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3.4 Inserting labels
Fig. 3-2 - Inserting labels
Fig. 3-3 - Adjusting the label light barrier
1. Loosen the knurled screw (1), swivel the guide (2) upwards and push it as far as possible to the outside.
2. Place the roll of labels on the roll holder (3) and unwind a longer strip of labels from the main roll. Push the
roll as far as it will go.
3. Swivel the guide (2) down to the roll holder (3). Push the guide against the main roll so that it is braked
slightly when unwinding. Tighten the knurled screw (3).
4. Swivel the lever (9) counter-clockwise as far as it will go, thus lifting the print head component.
5. Push the guide ring (6) outwards as far as it will go.
6. Guide the strip of labels through the printer as shown in Fig. 3-2. The run of paper for labels on the outside
is shown as a continuous line, the run of paper for labels on the inside as a dotted line.
ThermoTex rolls of labels are on the outside, i.e. the side being printed is on the outside. Exception:
ThermoTex fix plastic film: this is on the inside.
7. Adjust the label light barrier (12) so that the actual sensor (11) can register the gap between the labels or
the reflection or perforation marks. To adjust, push the label light barrier into the right position using the
handle (13).
8. Push the guide ring (6) against the outer edge of the strip of labels.
9. Swivel the lever (9) clockwise as far it will go. This locks the print head.
3.4.1 Adjusting the print head pressure
The print head is pressed in position by two tappets. The outer sliding tappet must be adjusted to the width of the
textile tape being used. The sliding tappet must be positioned to produce uniform printing quality. The tappets
can be adjusted to prevent any pleating.
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