IBM EasyCoder 3400e - Manual (Page 73)

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Optimizing Printer Performance
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This chapter explains how to optimize and maintain print quality, use the printer
memory more efficiently, and maximize throughput.
Optimizing and Maintaining Print Quality
Intermec designed and configured your printer to provide the best possible print quality
for both direct thermal and thermal transfer media. However, there are many factors
that you need to take into account before you can achieve maximum print quality. The
following sections contain information on:
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Correcting uneven print quality
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Adjusting the print darkness
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Adjusting the label mark sensor
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Using the printer memory efficiently
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Increasing throughput
Correcting Uneven Print Quality
You may experience problems in print quality (ribbon wrinkling or light print on one
side of your label) if the printhead is not making even contact with the label stock. This
condition can happen with any size label stock, but is most common when using narrow
label stock. You need a straight-slot screwdriver to turn the bias adjust screw.
To achieve the best print quality, adjust the bias adjust screw each time you use media
of a different width.
Note: You must properly adjust the bias adjust screw to prevent premature printhead
failure and excessive platen wear.