Zebra Technologies S-500 Ribbon Loading, Adjusting the Ribbon Supply Spindle, Normal Position

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Ribbon Loading

Adjusting the Ribbon Supply Spindle

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 until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 8.

Ribbon Supply Spindle: Low-Tension Position

Low-Tension Position is used in limited applications with ribbons wider than 2.4" (60 mm) to provide lower ribbon back-tension. Low-Tension Position is only recommended when normal tension hampers the ribbon movement.

To put the Spindle in the Low-Tension Position, firmly push the Spindle End-Cap until it clicks into place, as shown in Figure 8.

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Normal Position Low-Tension Position

Figure 8 Ribbon Supply Spindle Adjustment

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