30 Printer-Applicator-System PAM 3000
Loading Transfer Ribbon
Fig. 7c Loading thermal transfer ribbon
1. Slide the roll of transfer ribbon (4) onto the ribbon supply hub (5) as far as possible.
NOTICE !
Pay attention to the side of the ribbon material which is coated with ink !
The inked side is generally the dull side. When the ribbon is inserted, the inked
side must face the opposite side of the printhead !
2. Hold tight the ribbon supply hub (5) and rotate the knurled knob (6) clockwise until it stops.
That way the transfer ribbon roll (4) will be attached to the ribbon supply hub (5).
3. Slide an empty cardboard core (1) onto the ribbon take up hub (2) and fix it by clockwise
turning the knurled knob (3).
4. Feed the transfer ribbon along the path as shown in figure 7c, then attach it to the core (1)
using adhesive tape or a label.
5. Turn take up hub (2) counterclockwise in order to smooth and stretch the ribbon.
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