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Testing The Transfer Roll Feed Set-Up
Run the machine through a few cycles holding a scrap cloth in place over the platen. Check
to see if the machine is properly feeding the transfer tape, enough to position the next
transfer in the correct position. The transfer image target position is controlled by the loca-
tion of the sensor when it stops the following transfer. To change this position, move sensor
roll arm and retighten clamp screw.
The machine is ready for operation.
Testing the Ribbon Feed Roll Set-Up
Run the machine through a few cycles holding a scrap cloth in place over the platen. Check
to see if the machine is properly feeding the tape, enough to clear for the next print. There
should be a gap of 1/4” or more between the printed images on the used tape.
If there is less than 1/4”, increase the feed value slightly. If there is more than 1/4”, de-
crease the value slightly to reduce waste.
Correcting Take-Up Problems
Check that the used ribbon or transfer tape on the take-up shaft is not trying to fold over on
the flange. If it is, the take-up flanges can be moved to the front or back of the machine to
compensate. If this tracking problem continues, check for the following causes:
1.
Not enough tape tension. Push in on the outer supply flange and tighten the thumb
screw to produce more drag. A slack tape will tend to creep down the slope of the feed roll,
since it is feeding in the up position.
2.
The dancer or sensor roll being out of alignment. These rolls must be parallel, both
horizontal and vertical with feed roll. The brackets these rolls are mounted to could become
bent during shipment or by being bumped. Usually they can be bent and gauged by eye to
the correct position.
Make sure the used end of the ribbon is attached as shown in Figure 10. If the ink side of
the ribbon is touching the take-up shaft or it’s slot, or if tape tension is excessive the slot
will close in and the used roll will be difficult to remove.
The machine is ready for operation.
