Intermec PD41 User Manual

Chapter 4 — Troubleshooting and Maintaining the Printer
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Adjusting the Printer
Use this section to perform adjustments to help solve problems
related to print quality.
Preventing Ribbon Wrinkling
If you have problems with thermal transfer ribbon getting wrinkled,
try adjusting the the ribbon tension or the ribbon shield.
To adjust the ribbon tension
1 Push in on the end knob of the ribbon supply hub.
2 Rotate the knob:
• clockwise to increase the tension.
• counterclockwise to decrease the tension.
If your labels look like the following illustration, you may want to try
adjusting the ribbon shield.
Low Quality Printouts Caused by Ribbon Wrinkling
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Test Label A
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Test Label B

Intermec PD41 Specifications

General

Resolution	203 dpi
Max Print Width	4.1 inches
Max Print Speed	6 inches per second
Print Method	Direct Thermal; Thermal Transfer
Connectivity	RS-232, USB, Parallel
Optional Connectivity	Ethernet, Wireless
Media Handling	Fan-fold
Media Type	Roll-fed or fanfold labels, tags, and tickets
Media Width	1.0 to 4.65 inches
Memory	8 MB Flash
Operating Temperature	+5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F)
Power Supply	100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz