GEK-99044
Chapter 2. Getting Started
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6.
Reset the paper gap adjust knob to its original position or to a
setting appropriate for the paper thickness being used.
7.
Close the top door of the printer.
SETTING THE PRINT GAP
The print gap wheel is used to adjust the distance between the bank
of print head actuators and the striker bar. See Figures 2-14a and 2-
14b for location of print gap wheel.
Setting the gap
too
tightly will cause smudging on the paper and can
obstruct the movement of the shuttle mechanism. Overloading or
stalling the shuttle will cause the printer to stop and
Shuttle
will be
displayed on the control panel.
Setting the gap
too loosely
may cause unacceptable print quality and
excessive noise.
Note
The moisture and content and the thickness of the paper
determine the ideal setting. Adjust the print gap wheel to
produce the best quality possible.
Reading the Scale
The print gap wheel on the 5050/5100 (55 or 60 dBa) Cabinet Model
has two scales to aid in setting the proper gap. See Figure 2-27.
Using the White Scale
The white scale with the black markings is used to set the gap by the
number of parts in the paper being used or adjustments for paper
thickness. The higher the number the larger the print gap. For
example, set the wheel to
1
for single-part paper,
2
for two-part
paper, etc.
This is a relative setting. A change in the paper weight or the
thickness of the carbon paper (if used) in multipart forms may
WHITE
SCALE
BLACK
SCALE
FIGURE 2-2
5050/5100 (50, 55 or 60 dBa) CABINET MODEL
BLACK AND WHITE SCALE