Novexx ALX 924, User Manual

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User Manual
ALX 92x
09/2016 | 02 30 Product description
For details on setting the ribbon brake refer to the user manual, chapter „Startup and operation“ >
„Mechanical settings“ >
Setting the ribbon tension
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on page 62.
Thermal transfer ribbon
Winding direction
Coloured side wound inward or outward
Roll
Mechanical features
Dispensing edge
Adjustable for direct or indirect dispensing mode.
Label drive
Forward and backward movement of labelling material for real 1:1 applications and full size print of
labels
Label web tension
Easy-to-adjust, patented reliable friction mechanism
Ribbon tension
Adjustable by disc-brakes at the unwind- and rewind-mandrel.
Ribbon type 2240-1000-…
Ribbon width 030 051 080 102
Max print speed with ribbon economy activated
(inch/s)
12 10 9 6
Release the ribbon brake ... turns
1
1) Tighten the red hex nut at the unwind mandrel to the limit and then loosen it the indicated number
of turns.
12 8 6 6
[Tab. 11] Limitations for ribbon type 2240-1000-…, depending on the ribbon width.
Variable Dimension
Outer Ø max. 110 mm
1
1) Corresponds to 1000 m standard ribbon type NOVEXX 10297-
1000-xxx with a ribbon core of 40.2 mm.
Core inside Ø
25.4 mm (1")
40.2 ± 0.2mm (1.6")
2
2) With ribbon core adapter (accessory)
Width
3
3) As a general rule, the thermal transfer ribbon must overlap the label
being printed on both sides by 2 mm.
20 -140 mm
[Tab. 12] Dimensions of usable ribbon rolls.
CAUTION! - If huge ribbon rolls (run length of 1000m) are used with activated ribbon
saving function, there is a hazard of the ribbon tearing off.
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Consider the limitations according to (Tab. 10) and (Tab. 11)!