Datamax W-Class Maintenance Manual page 29

 Press the
from the Ribbon Shield to the Upper Ribbon Idlers. If the travel is smooth and the printed labels show
no evidence of ribbon wrinkling, proceed to Step 6. If wrinkling is evident, loosen the Ribbon Shield
Adjustment Screws and move the either side of the Ribbon Shield 'up' or 'down' until the ribbon is
taken up smoothly (without any rippling or bagging) and the printed labels are free of voids due to
ribbon wrinkle. Without moving the position of the Ribbon Shield, tighten the Ribbon Shield
Adjustment Screws. Print several labels, repeat if necessary.
 Press the
 Install your normal media and ribbon. Adjust the Printhead Leveling Cam as necessary for narrow
media. Send your label format to the printer. Examine the printed labels; readjust the Ribbon Shield
slightly if needed.
Adjustments and Maintenance
key to begin printing. Observe the ribbon for rippling or bagging as it travels
key to stop printing.
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