Intermec EasyCoder 301 – Service Manual Ed. 3
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Chapter 6
6. Transfer Ribbon Mechanism
6.1
Description
The transfer ribbon mechanism is only found on the stanbadrd
moidel as opposed to the Linerless model. It is fitted to the centre-
line wall and consists of the following main parts:
• Ribbon unwind unit
(see chapter 6.2)
• Ribbon rewind unit
(see chapter 6.3)
• Ribbon/media sensor
(see chapter 6.4)
• Break shaft
(see chapter 6.5)
The ribbon goes from the unwind spool and under the print
mechanism, where it passes above the ribbon/media sensor. Then
it goes forward under the printhead, where it is exposed to heat from
the printhead resistor elements which melts the ink and leaves the
imprint on the receiving face material. On its way to the ribbon
rewind unit, the ribbon passes a break shaft which can be adjusted
to prevent ribbon wrinkling. Finally, the used-up ribbon is wound
up on the ribbon rewind spool.
Refer to the EasyCoder 301 Installation & Operation manual for
complete loading instructions.
Ribbon Unwind Unit
Break Shaft
Ribbon Rewind Unit
Ribbon/Media Sensor
