Ribbon Tension Adjustment - SATO ARGOX iX4-280 Series User Manual

iX4-280/380 Series Printer
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To print small labels, such as 1-2 inch labels, please adjust the
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pressure range of the print head.

5.2.2 Ribbon Tension Adjustment

Both ribbon supply spindle and ribbon pickup spindle are equipped with control
knobs to adjust ribbon tension. The control knobs can rotate to both directions.
If the ribbon is wrinkled at ribbon supply, rotate clockwise control knob of ribbon
supply, to increase ribbon tension at ribbon supply and further improve ribbon
wrinkle.
⚫ Rotate control knob clockwise to increase ribbon tension.
Too much tension at ribbon supply may result in ribbon not moving smoothly. Once it
happens, rotate counterclockwise control knob of ribbon supply, to reduce ribbon
tension to balance the tension.
⚫ Rotate control knob counterclockwise to reduce ribbon tension.
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