Ovation Software Label Printer - Manual (Page 17)

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1.9 Adjustments for Various Sizes of Ribbon or Media
1.9.1 Ribbon Width Adjustment
The adjustable ribbon handler feature allows adjustment to the ribbon
supply hub which provides optimum tension when using different
widths of media or ribbon.
1. Turn ‘off’ the printer.
2. Hold the ribbon supply spindle and rotate the ribbon tension
adjustment knob to meet your media/ribbon widths based on the
table below. Ensure that the ribbon tension adjustment knob is
turned fully to the clockwise or counter-clockwise position, the
knob will no longer turn once it is in the proper position, do not
force or over turn.
Figure 1-10 Adjusting for Media
Ribbon
Size
Ribbon Width Direction of Rotation
Narrow 1-2 inches wide Clockwise*
Wide 2-4 inches wide Counter-Clockwise*
* Continue turning the ribbon tension adjustment knob until it
will not turn any further in either the clockwise or counter-
clockwise position.