he Mode Button once will put the printer into the “Foil Changing Mode” and make it
possible for the user to change the foil. It may be necessary to use this Button to put the
printer into certain states of operation that will allow the user to perform this and other
tasks. In each case it is necessary to do the following:
1. Pressing Mode initiates the process (for example pressing the Mode button once to
change foil).
2. Press Print to start the process.
3. Press Reset to take the printer out of this Mode.
FILM HANDLING
Figure 2-3 shows the film handling system.
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Film Handling
Figure 2-3 shows the film handling system.
Figure 2-3.
Film Handling System
Feed Spool
Holds the roll of ImPress digital decorating film
used to decorate.
Take-Up Spool
Accumulates the used film and helps regulate
the proper tension on the film.
Caution: The quality of printing and the life
of the printhead are affected by the films used
with Foil Direct
. ImPress Systems’ brand of
digital decorating foils are hot stamping foils
that have been carefully formulated, tested,
and matched to the needs of Foil Direct.
Repair for damage incurred due to the use of
non-approved films, foils or ribbons is not
covered by the warranty.
Print Table/Bed
Feed
Spool
Take-Up Spool
Printhead
Feed Spool
Holds the roll of ImPress digital decorating film used to decorate.
Take-Up Spool
Accumulates the used film and helps regulate the proper tension on the film.
Caution: The quality of printing and the life of the printhead are affected by the films
used with Foil Xpress Direct. ImPress Systems’ brand of digital decorating foils are hot
stamping foils that have been carefully formulated, tested, and matched to the needs
of Foil Xpress Direct. Repair for damage incurred due to the use of non-approved films,
foils or ribbons is not covered by the warranty.
PRINTHEAD
The printhead consists of an array of individually addressable heating elements. It pro-
vides energy to transfer the image from the film to the item being printed.
Caution: The Printhead can fail prematurely due to mechanical abuse or static dis-
charge. Refer to Chapter 6 - Printhead Maintenance - for additional important informa-
tion. Read before operating Foil Xpress Direct.
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Figure 2.3. Film Handling System
