Citizen Systems CLP-8301 - Manual (Page 36)

Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon
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Ribbon tension adjustments
The ribbon tension should be adjusted as needed according to the media (paper) width to prevent ribbon
from slackening or wrinkling. To increase tension torque, turn the source ribbon bobbin (the deeper side
viewed from the front of the printer) knob clockwise until the required number is obtained from the scale,
while stopping the gear with a coin inserted in the slit on the ribbon bobbin support and held down.
Generally, the wider the ribbon is, the larger the ribbon tension is. Always maintain a constant tension of
the source ribbon bobbin.
Scale Ribbon width Knob turning direction
0 4 in CCW
5
10 8 in CW
Ribbon torque adjustments
After the ribbon tension has been adjusted, set the ribbon winding torque from the control panel that is
briefly set as follows:
From the menu system, select the “
*Page Setup” of the Group Menu. Choose the “Ribbon Torque” from
the list of menu items and select the required value from the possible values. To save the settings
permanently after power off (if required) use the “Save Settings” of the Group Menu. (See P42)
CW
CCW
Ribbon holder
knob
White pointer
Ribbon
Torque