12S400 & S600 User’s Guide
Loading the Ribbon
Before you load the ribbon, make sure the ribbon supply spindle is adjusted properly.
Ribbon Supply Spindle: Normal Position
In the normal position, the “dual-tension” ribbon supply spindle provides the desired amount of ribbon back tension for different ribbon widths.
To place the spindle in the normal position, firmly pull the spindle end cap
(a) until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 11.
Ribbon Supply Spindle: Low-Tension Position
Low-tension position is used in limited applications to provide lower ribbon back tension. Low-tension position is only recommended when normal tension hampers the ribbon movement (for example, you will see scuffing or image breakup on the label).
To put the spindle in the low-tension position, firmly push the spindle end cap (a) until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 11.
Normal Position
a
b
Low-Tension Position
a
