82143A and 82162A printer mechanisms interchangeable?

[Dave Britten]

(03-18-2021 10:37 PM)dmh Wrote:  The 82162A could print barcode as it allowed for no line spacing and the 82143A couldn't (always had a space between lines) so there are definitely differences.

Okay, then I won't risk burning up a good printhead from my spare 82143A by transplanting it. I'll continue fiddling with the platen and see if I can get more uniform pressure. It's only the bottom row that seems to be affected.