MACH4
Loading Material
Edition 7/06
Operator’s Manual
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1. Open the cover, fig. 1 (9) and hinge down the control panel, fig. 1 (16).
2. Press the release button, fig.1 (14) and hinge the print module up.
3. Press the transfer ribbon unwinding unit (2) to the right until there is perceptible resistance, pull it to
the left out of the guide slot (1) and remove it.
4. Set the width of the ribbon roll on the transfer ribbon unwinding unit (2). For that purpose press the
lever (4) and move it sidewards. The set roll width is shown on the scale (3) of the transfer ribbon
unwinding unit (2).
5. Slide the ribbon roll onto the transfer ribbon unwinding unit (2) with the lever. Ensure that the coated
side of the transfer ribbon (7) is facing the label stock.
6. To insert the transfer ribbon unwinding unit (2) again press the rectangular end (5) of the unwinding
unit against the spring in the right-hand holder, and slide the left-hand end into the guide slot (1) as
far as it will go.
7. Hinge the print module down (do not slot in).
8. Insert an empty roll onto the ribbon take-up hub and set the width of the empty roll similarly to points
3 to 6.
9. To insert the transfer ribbon rewinding unit (9) again press the rectangular end (5) of the unwinding
unit against the spring in the right-hand holder, and slide the left-hand end into the guide slot (6)
as far as it will go.
10. Feed the transfer ribbon (7) over the printhead to the ribbon rewind hub (9), and attach the ribbon to
the empty roll with adhesive tape.
Ensure that it is wound as shown in the figure and ensure that the ribbon is not twisted.
11. Turn the tension wheel (11) in the winding direction until the ribbon is tightly wound on the roll.
12. Slot in the print module by pressing the marked surfaces (8) on both sides, hinge up the control
panel, fig. 1 (16) and close the cover, fig. 1 (9).