AMT Datasouth 5106 manual

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Figure 12. Ribbon Running Condition

Wrinkles in the ribbon are caused by uneven tension of the ribbon within Part B. Possible caused of uneven tension are:

∙The edge of the ribbon applicator does not align properly to the leading shaft. See thermal head positioning, Step 8.

∙The bottom front edge of the thermal head does not align to the leading shaft.

∙Uneven pressure of the thermal head.

∙Insufficient or overload pressure of the thermal head.

∙Heat shrink of ribbon film.

∙Uneven peeling of the ribbon from media (labels).

In some cases, the ribbon condition within Part A causes problems. Possible causes are:

∙Leading shaft does not align to the ribbon supply shaft.

∙The friction brake is not strong enough to keep the tension on the ribbon in Part A.

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Contents CodeWriter Technical Reference AMT Datasouth Corp AMT Datasouth CodeWriter 5106 Disclaimer of Warranties Copyright Notice Page Page Table of Figures Page Features General Information5106 Overall Dimensions Ribbon SpecificationsSelection of Media Output Mode Initial SetupAssembly and Setup Procedure Parameter Setting Mode MODE/MENUParameter Tree Version Loading INK Ribbon and Label Roll ∙ If outside winding label roll is used Adjustments Thermal Head ReplacementChanging the Direction of the Take-up Roller Thermal Head Positioning Thermal Head BlockMechanical Adjustments to the Thermal Head Mechanical AdjustmentPage Page Page Page Page Ribbon Adjustment RibbonPage Running Condition Wrinkle On RibbonPage Sensors Sensor Type and FunctionsSensitivity Adjustment Name Electrical Circuitry External Connector and PIN Assignments Voltage Check and Adjustment Usage and Adjusted ByVoltage Adjusted By Main PCB BoardTAKE-UP Motor Connectors