Technical data

78 | Mechanical settings Operating manual ALX 73x | file version 02 | 03/2012
S TARTUP AND OPERATION
ALX
73x
Setting the printhead pressure
Different material widths and thicknesses affect the
contact pressure of the printhead on the print roller.
The contact pressure can be set with an adjusting knob
[73A] in 3 stages:
• Stage "I": position for very thin and/or narrow
material
• Stage "II": (pre-setting) position for material of
medium width/thickness
• Stage "III": position for very thick and/or wide
material
Tools: coin or large screwdriver
Setting:
 Turn the adjusting knob until the arrow of the knob
[74A] is positioned over the mark for the desired stage.
 The adjustment knob locks into 3 position.
CAUTION!
Shortened service life of printhead.
 Always set the weakest printhead pres-
sure that will produce acceptable printing
results.
[73] Adjustment knob for printhead pressure (A).
[74] Move the adjustment knob to one of the three locking positions.
A
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