IBM 5150 - Print Head Gap Adjustment

Print Head Gap Adjustment
1. Remove print mechanism assembly (See page 3-80).
2. Set print head gap adjusting lever 11 to the fourth position iii
3.
Loosen nut
rI·
4.
Rotate carriage shaft
II to obtain .65mm gap (.026")
between print head and platen
g.
5.
Righten nut II .
6.
Replace print mechanism assembly (See page 3-81).
Approx.
~_~0.65mm
(.026")
'Print Head
Unit
3-76