SATO M 8400RVe - Manual (Page 6)

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EZ Manual: M-8400RVe 6
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Excessive ribbon and rewind tension will result in variable
motion and could be the cause of print quality problems.
Ensure the ribbon rewind and unwind tensions are within
specifications or adjustment of either clutch is necessary.
Required equipment
1 Empty Ribbon Core and String
2 12mm Wrench
3 1kg or 2kg Tension Gage
4 #2 Pozidrv Screwdriver
STEPS
1 Switch the printer OFF and disconnect the power
cable.
2 Raise the top access door and open the front access
door. Remove the ribbon and label stock if installed.
3 Attach string to an empty ribbon core and place on
the Ribbon Spindle. Wind the string tightly around the
ribbon core in single layer and in clockwise direction.
Attach the end of the string to the tension gauge.
4 Gradually lift the tension gauge, pulling the string unwind
it from the core. Once the spindle starts to move, the
gauge should be indicate 950 to 1050 grams of tension
for ribbon rewind, and 550 to 650 grams of tension
for ribbon unwind. Refer to pictures in next page.
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.
Ribbon Clutch
Adjustment
3
1
2
4