SATO CL608e/CL612e manual Ribbon Rewind Clutch Adjustment

Section 5. Mechanical Adjustments

Ribbon Clutch Adjustments

5.2.2 Ribbon Rewind Clutch Adjustment

STEP PROCEDURE

1.Connect the power cable to the printer and AC outlet. Turn the printer ON.

2.Raise the access door and remove the ribbon and label stock if installed. Fig. 5-1

3.Attach string to an empty ribbon core and place on the Ribbon Rewind Spindle. Wind the string tightly around the ribbon core in a single layer and in a clockwise direction. Attach the free end of the string to the tension gauge. Fig. 5-2 & 5-4

4.Gradually lift the tension gauge, pulling the string to unwind it from the core. Once the spindle begins to move the gauge should indicate 950 to 1050 grams of tension. Excessive or insufficient tension must be corrected by adjusting the ribbon unwind clutch. Fig. 5-2 & 5-4

5.To adjust the clutch, loosen the locking screw and move the adjust nut CW for more tension and CCW for less tension. Tighten the locking screw and repeat Steps 3 and 4 until the correct tension is achieved.

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PN 9001079 Rev. B