CHAPTER 3
ADJUSTMENTS
This printer is adjusted in a variety of ways to obtain the prescribed performance. This chapter explains those adjustments.
When replacing parts during maintenance inspections or after a problem occurs, double check the adjustments afterwards.
3.1 Tools and Measuring Instruments ........................................................................3-1
3.2 Adjusting the Gap between the Print Head and the Platen .................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Adjusting the Gap between the Print Head and the Platen ...................... 3-2
3.3 Adjusting the Column Displacement for Bi-Directional Printing............................ 3-4
3.4.1 Adjustment A ............................................................................................ 3-4
3.4.2 Adjustment B ............................................................................................ 3-5
3.4 Adjustment of Cam Position of Ribbon Color Change Mechanism
(only for SP216/246) ............................................................................................
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