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This test demonstrates the media movement capabilities of the printer and provides a test
label to view while making print quality adjustments.
With the loopback connector in place, press and hold FEED while turning the power On
(l). After the Power-On Self Test, the printer begins printing the same series of label
formats as shown in
Table 4-3. then pauses at the end of each printed format. Press
PAUSE to begin printing the next format. Sample labels are shown in Figures 4-11
through 4-18.
PAUSE can be used to stop and restart the printing operation. When the printer is
paused, CANCEL can be used to move to the next label format.
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1. Ensure the printer is loaded with full width media and ribbon, and has had a media
calibration performed with this combination of media and ribbon.
2. Refer to Adjust the two printhead pressure screws for equal pressure.
3. Turn the printer Off (O).
4. Remove the cutter module.
5. Refer to Figure 4-20 on page 4-25. Loosen, but do not remove, the two printhead
position locking screws two full turns, then finger-tighten them.
6. Perform a Pause Key Self Test by pressing and holding PAUSE while turning the
printer On (l).
7. When the printer completes its Power-On Self Test, it will begin the Pause Key Self
Test. Once the Pause Key Self Test begins, let several labels print and then press
PAUSE.
8. Examine the labels and make adjustments as required.
9. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, adjust the position adjustment slots to change the
printhead position (forward and rearward), and adjust for parallelism.
Figure 4-19. Printhead Pressure Screws
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