position is factory set and adjustment should normally not be necessary.
Below image shows a Universal Paper Guide (UPG)
Note: Before making any opto adjustments make sure your ticket stock was manufactured to proper
To adjust the cut or tear position, physically adjust the opto mounting bracket forward or backwards to achieve
the desired cut or tear location.
On a Lemur with auto cut the cut position should be a 1/16”-1/8” away from the
ticket perforation. On a Lemur without auto cut the ticket perforation should line up with the edge of the cabinet
or top plate.
For a printer with a Universal Paper Guide (UPG) you may need to remove the ticket stock in order to
physically adjust the black timing mark sensor (opto).
If you are not able to get the desired cut position, make sure your ticket stock was manufactured to proper
specifications.
Once a year the opto eye should be blown off with air.
This interval will vary depending upon the
environment and the quality of the ticket stock.
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