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Unacceptable Print Patterns
If the gap between the print pad and the print jet nozzles is too small, the
Print Pad Level calibration lines will press in and scrape the baseline . If
all four corner calibration points appear like the pressed profile illustration
(A), turn the three (3) print pad adjuster knobs clockwise (right) 1-step to
increase the gap . Reprint the Print Pad Level calibration print again .
If there is a gap between the Print Pad Level calibration lines and the
baselines like the illustration (B), turn the three (3) print pad adjuster knobs
counter-clockwise (left) 1-step to decrease the gap . Reprint the Level Gap
calibration print .
NOTE: Once all four corner Print Pad Level calibration points are correct, verify the Z-Gap to ensure that it is still correct .
Reading The Z-Gap Calibration Print
Adjusting the Z-Gap
The Z-Gap should be within specifications before adjusting the Level Gap. If
adjustments to the Z-Gap are necessary, perform the adjustments and then
print the calibration file again to verify the correct Z-Gap. A correct Z-Gap is
indicated when there is no gap in the Closed Z-Gap measurement and there
is a gap in the Open Z-Gap measurement .
NOTE: The Closed Z-Gap (A) and the Open Z-Gap (B) are two
different measurements but should be read together .
Correct Closed Z-Gap
Referring to the illustration, the Closed Z-Gap bars (B) should touch the
baseline (A) .
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Gap
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