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Unit 4:  Printer Configuration
CT4i Series Operator Manual
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4.10 POTENTIOMETER ADJUSTMENTS
PITCH OFFSET
This can be done using the VR1 potentiometer on the Configuration Panel. This potentiometer is set at 
the factory so that it has a range of +/- 0.15” (3.75 mm). The midpoint setting should have no effect on 
the label pitch. Turning the potentiometer all the way clockwise should move the print position 0.15” 
(3.75 mm) upward toward the leading edge of the label. Turning the it all the way counterclockwise 
should move the print position down 0.15” (3.75 mm) away from the leading edge of the label.
1.    Place DSW6 on the Configuration Switch in the OFF 
position.
2. Turn the power OFF.
3. While pressing the FEED button on the Operator 
Panel, turn the power ON.
4. When you hear one beep from the printer, release 
the FEED button.
5. Press the LINE button to begin printing large Test 
Labels (press the FEED button if you are using 
labels smaller than 4.1" (104 mm) in width).
6. Adjust potentiometer VR1 until the first print posi-
tion is at the desired location on the label.
7. Press the FEED button to stop printing.
Note: 
Adjusting the Label Pitch with VR1 will affect the 
stop position of the label and the cut/tear-off posi-
tions.
ABCDEFG
ABCDEFG
ABCDEFG
Leading Edge of 
Label as detected 
by the sensor
Moved with 
Positive (+) Offset 
to print on trailing 
edge of label
Must be moved with Minus (-) 
Offset to print on leading edge of 
label
Original First Line 
Print Position
label move
ment direction