Service manual

Tube Tension - Verify & Adjust
Preparations
Before starting the procedure, open the printer, then any remove media from the printer.
The exterior cover must be removed prior to proceeding. (980428-101)
Tools:
3/32" Allen driver
Torque Tube Tool and Torque Wrench
Measuring Tension
The ribbon and label rewind tubes have unique tube tension settings for their internal clutches.
Spare ribbon and label rewind tubes have had a run-in period and are preset to nominal torque
settings for your printer. The run-in period is critical to guaranteeing a long and consistent tube
tension setting.
Models Tube Type Torque Setting (inch-pounds)
ALL Ribbon Tubes 16-18
TLP2746, 2348Plus and 2348+ Label Rewind Tube 16-18
TLP2044 & TLP2046 Label Rewind Tube 24-28
LP2348 with peel bar Label Rewind Tube 24-28
LP2348 with peel mechanism Label Rewind Tube 16-18
Similar printer models are included for reference only.
Verify Tension
1. Insert the torque tool into the end of the tube to be measured.
2. Hold the appropriate tube's pulley or collar and rotate the tool and watch the tube and torque
reading. Note when the tube slips. The reading just prior to the slip is the torque setting.
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