6.0 RIBBON
When thermal transfer is selected as print media type, the following adjustment should be made in accordance with ribbon running condition. If you have repositioned the thermal head, it is highly recommended to adjust the ribbon.
6.1Ribbon Adjustment
To understand ribbon adjustment better, refer to the following explanation.
Ribbon running condition is directly related to the condition of the following components:
∙Ribbon supply shaft with friction brake. Ribbon roll is loaded to this shaft. The friction brake is provided to eliminate looseness from ribbon.
∙Leading shaft to change ribbon running direction.
∙Heat lines of thermal head and platen roller.
∙Bottom front edge of thermal head.
∙Bottom edge and surface of ribbon applicator to change ribbon running direction.
∙Ribbon
From the above ribbon components, the ribbon on the printer can be divided into three parts as shown in Figure 12:
∙Part A: The part of the ribbon between ribbon supply shaft and leading shaft.
∙Part B: The part of the ribbon between leading shaft and the front edge of ribbon applicator.
∙Part C: The part of the ribbon between the bottom edge of ribbon applicator and ribbon
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