13185L-002 Rev. A 1/24/06 110XiIIIPlus Maintenance Manual Page 4-43
Maintenance Section 4
Tension Measurement Procedure
Refer to Figure 4-25.
The procedure for measuring spindle tension is similar for all four spindles.
1. Use adhesive tape to attach a 2 in. (50 mm) wide strip of polyester film
(Zebra part number 01776) to the spindle shaft (or core where required) as
illustrated. Wind the polyester film around the spindle (or core) about five times in
the direction indicated.
2. Measure tension by slowly pulling the film with a spring scale. Pull only in the
direction shown. The pull rate should typically be 2 in. (50 mm) per second.
3. Compare the spring scale reading with the force values provided in Figure 4-25.
Perform the spindle adjustment only if the reading is out of spec.
4. If adjustment is made, recheck the tension after running a full roll of labels.
Adjust the Spindle Tension
Refer to Figure 4-25 for the spindle tension adjustment diagram and adjust the spindle
tension as follows:
1. Loosen the set screw(s), if present, in the adjustment nut at the end of the spindle.
2. Turn the adjustment nut clockwise to increase the tension or counterclockwise to
decrease the tension. Tighten the set screws if present.
3. Measure the spindle tension as performed above. Compare the tension reading on
the spring scale with the appropriate force value provided in Figure 4-25. Repeat the
adjustment procedure until the correct tension is obtained.
Spindle Maintenance
• Tension should be checked periodically.
• Spindles should be kept clean of dust, dirt, etc.
Note • Refer to Figure 4-25. Locate the access hole nearest the main frame and
insert an Allen wrench through the hole and into the set screw in the shaft
collar. Do not turn the Allen wrench. Simply hold the shaft in place with the Allen
wrench while turning the adjustment nut.
Caution:
Do not apply lubrication to any of the spindles.
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