Datamax I-Class Maintenance Manual

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Adjustments and Maintenance
2.0 Introduction........................................................................................ 1
2.1 Media Sensor Calibration ...................................................................... 1
2.1.1 Quick Calibration ........................................................................ 1
2.1.2 Standard Calibration ...................................................................2
2.1.3 Advanced Entry Calibration .......................................................... 4
2.2 Printhead Adjustments ......................................................................... 8
2.2.1 Leveling Cam Adjustment ............................................................8
2.2.2 Pressure Adjustment ................................................................... 9
2.2.3 Burn Line Adjustment................................................................ 10
2.2.4 Voltage Adjustment................................................................... 11
2.3 Ribbon Path Alignment ....................................................................... 12
2.4 Maintenance ..................................................................................... 15
2.4.1 Cleaning the Printhead .............................................................. 16
2.4.1.1 Cotton Swab Procedure................................................ 16
2.4.1.2 Cleaning Card Procedure .............................................. 17
2.4.1.3 Cleaning Film Procedure............................................... 18
2.4.2 Cleaning the Platen................................................................... 18
2.4.3 Cleaning the Media Path, Media Sensor, and Interior...................... 19
2.4.4 Cleaning the Ribbon Path........................................................... 20
2.4.5 Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces.................................................... 21

Datamax I-Class Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal
Resolution	203 dpi, 300 dpi, or 600 dpi
Max Print Speed	10 inches per second (254 mm/s)
Interface	USB, Serial, Parallel
Media Types	Paper, Polyester, Polypropylene, Vinyl, Nylon