Citizen Systems CLP 1001, CLP 1001, CPL 2001, CLP 6001, CPL 6002, CPL 6401, CPL 7201e, CPL 7202e, CLP 6002, CLP 7202e 3.6 Ribbon Tension Adjustments

3.6 Ribbon Tension Adjustments (CLP 2001, 6001, 6002, 6401)

When the ribbon slips or wrinkles during printing, adjust the ribbon tension. The

printer has already been factory set with the ribbon width of 114 mm. When

using ribbon w ith a diff erent width , adjust it according t o the foll owing proc edure:

a) Hold the ribbon roll with one hand so that it does not turn.

b) Slightly push the knob toward the ribbon roll with the other hand and rotate

the knob until the stopper comes to the desired position.

c) Gradually release the knob so that the stopper fits in the groove on the knob.

Set values to each ribbo n width:

Ribbon width Ribbon winding

section Ribbon feed

section Tension

Adjustment when ribbon slips 5 5 Mild

25.4 mm (1 in) 4 4

50.8 mm (2 in) 3 3

76.2 mm (3 in) 2 2

101.6 mm (4 in): factory setting 1 1 Strong

d) After print ing, check for ribbon wrinkle or slippage. If it occurs, adjust it

further accor ding to th e followin g procedur e:

(1) Wh en the ribbon wrinkles, th e tension on the ribbon winding section

should be incr eased.

(2) When the ribbon slips, the tension on the ribbon feed section should

be decreased. If the problem is not resolved even when the tension

on the ribbon feed section is set to 3, the tension on the ribbon

winding section should be increased.

If ribbon problems are not resolved, consult our service personnel.

Ribbon feed section

Ribbon winding section

Variable knob

Mild

Strong