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: 4 of 8
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If this document is printed it becomes uncontrolled
3. Printhead alignment.
When the pressure toggles have been correctly positioned,
select and load the recommended thermal transfer ribbon and product combination,
see
“Identification printer product ribbon matrix” TE document number 411-121005.
3.1.
Close the Printhead and carry out a test print to the printer. Examine the print
quality; if the print quality is not acceptable an adjustment to the printhead position
may be required.
3.2.
Figure 4 shows a misalignment of the printhead resulting in poor print quality,
(imbalance
– as shown by the alignment witness marks
NOT
being similarly
located)
Figure 4 - Example of print that requires printer printhead alignment.
Poor print
quality, text
missing
Alignment
witness mark.
Alignment
witness mark.
