Star Micronics XR-1500 Printer User Manual


 
MAINTENANCE
Essentially, your printer is a robust piece of equipment, but should be treated
with a modicum of cam in order to avoid malfunctions. For example:
l Keep your printer in a “comfortable” environment. Roughly speaking, if
you are comfortable, then the environment is suitable for your printer, too
(see Chapter 1).
9 Do not subject the printer to physical shocks or excessive vibration.
l Avoid over-dusty environments. Dust is the enemy of all precision me-
chanical devices. If you have to use the printer in such an situation, you
might like to consider the use of an acoustic hood, whose primary
function is to reduce the printer’s noise, but can also act as a barrier against
dust. Consult your supplier for details of a suitable model.
l To clean the exterior of the printer, use a barely damp cloth (use either
water with a little detergent or a little alcohol), but do not allow any liquid
to fall inside the printer.
l The interior of the printer may be cleaned with a small vacuum cleaner or
a compressed-air aerosol (sold for this purpose). When performing this
operation, be sure not to bend or damage any cable connections or
electronic components.
ADJUSTING THE PRINTING GAP
The distance between the print head and the platen can be adjusted to
accommodate different paper thicknesses. To make this adjustment, remove
the top cover. The adjustment lever is located near the left end of the paper
bail. pulling the adjustment lever towards you widens the gap; pushing it
away from you narrows the gap.
There are four positions; you can feel the lever clicking into each position.
The first position (narrowest gap) is the one most commonly used for single
sheets of paper. Try different positions until you get the best printing results.
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