Datamax PE manual Loading Ribbon Thermal Transfer, Ribbon Loading Path

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3.3Loading Ribbon (Thermal Transfer)

The printer can use two methods to create an image on the media. The first method, called direct thermal, uses specially treated label stock containing dyes that turn black with heat and pressure.

The second method is thermal transfer, which involves the transfer of ink from a ribbon substrate onto the media with heat and pressure. The ink is transferred to the label stock as it passes between the printhead and the platen roller. To use this method, set the printer to “transfer” before printing.

;Note: Ribbon should never be used with direct thermal stock. Using this stock with a ribbon will result in poor quality print.

Complete the following steps to load ribbon:

nUnlatch and raise the printhead.

oSlide the ribbon roll onto the Ribbon Supply Hub with the leader coming over the top of the roll. Ensure that the ribbon roll is pushed back fully against the flange at the base of the Ribbon Supply Hub.

pThread the ribbon along the path as shown in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6 Ribbon Loading Path

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Contents PE Series Operator’s Manual Page 88-2082-01 Rev. C1 Page Agency Compliance and Approvals Important Safety Instructions Contents Using Your Printer Appendix D Appendix aAppendix B Appendix CPage Right-Hand Model Printer OverviewIntroduction About This Printer Standard FeaturesOptional Features PE Series Operator’s Manual Getting Started Before Using This PrinterInspecting the Printer Right-Hand Model, External Front View General OverviewRight-hand Model, Interior Front View Connecting the Printer Setting Up the PrinterHead-Lift Lever Loading MediaMedia Loading Media Loading detail Ribbon Loading Path Loading Ribbon Thermal TransferJ-Hook Removal of a Partially Used Roll of Ribbon Ribbon RemovalRemoval of a Completely Used Ribbon Flash Cartridge Connector Location Installing a Flash Cartridge10 Inserting the Memory Cartridge Printing a Configuration Label 11 Configuration Label PE Series Operator’s Manual Configuration Label Explanation 12 Test Pattern Label Test Pattern LabelPin # Function Direction Applicator ConnectionApplicator Port Pin Assignments Pin function explanation Pin 4 Not Used13 End Print Signal Options Options Port Pin Assignments Options PortDescription PE Series Operator’s Manual Control Buttons Using Your PrinterUsing the Printer’s Front Panel LCD Contrast LightsMenu Keypad Basic Functions Accessing the Menu TreeFactory preset Value range PE Output Signal Advanced SetupRibbon Low Heat SettingBackfeed Cntrl Label Width Print SpeedSlew Speed Backfeed SpeedSecurity Check Factory SettingsModify Password Symbol SetOffset Bias *220 ProdigyPlus ModePause Mode Feedback ModeComm Setup *PORTA *9600 *8 *N *1 *BOTH Control Codes Test ModeSerial Loopback Test PrintFront Panel Test I/OCopy Module Installed OptionsPrint Directory Print FileInputs Sensor Name Possible Condition Sensor DefinitionsPE Series Operator’s Manual Media Sensor Adjustment Example of the Media Width Adjustment Media Width AdjustmentLabel Presentation Label Start of PrintSetting Start of Print and Peel Position Controlling Print Quality PE Series Operator’s Manual Exterior InteriorArea Method Interval Cleaning SchedulePrinter Cleaning Schedule Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the PrintheadCleaning the Platen Roller Printer fails to power up no lights Troubleshooting TipsSkips Labels every other Black boxes in displayPoor Print Quality No PrintMissing Data in the printed label LCD Display Error MessagesAlarm Description BQQMJDBUPS!CVTZ DPWFS!PQFO!GBVM U IFBE!VQ!GBVMU PVU!PG!TUPDL QSJOUIFBE!GMU SJCCPO!GBVMU SJC!TBWFS!GBVMU UPG!GBVMU Ascii Character Dump Label Character Dump ModePage Appendix a Ascii Control ChartPE Series Operator’s Manual Available Fonts and Barcodes Appendix BFont Matrix Sizes Charac. Per Inch Dot 203 Height Width Human-Readable FontsTable B-1 Human-Readable Font Sizes Table B-2 Valid Human-Readable Font Ascii CharactersPage Identifies the internal Triumvirate font Table B-3 Valid Bar Code Font Ascii Characters Barcode FontsPE Series Operator’s Manual Barcode O Barcode S Barcode T Barcode z Table C-1 Serial Cable Requirements Appendix CCable Listing PE Series Operator’s Manual Applicator Port Test Box Appendix DPE Series Operator’s Manual Appendix E Error CodesPE Series Operator’s Manual Communications Printer SpecificationsAppendix F PrintingMedia ElectricalEnvironmental PhysicalFonts and Bar Codes Figure F-1 Print Engine Critical Dimensions Printer DimensionsTable F-1 Acceptable Media Specifications Media SpecificationsLabel Type Print Image Ribbon Type Speed Energy Durability Media and Ribbon BasicsTable F-2 Media and Ribbon Overview Menu Tree Appendix GPE Series Operator’s Manual Thermal printhead Warranty InformationAppendix H PrinterGeneral Warranty Provisions Warranty Service ProceduresLimitation of Liability PE Series Operator’s Manual