Ax-Series - How to Check the Printhead to Print Surface Distance

Step 1

Check the Printhead to Print Surface Distance

To check the distance:
  1. Measure the distance between the bottom of the printhead and the print surface.

  2. If possible, position the printhead to the recommended distance away from the print surface as described in the table below.

    Note Icon.png  NOTE

    The nozzle diameter of the printer can be found on the TouchScreen by selecting Home > Setup > System information and viewing the Nozzle diameter (μm) value.

    NOZZLE DIAMETER

    RECOMMENDED DISTANCE (i-Pulse and i-Pulse RS)

    RECOMMENDED DISTANCE (i-Pulse Duo, Standard Labels)

    RECOMMENDED DISTANCE (i-Pulse Duo, Stitched Labels)

    75 micron 14 mm 14 mm 20 mm
    60 micron 8 mm 8 mm 12 mm
    50 micron 6 mm N/A N/A
    40 micron 4 mm N/A N/A
  3. On the TouchScreen, select Home > Setup > Production line setup > Print trigger.

  4. Scroll down to the Throw distance (mm) setting and select it.

  5. Enter the actual distance between the bottom of the printhead and the print surface.

  6. Select the green Tick icon.

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