Citizen CLP-7202e - Use of Media Other than the Recommended (Printhead Offset Adjustments - Media Thickness Adjustments)

Chapter 4 Printer Adjustments 
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1 Use of Media Other Than the Recommended
(Printhead Offset Adjustments – Media Thickness Adjustments)
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The printer is already factory-set to the requirements of proper print quality while using the
recommended labels. If the print quality is inferior because of the different type of media,
adjust the printhead offset in the following manner:
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(a) When using standard
labels, or thermal media
(1) Looking in at the offset
check window, reset the
printhead offset so that it
comes to the center line
(middle of the three
lines) by turning the
offset adjustment screw
with a screwdriver.
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Then turn the offset
adjustment screw two to
four times
counterclockwise with a
screwdriver. (Factory
setting: two turns.)
(2) Make fine adjustments by
checking the self-test print.
(b) When using thick media
(tags or other media)
(1) Looking in at the offset
check window, reset the
printhead offset so that it
comes to the center line
(middle of the three
lines) by turning the
offset adjustment screw
with a screwdriver.
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(2) Then turn the offset
adjustment screw two to
four times clockwise with
a screwdriver.
(3) Make fine adjustments
by checking the self-test
print.
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The relationship between the printhead heating element
and the offset check window is shown below:
a) Printhead position for labels
b) Printhead position for tags
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1 Use of Media Other Than the Recommended (Printhead Offset Adjustments – Media Thickness Adjustments)