Zebra Technologies Z6Mplus - Manual (Page 64)

46 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev. 3 5/20/2004
Printer Operation
Adjust Printhead Pressure
Adjust Printhead Pressure
See Figure 30 . This adjustment may be necessary if printing is too light on one side or if thick
media is used.
Figure 30 • Printhead Pressure Adjustment Dials
The pressure adjustment dials for the Z4Mplus each have four possible settings designated by
blocks of increasing size embossed on the print mechanism. The smallest block (fully
counterclockwise) is considered position 1 and the largest block (fully clockwise) is
considered position 4. The same is true for the Z6Mplus, except it has seven positions.
Set Printhead Pressure
Depending on which printer you have, use Table 6 or Table 7 to select the initial dial settings
for your media.
Some media types require higher pressure to print well. For these media, increase both dials
one position. If the media tends to shift to the left while printing, increase the right dial setting
one position or decrease the left dial setting one position. If the media tends to shift to the right
while printing, increase the left dial setting one position or decrease the right dial setting one
position.
Pressure Adjustment Dials
R L
Table 6 • Z4Mplus Printhead Pressure
Media Width Left Dial Right Dial
1 in. (25.4 mm) 3 1
2 in. (51 mm) 4 1
3 in. (76 mm) 3 2
3.5 in. and up (89 mm and up) 3 3