DMP 205  (260-2904)     Adjusting The Print-Head Gap    Faxbck Doc. # 5733

The size of the gap between the print head and the paper determines the
printing pressure.  This affects the darkness and quality of the type.
The print-head gap also determines how smoothly the paper feeds.

Set the print-head gap lever correctly for the type of paper you are using,
as shown below.

STANDARD, 20-POUND PAPER: Position 3 (A mark shows this is the standard
                          setting.)

MOST 2-PART PAPER:  Position 5 or 6.

When you begin using a different thickness of paper, run a self test and
adjust the print-head gap until the print quality is good and the paper
feeds normally.  See "Running a Self Test."

CAUTION:  If you do not correctly set the gap between the print head and
          paper, you might damage the print head.

NOTES:

-If the print smudges, the paper jams or feeds abnormally, or the
 ribbon loosens or comes off the print head during printing, select
 a higher gap setting.

-If the print is too light or characters or parts of characters are
 missing, select a lower gap setting.


PRINT HEAD PROTECTION

If the print head becomes too hot, printing slows down or stops.  When
printing stops for one or more seconds, the ON/OFF LINE indicator flashes.
When the print head cools, printing automatically resumes.

(smc-12/06/93)