Preparing the thickness gauge

Caution / 注意

  • The Printhead nozzle surface of the Printhead of this printer is integrated in the Printhead Cover. Therefore, if the thickness gauge touches the nozzle surface in the same way as performed in the traditional procedure, the nozzle surface may be damaged. When checking the platen gap, make sure to apply Teflon tape (thickness: 0.08 mm) on all the thickness gauges used for checking the Platen Gap in advance.

  • Use commercially available Teflon tape of 0.08 mm in thickness.

  • When applying Teflon tape on the thickness gauges, make sure no bubbles or foreign material remain under the tape. (If there are any contaminants, reattach)
    • A: Bubbles
    • B: Foreign materials
Application procedure of Teflon tape
  1. Clean the surfaces of the thickness gauge by using alcohol, and make sure no dirt or contamination remains on the surfaces.
  2. Apply Teflon tape (B) on the thickness gauge (A) as shown below.

  3. Fold the excess portions of Teflon tape (A) along the edges of the thickness gauge (B), and trim the portions at about the center in the thickness direction of the sides.

    • C: Before trimming

    • D: After trimming

    Check Point / チェックポイント

    When trimming the Teflon tape, the Teflon tape can be easily cut out by using a thickness gauge of roughly half the thickness as guide for the cutter.

    Caution / 注意
    • Make sure to wear the heavy gloves to prevent the cutter from cutting the hand when trimming the Teflon tape.
    • When trimming, cut in the opposite direction, away from the hand holding the gauge.

  4. Make sure there are not any tears or burrs on the applied Teflon tape, then the preparation of thickness gauges is complete.