Section 8: Adjustment Procedures
3Ensure left side set screw (2) is secure.
4Slightly loosen right side set screw (3).
5Slowly turn adjustment screw (4) while observing the changes in print quality.
NOTE: A complete revolution of the adjustment screw returns the adjustment setting back to the starting point. If the desired results are not acheived, loosen the set screw on the left side, open the print head, manually adjust the print head forward or backward as deemed necessary, retighten the left set screw, and repeat steps 1 through 6.
6 Retighten right side set screw (3) when the optimum print quality is achieved.
RIBBON WRINKLE ADJUSTMENTS
If experiencing ribbon wrinkling or uneven spooling on the ribbon rewind core, adjustment may be required. There are two methods of remedy; adjusting the ribbon core or adjusting the ribbon guide. Look at both assemblies critically in an attempt to determine which may be out of alignment. If both look fine, adjust the ribbon core first since it has the easiest access.
1 Remove front housing cover (1, Figure
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2 Load printer with media and ribbon stock as necessary.
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3 Set the printer to continuously print test labels and allow several labels to print.
NOTE: Allow a couple of labels to print for each adjustment.
4Loosen two set screws (1, Figure
5Manipulate ribbon adjustment plate (2) right or left as required.
NOTE: Beneath the ribbon adjustment plate is a slot where a driver or other object may be inserted to manipulate the plate as desired. Directly above the plate is scale to assist in incremental adjustment.
6 Retighten set screws (1) to secure ribbon adjustment plate (2).
NOTE: Perform steps 7 and up only if the problem still exists.
7Determine which end of ribbon guide (5) should be adjusted.
8Loosen set screw (6) on the relative end of ribbon guide (5).
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