Maintenance and Adjustments 
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2.2  Media Width Adjustment 
 
To prevent wear on the Printhead and Platen, adjust the printer when using media that is less than 
four inches (102 mm) wide, as follows: 
 
1.  Load media. Print a batch of labels. (Simultaneously press F2 and F3, or send a format from the 
host.)  
 
 
While facing the front of the printer – 
 
f  Turning the Thumbwheel clockwise increases 
the effect. 
 
f  Turning the Thumbwheel counterclockwise 
decreases the effect.
 
 
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 Note:  The Thumbwheel is numbered for 
reference, where zero is the lowest 
setting and nine is the highest.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
2.  While the labels print, adjust the Thumbwheel until the image begins to fade. 
 
 
 
Over-adjustment produces an image that fades across the label. 
 
 
 
3.  Then turn the Thumbwheel in the opposite direction until the full image is produced. 
 
 
 
Correct adjustment produces a complete image, with even print 
contrast across the label. 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Note:  Under-adjustment can cause ribbon wrinkling and excessive wear on the Printhead and 
Platen. If the media moves excessively rightward while printing, the Thumbwheel should 
be adjusted clockwise.