Ribbon Wrinkle Adjustment - Brady Tagus User Manual

6.7 Ribbon Wrinkle Adjustment

Correct ribbon alignment ensures a smooth, taut ribbon flow during the print process. On
thermal transfer-equipped models, irregular voids that extend diagonally through the printed
images may be a sign of ribbon overlapping (wrinkling).
CAUTION:
To adjust ribbon wrinkle:
1. Verify that the following adjustments and checks have been completed:
• Print Head Leveling Adjustment
• Printhead Pressure Adjustment
• Printhead Burn Line Adjustment
Platen Roller examined for signs of wear, debris buildup and excessive side-to-side
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play.
2. Load 4 in. (102 mm) media.
3. Load 4 in. ribbon, and secure it to the ribbon take-up hub. Allow the media and ribbon to
feed together from the printer.
4. Move the print head leveling cam (green knob) to its right-most position.
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Do not perform this procedure until the following adjustments
and checks have been completed:
- Print Head Pressure Adjustment
- Print Head Burn Line Adjustment
- Platen Roller examined for signs of wear
- Debris buildup and excessive side-to-side play.
Ribbon Wrinkle Adjustment