Carl Valentin FLEXICODE 53, Operating Manual

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Installation and Initial Operation Flexicode
38 Operating Manual 11.19
5.8 Load Transfer Ribbon
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.
Figure 16
1. Remove the cover by the handle
with the spring catch pressed down
(3, Figure 2).
2. Load a new ribbon roll as far as it
will go onto the unwinding roll.
3. Load an empty roll as far as it will go
onto the rewinding unit.
4. Insert the transfer ribbon according
to the illustration.
5. Fix the ribbon with an adhesive tape
at the empty roll and tighten it by
some turns of the core.
6. Reinstall the protection cover.
NOTICE!
Before a new transfer ribbon roll is loaded, the printhead must
be cleaned using printhead and roller cleaner (97.20.002). For
detailed information, please see page 88.
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.
CAUTION!
Impact of static material on people!

Use antistatic transfer ribbon, because static discharge
can occur when removing.