Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon - Intermec 3240 User Manual

Loading Thermal Transfer Ribbon

If you plan to use thermal transfer media, you must install a thermal transfer
ribbon (TTR) to print in thermal transfer mode.
Note: Save the plastic bag that your ribbon comes in. Attached to the ribbon bag is a
small label with a three-digit sensitivity number printed on it. You need this
information to set the correct media sensitivity number. Refer to "Setting the Media
Sensitivity Number" later in this chapter for more information.
To load thermal transfer ribbon
1. Make sure the printhead is in the raised position. If not, turn the head lift
2. Place the empty ribbon core that comes with the printer onto the ribbon
3. Detach the leader from the new thermal transfer ribbon roll and unwind the
4. Slide the roll of thermal transfer ribbon onto the ribbon supply hub with the
5. Route the ribbon leader through the printer mechanism as shown in the
6. Attach the leader from the new thermal transfer ribbon roll to the empty
7. Wind the ribbon rewind hub clockwise until the ribbon runs smoothly
lever clockwise until it releases the printhead.
rewind hub.
end of the ribbon approximately 8 inches. The edge of the ribbon has a
leader (with an adhesive strip on the leader edge) to guide the ribbon
through the printhead mechanism.
ribbon roll winding clockwise.
following illustration.
Note: Make sure that the ribbon goes over the label gap sensor PCB located on the
top of the upper media guide. If the ribbon becomes caught on the PCB, it can cause
the ribbon to wrinkle.
ribbon core using the adhesive strip on the leader edge.
Note: Make sure the ribbon runs above the upper media guide. The shiny side of
the ribbon must come in contact with the printhead.
through the printhead mechanism.
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