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SATO CL608e/CL612e Mechanical Adjustments
Ribbon Tension Balance Adjustment
Required Equipment:  #2 Pozidrv Screwdriver
 Flat Blade Screwdriver
STEP PROCEDURE
1. Connect the power cable to the printer and AC outlet. Turn the printer ON.
2. Remove (3) screws holding the left side cover to the printer. Raise the
access door and loosen the (2) screws on the inside top of the printer. Lift
off the left side cover. Fig. 11
3. Unload the ribbon and label stock.
4. Refer to Figs. 12.
Ribbon Rewind Spindle A must be parallel with Ribbon Roller B.
Ribbon Rewind Spindle C must be parallel with Ribbon Roller D.
Loosen (2) locking screws astride shafts A & B. Insert a flat blade screw
driver into each slot and adjust until shafts are parallel with ribbon rollers B
& D. Tighten the locking screws astride shafts.
5. Recheck the ribbon alignment and printouts. If necessary, redo step 4.
NOTE: This procedure should only be attempted by a qualified technician.
The ribbon should flow evenly along the length of the STAY to avoid ribbon
wrinkles and maintain optimum print quality. If ribbon wrinkles appear as
in Fig. 10, perform the following steps:
NOTE: Only do this adjustment after adjusting ribbon
wind and unwind tension.
RIBBON REWIND
SPINDLE
RIBBON UNWIND
SPINDLE
RIBBON SHOWN
WITH WRINKLES
STAY
Fig. 10