Adjusting The Ribbon - Citizen CL-E700 Series User Manual

Chapter 3 Printer Adjustments
Setting the Ribbon (p.30)

Adjusting the Ribbon

If the width of the ribbon changes, a constant pressure will be applied
on the guide roller etc. Therefore, it is required to adjust the tension or
balance according to the ribbon width.
If the ribbon wrinkles or slips, adjust the tension and balance.
Ribbon Tension Adjustment
The adjustment of the ribbon tension can be done in 5 steps in the
feeding side (rear side), 3 steps in the winding side (front side), and in 15
different ways.
1. Adjustment in the winding side (front side)
Front ribbon tension
adjustment knob
Adjustment criteria
Ribbon width
4 inches
3 inches
2 inches
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Slide the front ribbon tension adjustment knob
to make adjustments.
Front (winding side)
ribbon tension adjustment knob
Strong
Medium
Weak