Datamax-O'Neil Performance series User Guide - Manual (Page 57)

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Note: The ripples must never drift left or right.
9. Tighten the cam roller screw.
10. Print ten (10) Quality Labels from the test menu.
Note: If wrinkles still appear continue with the adjustment procedure.
11. Loosen the ribbon shield adjustment screws.
12. While printing test labels, slowly adjust the lower shield until the ribbon tension is
constant from left to right and the wrinkles disappear.
Note: Adjust the ribbon shield by adding tension to the side with wrinkling or light print.
Note: Adjustment should eliminate side-to-side wrinkles.
Manual Head Pressure Adjustment (p1115 only)
The printer calculates the ribbon and media settings and then suggests the optimal
printhead pressure. If the current printhead pressure setting is different from the
suggested setting, a prompt will appear on the menu screen suggesting that the head
pressure should be adjusted.
1. Select Info > Extended Status from the home screen.
2. Rotate the printhead latch lever clockwise to unlock the printhead carriage
assembly.
Note: The printhead carriage assembly should be unlocked but not released.
Figure: 3 - 34 Unlock the Printhead Carriage Assembly