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Page 2-12 S400/S600 Maintenance Manual 44895L Rev. 3 3/12/04
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The S400/S600 comes with a dual-tension ribbon supply spindle to provide the
appropriate amount of tension on the ribbon.
Normal Position
Refer to Figure 2-9. In the normal position, the dual-tension ribbon supply spindle
provides the desired amount of ribbon back-tension for different ribbon widths. To place
the spindle in the normal position, firmly pull the spindle end-cap until it clicks into place.
Low-Tension Position
The low-tension position is used in limited applications with ribbons wider than 2.4 in.
(61 mm) to provide lower back-tension. The low-tension position is recommended only
when normal tension hampers ribbon movement. To place the spindle in the low-tension
position, firmly push the spindle end-cap until it clicks into place.
Note • Do not load ribbon if the printer is to be used in direct thermal mode.
Caution:
Do not use ribbon that is narrower than the media. Premature printhead failure may
result due to excessive abrasion caused by thermal transfer media.
Figure 2-9. Dual-Tension Ribbon Supply Spindle Adjustment
Spindle End-Cap
Extended (normal)
Blades Aligned
Spindle End-Cap
Retracted (low-tension)
Align blades if ribbon width is greater than 2.4 in. (61 mm).