Technical information

In the factory, the Stripe printer is aligned and tested using full width,
non-continuous media to print thermal transfer labels at Speed C (4"/sec for
S-500, 2"/sec for S-300). You may need to adjust Darkness, Toggle Pressure, and
Printhead Position for the particular media/ribbon combinations you are using.
When changing from one media/ribbon combination to another, only slight
changes in Darkness or Toggle Pressure may be required. For these situations,
refer to the topic on Toggle Pressure. However, to achieve optimum print quality
for the Stripe printer, perform the adjustment procedure which follows. A #2
Phillips screwdriver will be required.
1. Open the Media Compartment Door and Front Panel on the printer.
2. Load the recommended Media and Ribbon for your application and adjust the Media Sensor
Position.
3. Activate the PAUSE Key Self Test (see Section 3), print a few labels and press the PAUSE Key to
stop printing.
4. Observe the print quality of the test labels. If it is satisfactory, go to Step 30 of this procedure.
5. For this procedure, the initial print darkness on the test labels must be a light gray. First, press the
MODE Key (DARKEN light and PAUSE light turn ON) to permit darkness adjustment.
6. Press the PAUSE Key to begin printing test labels.
7. Observe the print darkness and repeatedly press the UP (FEED) Key or the DOWN (CANCEL)
Key to make the printing DARKER or LIGHTER, until a light gray darkness is achieved.
NOTE: If the light gray print darkness is not achieved, it may be necessary to increase or decrease the
Printhead Toggle Pressure.
8. Once proper print darkness is achieved, press the PAUSE Key to stop printing and continue to step
9.
9. Remove the two (2) Printhead Position Adjustment Screws from their storage positions and insert
them into the Printhead Adjustment Guides.
10. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to insert the screws until they extend from the back of the
adjustment guides.
11. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the Printhead Support Bracket and the two mounting
screws.
12. Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen (do not remove) the two screws holding the Strip Plate
in position.
13.
Use the #2 Phillips screwdriver to loosen (do not remove) the two (2) Printhead Position Locking
Screws one (1) full turn.
14. Use the Head Open Lever to push the Printhead and its Mounting Bracket all the way forward.
15. Screw in the Printhead Position Adjustment Screws until they touch the adjustment tabs on the
Printhead Mounting Bracket.
16. Press the PAUSE Key to start printing test labels.
This procedure is continued on the next page...
44868L Page 5-15