Carl Valentin COMPA II, Operating Manual

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Load Media Compa II
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7. Turn the transfer ribbon rewinder (1) counter clockwise to smooth
out the feed path of the transfer ribbon.
8. Turn the lever (4) clockwise to lock the printhead.
NOTICE!
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.
CAUTION!
Impact of static material on people!

Use antistatic transfer ribbon, because static discharge
can occur when removing.
5.5 Set 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 (see
section head locking system, page 36).
NOTICE!
The adjustment is best carried out during printing.
Figure 18
1. Read the current setting on the scale (1) and record if necessary.
2. Turn the screw (2) with a 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.