Section 8: Adjustment Procedures
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3 Ensure left side set screw (2) is secure.
4 Slightly loosen right side set screw (3).
5 Slowly turn adjustment screw (4) while observing the changes in print quality.
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 8-3) and tear-off plate (2) if applicable.
2 Load printer with media and ribbon stock as necessary.
3 Set the printer to continuously print test labels and allow several labels to print.
4 Loosen two set screws (1, Figure 8-3) securing ribbon adjustment plate (2).
5 Manipulate ribbon adjustment plate (2) right or left as required.
6 Retighten set screws (1) to secure ribbon adjustment plate (2).
7 Determine which end of ribbon guide (5) should be adjusted.
8 Loosen set screw (6) on the relative end of ribbon guide (5).
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.
NOTE: Figure 10-1 of the Diagrams & Schematics section provides guidance
on housing cover removal.
NOTE: Figures 10-2 and 10-3 of the Diagrams & Schematics section
provides guidance on media and ribbon installation.
NOTE: Allow a couple of labels to print for each adjustment.
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.
NOTE: Perform steps 7 and up only if the problem still exists.
