Adjusting The Ribbon Tension - Avery Dennison Monarch Tabletop Printer 1 System Administrator Manual

Adjusting the Ribbon Tension

Rotate the ribbon take-up guide to adjust for even tension across the width of the ribbon.
This adjustment moves the outside end of the ribbon roller to change the pressure on the
ribbon. A properly adjusted ribbon provides consistent ribbon tracking and reduced
opportunity for ribbon wrinkles.
Note: A Phillips head screw driver is needed.
Load 4-inch wide thermal transfer supply with a 4-inch wide ribbon.
4.
Set the printhead pressure dials to an equal setting.
5.
Loosen the locking screw on the end of the ribbon take-up guide, set the guide at the
6.
nominal position.
Print several labels and check for ribbon wrinkle. If necessary, turn the guide
7.
clockwise to increase tension. Print several labels and check for even tension across
the ribbon with no creases or wrinkles.
8. Hold the ribbon take-up guide and tighten the screw.
If wrinkles occur again, repeat the adjustment.
If print quality does not improve, a service adjustment may be necessary. Contact
Technical Support.
11-10 System Administrator's Guide
Ribbon Take-up
Guide