Zebra Technologies 105SL Plus User Manual

Adjust Printhead Pressure and Toggle Position

7/3/13

105SLPlus™ User Guide

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If positioning the toggles properly does not solve a print quality problem, try adjusting the 
printhead pressure. Maximize printhead life by using the lowest pressure that produces the 
desired print quality.

Before adjusting the printhead pressure, check that the toggles are positioned correctly. See 

.

Printhead life and drive system life (belts and bearings) can be maximized by using the lowest 
pressure that produces the desired print quality without allowing the ribbon or media to 
slip.You may need to adjust the printhead pressure in the following instances:

• if there is noticeable bleed or swelling in the printed image (too much pressure)

• if there are voids (too little pressure)

• if the darkness setting (burn duration) is set properly, but printing is too light (too little 

pressure)

• if the ribbon slips (too little pressure)

As needed throughout this procedure, refer to the 

 to print 

test labels.

Refer to 

 to set the darkness value (burn duration) appropriately 

for your media and ribbon.

Loosen the locking nut on the toggle assemblies.

Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any 

static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.

Observe proper electrostatic safety precautions when handling any 

static-sensitive components such as circuit boards and printheads.