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5.3 Ribbon Width Adjustment
The adjustable ribbon handler feature allows adjustment to the ribbon
supply hub that provides optimum tension when using different widths
and/or types of media and ribbon.
1. Turn ‘off’ the printer.
2. Hold the Hub and rotate the Ribbon Tension Adjustment Knob to
meet your media/ribbon widths based on the table below. Ensure
that the Ribbon Tension Adjustment Knob is turned fully to the
clockwise or counter-clockwise position, the knob will no longer
turn once it is in the proper position, do not force or over turn.
Ribbon
Size
Ribbon Width Direction of Rotation
Narrow 1-2 inches wide Clockwise*
Wide 2-4 inches wide Counter-Clockwise*
* Continue turning the ribbon tension adjustment knob until it
will not turn any further in either the clockwise or counter-
clockwise position.