Specifications

5–26
Adjustments
Ribbon Tracking Check and Adjustment (Figure 5–11)
1. Make sure ribbon and paper are loaded and that the ribbon is fully wound
on one of the spools.
2. Turn the printer on and open the printer cover.
3. Set the forms thickness lever (1) to any position between “A” and “B.”
Make sure no error indications appear.
4. Run a shuttle fast self–test (page 4–27). Shuttle action and ribbon motion
should begin.
5. On either the left or right ribbon guide (2), momentarily short across the
skids (3) with a screwdriver. The ribbon should reverse direction.
6. Let the ribbon run completely out of one spool. Verify that the ribbon is
centered in the guide. If it is not, follow these Steps:
a. Loosen two screws (4) until the ribbon guide can be rotated about the
guide post (6).
b. Pivot the guide until the ribbon tracks in the center.
c. Tighten two screws.
d. Verify that the ribbon is centered and winds up without interference
on the ribbon spool.
7. The spool should automatically reverse. If it does not, follow these Steps:
a. Replace the ribbon. Run the shuttle test again.
b. If there is still an error, check the cabling.
c. If ribbon tracking is still unsuccessful, check that the ribbon deck is
installed properly and replace it if necessary. (See page 5–2.)