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5 media width adjustments – Citizen Systems CLP 6002 User Manual

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3.5 Media Width Adjustments

CAUTION

Ensure the print head adjustments are made correctly

according to the type of media (thickness & width).

Incorrect adjustments can cause failure of the print

head.

Adjustments may be needed if paper with different width is used. Print

darkness is affected by the amount of pressure on the print head so it must

be adjusted with the head pressure adjustment screw if necessary.
The pressure on the right side of the print head, viewed from the front panel,

is adjusted by turning the head pressure adjustment screw. Turning the

screw clockwise decreases the pressure, and turning the screw

counterclockwise increases the pressure.
Normally, the pressure on the left and right sides of the print head has

already been adjusted to equal loads at the factory. The check marks are

located under the upper frame window.
Adjustments are needed in the following cases:

1) When print on the left side is too light, turn the head pressure adjustment

screw clockwise.

2) When print on the right side is too light, turn the head pressure

adjustment screw counterclockwise.

3) When paper of smaller width is used:

In this case, the contact between the print head and the platen becomes

large, so the motor will have a heavy load and the print head may scrape

the platen. To avoid this, turn the head pressure adjustment screw

clockwise to decrease the pressure on the right side of the print head.

Verification

window

Paper width

Right head

pressure

1

inch

0 kgf

2

inches

0.5 kgf

3

inches

1 kgf

4

inches

2.4 kgf

Used for adjustments when

ribbon wrinkles or skews with

paper width of 4 inches

Factory

setting

Head pressure adjust-screw

Upper frame window

Note: These values are just for reference.