Avery Dennison SNAP 656 - Manual (Page 61)

Users Manual Model 656/636 Mechanical Trouble Shooting • •• • 55B
Print
Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action
Poor print - uneven or no
print (mechanical).
Also see electrical
trouble shooting.
1) Incorrect printhead pressure
adjustment.
1) Remove stock and ink. Close printhead.
Release pressure (knurled knob). Readjust
pressure by turning knob clockwise until it just
contacts printhead plate. Reinstall stock and
ink. Turn adjuster clockwise approximately 1/8
turn (5 clicks of knob). As printer operates,
increase pressure (2-3 clicks at a time) until
best print is obtained. Slide knob in or out in
slot to obtain even print across the face of the
label. Narrow webs will require less pressure
on adjuster. If print is still poor, loosen (2) M3
cap screws visible on outer edges of printhead
carrier. Adjust tangent point to optimum print
by rotating M3 knurled wheel in top center of
printhead plate. Lock in place with 2 outer M3
cap screws.
2) Broken ink. 1) Replace ink and readjust (See INK
troubleshooting).
3) Ink not rewinding. 1) Readjust (See INK trouble shooting).