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Refer to Figure 4-22. The ribbon strip plate position can be adjusted to provide proper
tracking, and separation of the ribbon from the media after printing. If the ribbon does not
track properly, or if ribbon wrinkle problems appear adjust the strip plate by following this
procedure.
1. Begin printing labels by performing a Pause Key Self Test.
2. Loosen the screws securing the strip plate to the front of the printhead assembly.
3. Position the strip plate for proper ribbon tracking. Ensure the ribbon does not
wrinkle, and stays flat, and smooth when fed to the upper ribbon guide when FEED
is pressed.
4. Tighten the strip plate adjustment screws.
5. Perform another Pause Key Self Test, checking for ribbon wrinkle and proper ribbon
tracking. Readjust the strip plate as necessary.
6. If ribbon wrinkle and/or tracking problems persist, check the torque settings of the
ribbon take-up spindle as detailed in this section, and adjust the tension as required.
Note • If the strip plate is too high, the result is a noisy operation and possible wrinkle,
especially on the backfeed. Smudging or print quality problems result if the strip plate is
positioned too low.
Figure 4-22. Strip Plate Adjustment
Strip
Plate
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