Carl Valentin COMPA II, Quick Reference Manual

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Compa II
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Loading transfer ribbon
As for the electrostatic unloading the thin coating of the thermal printhead or other electronic parts can be damaged,
the transfer ribbon should be antistatic.
The use of wrong materials can lead to printer malfunctions and the guarantee can expire.
For the thermal transfer printing method it is
necessary to load a ribbon, otherwise when using the
printer in direct thermal print it is not necessary to
load a ribbon. The ribbons used in the printer have to
be at least the same width as the print media. In case
the ribbon is narrower than the print media, the
printhead is partly unprotected and this could lead to
early wear and tear.
Before a new transfer ribbon roll is loaded, the printhead must be cleaned using printhead and roller cleaner
(97.20.002).
The handling instructions for the use of Isopropanol (IPA) must be observed. In the case of skin or eye contact,
immediately wash off the fluid thoroughly with running water. If the irritation persists, consult a doctor. Ensure good
ventilation.
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Turn lever (4) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
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Slide transfer ribbon roll (2) as far as it will go onto the ribbon supply hub (3) so that the colour coating of the ribbon faces
downward when being unwound. No rotation direction is specified for the ribbon supply hub (3).
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Hold transfer ribbon roll (2) firmly and turn knob on ribbon supply hub (3) counter clockwise until the transfer ribbon roll is
fixed.
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Slide suitable transfer ribbon core onto the transfer ribbon rewinder (1) and fix it in the same way.
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Guide transfer ribbon through the print unit.
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Fix starting strip of transfer ribbon to the transfer ribbon core (1) with adhesive tape. Ensure counter clockwise rotation
direction of the transfer ribbon rewinder.
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Turn transfer ribbon rewinder (1) counter clockwise to smooth out the feed path of the transfer ribbon.
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Turn lever (4) clockwise to lock the printhead.
Setting feed path of transfer ribbon
Transfer ribbon wrinkling can lead to print image errors. Transfer ribbon deflection can be adjusted so as to prevent wrinkles.
The adjustment is best carried out during printing.
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Read current setting on the scale (1) and record if
necessary.
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Turn screw (2) with hexagonal wrench and observe the
behaviour of the ribbon.
In + direction, the inner edge of transfer ribbon is
tightened, and the outer edge is tightened in the
−
direction.