Compa II series
Loading media
07.15 Operating
manual
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5.4 Loading transfer ribbon
NOTICE!
For the thermal transfer printing method it is necessary to load
a ribbon, otherwise when using the printer in direct thermal
print it is not necessary to load a ribbon. The ribbons used in
the printer have to be at least the same width as the print
media. In case the ribbon is narrower than the print media, the
printhead is partly unprotected and this could lead to early
wear and tear.
Figure 17
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 82.
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.
1. Turn lever (4) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
2. Slide transfer ribbon roll (2) as far as it will go onto the ribbon
supply hub (3) so that the colour coating of the ribbon faces
downward when being unwound. No rotation direction is specified
for the ribbon supply hub (3).
3. Hold transfer ribbon roll (2) firmly and turn knob on ribbon supply
hub (3) counter clockwise until the transfer ribbon roll is fixed.
4. Slide suitable transfer ribbon core onto the transfer ribbon
rewinder (1) and fix it in the same way.
5. Guide transfer ribbon through the print unit.
6. Fix starting strip of transfer ribbon to the transfer ribbon core (1)
with adhesive tape. Ensure counter clockwise rotation direction of
the transfer ribbon rewinder.
