PRINTHEAD PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT

TM 11-7025-217-30

6. Close door (5) and tighten two captive thumbscrews (6).

Attach hooked end of dial pressure gage (7) to reinforcement tab on pressure test tool (3) as

shown.

Holding dial pressure gage (7) Ievel,

pull pressure test tool (3) straight out

of door (5). Note readout on dial

pressure gage.

Repeat steps 4 thru 8 until same

reading is obtained on two consecutive

measurements.

10.

Repeat steps 4 thru 9 for left end of

printhead (1).

11.

If readings noted on dial pressure gage

(7) for the left and right ends of

printhead are between 3.7 ounces (105

grams) and 4.8 ounces (135 grams), and

within 0.75 to 1.0 ounce (20 to 30

grams) of each other, no adjustment is

necessary. If readings are not within

limits given, adjust printhead pressure (para 2-29).

If readings are within limits, install paper and spool. (Refer to TM 11-7021 -201-12.)

2-29. PRINTHEAD PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove top cover (para 2-26).

2. Remove four screws (l), four flatwashers

(2), and protective cover (3).

NOTE

To adjust pressure, turn adjustment

screws 1/2 turn at a time.

CAUTION

While adjusting screws, use care not

to contact wire wrap pins on

motherboard. Pins can be easily

damaged or broken.

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