Printer User Manual

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Section 5. Mechanical Adjustments
SATO CL408e/CL412e Service Manual
PN 9001078
Rev. B
5.3 Ribbon Guide Plate Adjustment
If the ribbon is not smooth across the guide plate (ribbon wrinkle) adjustment is required.
To remedy the problem perform the Print Head Balance Adjustment (Section 5.6) before
doing the Ribbon Guide Plate Adjustment.
STEP PROCEDURE
1. Check for even ribbon tension by watching the ribbon movement under the
guide plate as it moves upward toward the ribbon rewind spindle. If it
appears uneven, proceed to next step.
2. Loosen the mounting screws and reposition the plate. Fig. 5-4
3. Tighten the mounting screws.
Required Equipment:  #2 Pozidrv Screwdriver
MOUNTING
SCREWS
GUIDE PLATE
Fig. 5-4