Category Archives: Ribbon Break

Can I fix a broken printer ribbon?

The answer is Yes. Cut the ribbon cleanly on both of the broken sides and tape it back together. Wind up the ribbon carefully so that it is correctly aligned.  

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Ribbon Breaking – Fargo DTC4000

If your Fargo DTC4000 is breaking ribbons, try the following: Run a self test from the front panel of the printer to determine if the issue is with the printer or your software/computer Try the following if the ribbon break … Continue reading

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Ribbon Breaking – Evolis Kiosk

There are two ways a ribbon can break. It can either be a straight cut or a jagged tear. If the ribbon break is a straight cut:  Run a self test from the printer to eliminate the PC/software from the … Continue reading

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Ribbon breaking – Fargo C30

Ribbon breaking can be a frustrating and expensive issue. Print Ribbons can break in either a straight cut or a jagged tear. There are different causes and resolutions for each type. If the ribbon break is a straight cut: Run a self … Continue reading

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Ribbon Breaking – Fargo DTC550

There are two ways a ribbon can break. It can either be a straight cut or a jagged tear. If the ribbon break is a straight cut: 1. Run a self test from the printer to determine if the issue … Continue reading

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Ribbon Breaking -Fargo DTC400

Ribbon breaking can be a frustrating and expensive issue. Print Ribbons can break in either a straight cut or a jagged tear. There are different causes and resolutions for each type. If the ribbon break is a straight cut: Run a self … Continue reading

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Ribbon Break – Fargo DTC1000

If your Fargo DTC1000 is breaking ribbons, try the following: Run a self test from the front panel of the printer to determine if the issue is with the printer or your software/computer 1. Try a different ribbon 2. Calibrate … Continue reading

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Resolving Ribbon Breaking on an Evolis Pebble/Dualys

There are two ways a ribbon can break. It can either be a straight cut or a jagged tear. If the ribbon break is a straight cut: 1. Run a self test from the printer to eliminate the PC/software from … Continue reading

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Resolving ribbon breaking on a Fargo DTC500 series printer

Fargo DTC510,515,520, and 525 There are two ways a ribbon can break. It can either be a straight cut or a jagged tear. If the ribbon break is a straight cut: 1. Run a self test from the printer 2. … Continue reading

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Ribbon Breaking – Fargo DTC300

Ribbon breaking can be a frustrating and expensive issue. Print Ribbons can break in either a clean snap or a jagged tear. There are different causes and resolutions for each type. If the ribbon break is a straight cut: Run a self … Continue reading

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