Chapter 4 Printer Adjustments
3Using Narrow Ribbon (Ribbon Tension Adjustments)
If ribbon slips or wrinkles during printing, adjust the ribbon tension.
The printer has already been
1.Hold the ribbon roll by one hand on the side of the knob you operate so that it does not turn.
2.Slightly push the knob to the ribbon roll and turn it until the stopper comes to the desired position.
3.Gradually release the knob so that the stopper fits in the groove on the side of the knob.
Set values to each ribbon width: | *: Factory setting | ||
| Knob on ribbon | Knob on ribbon | Ribbon width |
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| 5 | 5 | Adjustments when ribbon slipping occurs |
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| 4 | 4 | 25.4 mm (1 in) 50.8 mm (2 in) |
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| 3 | 3 | 76.2 mm (3 in) |
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| 2 | 2 | 101.6 mm (4 in) |
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| 1* | 1* | Adjustments when ribbon wrinkle occurs. |
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4.Perform printing and check for ribbon wrinkle or slipping. If it s occurs, adjust it according to the following procedure:
(a)Ribbon wrinkles: Increase the tension on the ribbon winding section.
(b) Ribbon slips: | Decrease the tension on the ribbon feeding section. |
If it is not resolved even when the tension on the ribbon feeding section is set to 5 (Mild), increase the tension on the ribbon winding section.
∗If ribbon problems are not resolved, consult our service personnel.
Ribbon feeding section
Variable knob
Mild
Ribbon winding section
Strong
Strong
Mild
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