AMT Datasouth 6000 manual Ribbon Routing

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9. Tighten ribbon by manually rotating the Take-up Core counter-clockwise.

Ribbon Take-Up Roll

Ribbon Take-Up Spindle

Ribbon Supply Roll

Ribbon Supply Spindle

Front of Printer

Figure 15 - Ribbon Routing

10.Make sure that both cores are completely in line with each other. This is normally towards the center of the printer.

11.Important: To ensure proper ribbon operation complete the following checklist:

qRibbon is wound ink in and feeding off the top of the Ribbon Supply Roll.

qRibbon is wound on Take Up Roll in the proper direction.

qRibbon is routed above the Upper Media Sensor Arm. Only the media should be below this arm.

qWhen properly loaded both the Ribbon Supply and Ribbon Take-Up Rolls will be rotating counterclockwise as shown on the Ribbon Routing picture.

12.Verify the printer is set for Thermal Transfer Mode:

To verify the FM6000 series printer is set to Thermal Transfer mode, switch 1 (on the back of the printer) is set to the ON position.

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Contents User’s Guide Important Safety Instructions Other Notices Conventions Table of Contents Appendix a Printer Specifications Appendix B Interface SpecificationsAppendix C Printer Status Appendix E Fonts and BAR Codes for PplaTable of Figures This page is blank Product Description Overview Unpacking and Inspection Setting up the Printer Front and Side ViewFM 6000 Series Back Panel Connecting the Power Cord Power Cord ConnectionConnecting the Printer to Your Host Communication CableFactory default parameters of serial port are Inside the Printer Inside Printer Open Top Access Cover Loading the RibbonPrinthead Latch and Side Access Cover Ribbon Take-up Ribbon Routing Fully open Top Access Cover Loading MediaMedia Supply Outside Media Guide Media Sensor Adjustment Users Guide Fastmark 6000 Series Media Routing Changing Position of the Media Supply Spindle Media Supply Spindle LocationCalibrating Media Sensors Correct calibration can result in loss of gap detectionPerforming the Self Test Self Test Pattern for Ppla Self Test PplaResetting the Printer to Factory Default Settings Front Panel Fastmark 6000 Series Front PanelLED Indicators Ready Media RibbonPressed and held down during Power UP ButtonsPressed during normal operation Pressed for Special functionsLCD Display Standard PrinterAbnormal Conditions With Keyboard Option installedWith Barcode Reader Option LCD and Button functionality in Set-up mode Front Panel Set-up MenuProcedure to Enter into Set-up Mode Entering into Set-up ModeSet-up Mode Selection Items Range Factory Default RemarksUsers Guide Fastmark 6000 Series Setting Display Language Range Factory DefaultThis page is blank Back Panel Back Panel FM6000 SeriesBack Panel Switches Standard Switch SettingsSpecial Switch Settings Switch number Special ConditionPS/2 Keyboard I/F Command Description Parameter Factory default Command Set for PplaSystem Setting Commands Interaction Commands Symbol Code hexadecimalSystem Level Commands Command Description RemarksFormatting Commands Command DescriptionComponents Description Variables Command Editing CommandsCommand structure Command function Object Command Structure Description BaaabbbcccdddFont Downloading Commands Such commands are only used for soft fonts with PCL formatThis is a blank Printer Driver Driver Installation \WIN95 A\NT40 A\WIN98 A\WIN2000How to Use the Driver Parameter settingPrint using the following driver Details Tab Print to the following portPaper Paper size OrientationPaper source Media choiceCopies More OptionsDevice Options This is a blank Troubleshooting Ready and Media LEDs blinkingLCD Displays Media OUT Ready and Ribbon LED BlinkingLCD display Possible Problems and Solutions Remarks Only the Ready LED blinksHost indicates Printer Time Out Data has been sent, but there is no output from the printerRecovery Poor printout qualityPreventive Maintenance Cleaning the Printhead Thermal PrintheadCleaning the Platen roller Cleaning the media compartmentThis is a blank General Specifications Specification Model FM6602Optional Accessories Specification Model FM6402Fonts, Bar Codes and Graphics Printer Programming Language A, PplaIntroduction SerialConnection with host Serial port settings Parallel Centronics Auto PollingAppendix C Printer Status Appendix D Ascii Table Internal Fonts FontCourier Font Set Internal Bar Codes Users Guide Fastmark 6000 Series AMT Datasouth Corp