Datamax-O'Neil H-Class Thermal Transfer Option User Manual

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E) Wrap the Ribbon in a clockwise direction around the Take-Up Hub. Press the TEST Button on the

Front Panel then use the UP / DOWN Buttons to select the RIBBON TEST LABEL. Select a small

quantity of labels and press the ENTER Key. As the labels are output, observe the flow of the
Ribbon from the Printhead Assembly to the Take-Up Hub. Proceed according to your

observations:

Take-Up

Hub

Printhead
Assembly

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observe for flow

Ribbon

Front
Panel

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If the ribbon flow is smooth, press the CANCEL Key, and then proceed to F; or,

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If the ribbon flow is rippling or if bagging is present, slightly loosen both Ribbon Shield Screws

and then move the Ribbon Shield ‘in’ or ‘out’ to smooth the flow of the ribbon. Afterward,

carefully tighten the Ribbon Shield Screws. Print several more labels to verify your adjustment.

When finished, press the CANCEL Key to stop printing.

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Ribbon Shield

Screws

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Ribbon

Shield