DMP 203 (26-2880)       Adjusting the Print-Head Gap   Faxback Doc. # 4160


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

Be sure the print-head gap is correctly set for the type of paper you are 
using, as described below:

Standard, 20-pound:  Position 3 (A mark shows this is the standard setting.)
Most 2-Part Copies:  Position 5 or 6

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

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.

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 
  setting.
* If the print is too light or characters or parts of characters are miss-
  ing, select a lower setting.

Print-Head Protection:

If the print head becomes too hot, printing automatically stops and the 
ON/OFF LINE indicator flashes.

When the print head cools, printing automatically resumes and the ON/OFF 
LINE indicator stops flashing.


(jej 04/25/94)