Avery Dennison Monarch ADTP1, System Administrator Manual

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Adjusting the Ribbon Tension
Rotate the ribbon take-up guide to adjust for even tension across the width of the ribbon.
This adjustment moves the outside end of the ribbon roller to change the pressure on the
ribbon. A properly adjusted ribbon provides consistent ribbon tracking and reduced
opportunity for ribbon wrinkles.
Use a Phillips head screw driver.
1. Load 4-inch wide thermal transfer supply with a 4-inch wide ribbon.
2. Set the printhead pressure dials to an equal setting.
3. Loosen the locking screw on the end of the ribbon take-up guide, set the guide at the
nominal position.
4. Print several labels and check for ribbon wrinkle. If necessary, turn the guide
clockwise to increase tension. Print several labels and check for even tension across
the ribbon with no creases or wrinkles.
5. Hold the ribbon take-up guide and tighten the screw.
If wrinkles occur again, repeat the adjustment.
If print quality does not improve, a service adjustment may be necessary. Contact
Technical Support.
Ribbon Take-up
Guide