Citizen Systems Citizen CLP 8301 CLP-8301 - Manual (Page 38)

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 wrinkling. To increase tension torque, turn the ribbon supply mandrel (the deeper side viewed from
the front of the printer) knob clockwise until the required number is obtained on the scale, while stopping
the gear with a coin inserted in the slit on the ribbon mandrel support and held down. Generally, the wider
the ribbon, the greater the ribbon tension required.
Scale Ribbon width Knob turning direction
0 3 in Counterclockwise
5
10 8 in Clockwise
Ribbon winding torque adjustments
If there are smudges on the print, adjust the ribbon winding torque from the control panel. Full details of
using the control panel are shown later in the manual:
From the menu system, select “
∗
Page Setup” of the Group Menu. Choose “Ribbon Torque” from the list
of menu items. The default setting is Torque 3 so select Torque 4 or 5 to see that there are no smudges
on the printout. To save the settings permanently after power off (if required) use the “
∗
Save Settings” of
the Group Menu. (See P47)
CW
CCW
Ribbon holder
knob
White pointer