Technical data

Vario II series
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Operating manual
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5.2 Loading transfer ribbon
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 8
As for the electrostatic unloading the thin coating of the thermal
printhead or other electronic parts can be damaged, the transfer
ribbon should be antistatic.
The use of wrong materials can lead to printer malfunctions and
the guarantee can expire.
1. Clean printhead before loading the transfer ribbon (see chapter
10.3 Cleaning the printhead, on page 91).
2. Open the printer cover.
3. Open printhead (A) by turning the pressure lever (B)
anticlockwise.
4. Load the transfer ribbon roll (C) with outer winding onto the
unwinding roll (D).
5. Place an empty ribbon roll on the rewinding roll (E).
6. Lead the transfer ribbon below the printhead.
7. Fix the ribbon with an adhesive tape in rotating direction at the
empty roll of the rewinding roll (E).
8. To move the printhead (A) down, turn the pressure lever (B) in
clockwise direction until it locks.
9. Close the printer cover.