07/15 Rev. 02
USER MANUAL
Operating controls
AP 5.4 – AP 5.6
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[3] Operating controls of AP 5.4/5.6.
A
Ribbon unwinding mandrel:
Holds the new ribbon roll
B
Ribbon winding mandrel
Holds the cardboard core that rewinds the spent ribbon.
C
Connection flange for additional devices
You can fasten either a cutter or rewinder (AP 5.4 only) here. To do this, you first
have to remove the plastic cover.
D
Pressure lever
Opening the pressure lever lifts the printhead. You do this to insert material/ribbon
or to clean the printhead/print roller.
E
Material unwinder
This is where you install the roll with the label material.
F
Material strain relief
Allows the label material to unroll evenly.
G
Guiding disk
Prevents material roll from sliding out sideways.
H
Adapter rings
For adapting unwinder to core diameter of material roll.
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