Set The Feed Path Of Transfer Ribbon - Valentin COMPA II Guide De Référence Rapide

Compa II
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Turn the lever (4) counter clockwise to lift up the printhead.
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Slide the transfer ribbon roll (2) as far as it will go onto the ribbon supply hub (3) so that the colour coating of the ribbon
faces downward when being unwound. No rotation direction is specified for the ribbon supply hub (3).
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Hold the transfer ribbon roll (2) firmly and turn the knob on ribbon supply hub (3) counter clockwise until the transfer ribbon
roll is fixed.
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Slide suitable the transfer ribbon core onto the transfer ribbon rewinder (1) and fix it in the same way.
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Guide the transfer ribbon through the print unit.
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Fix the starting strip of transfer ribbon to the transfer ribbon core (1) with adhesive tape. Ensure counter clockwise rotation
direction of the transfer ribbon rewinder.
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Turn the transfer ribbon rewinder (1) counter clockwise to smooth out the feed path of transfer ribbon.
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Turn the lever (4) clockwise to lock the printhead.
NOTICE!
As for the electrostatic unloading the thin coating of the thermal printhead or other electronic parts can be
damaged, the transfer ribbon should be antistatic.
The use of wrong materials can lead to printer malfunctions and the guarantee can expire.
CAUTION!
Impact of static material on people!
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Use antistatic transfer ribbon, because static discharge can occur when removing.

Set the Feed Path of Transfer Ribbon

Transfer ribbon wrinkling can lead to print image errors. Transfer ribbon deflection can be adjusted so as to prevent wrinkles.
NOTICE!
The adjustment is best carried out during printing.
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Read the current setting on the scale (1) and record if necessary.
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Turn the screw (2) with the hexagonal wrench and observe the behaviour of the ribbon.
In + direction, the inner edge of transfer ribbon is tightened, and the outer edge is tightened in the − direction.
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