Loading media
Vita II
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Operating manual
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5.3 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.
A
B
C
D
E
Figure 11
NOTICE!
Before a new transfer ribbon roll is loaded, the printhead must
be cleaned using printhead and roller cleaner (97.20.002).
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. Open the printer cover.
2. Open printhead (E) by turning the red pressure lever (D)
anticlockwise.
3. Load the transfer ribbon roll (B) with outer winding onto the
unwinding roll (C).
4. Place an empty ribbon roll on the rewinding roll (A) and lead the
transfer ribbon below the printhead (E).
5. Fix the ribbon with an adhesive tape in rotating direction at the
empty roll of the rewinding roll (A).
Pay attention to the rotation direction of transfer ribbon rewinder
anticlockwise.
