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2-14 Printer Setup
Media
Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon
The QLS-3000/2000 Xe Series thermal transfer printers print in vibrant spot
color. In addition, the QLS-3000 Xe model prints full process color.
When using Spot Color ribbons, each station prints a fully saturated color.
Any color can be installed on any print station and the location of each color
is defined in Custom QuickLabel software or the QuickLabel Systems
Windows Printer Driver.
When using the QLS-3000 Xe with Process Color ribbons, each of the print
stations prints a dot pattern of a primary color (Cyan, Magenta or Yellow).
These primary colors overlap each other on the label to produce a wide
range of colors.
Process Color ribbon must be installed on specific print
stations as defined below.
Print Station 1 (front) Cyan
Print Station 2 (center) Magenta
Print Station 3 (rear) Yellow
The ribbon path will vary based on whether the printstation is in the
standard or inverted position. Ribbon path illustrations for each printstation
type are provided below.
Standard Printstation Inverted Printstation