TEC SX4T - B B/W Direct Thermal User Manual page 130

1. OUTLINE
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Feed gap sensor (Transmissive sensor)
This sensor detects the difference in potential between the backing paper and the label to
find the print position of the label. The feed gap sensor is located at 8 mm to the right of the
black mark sensor.
Center of Label
22.5 mm
Black Mark Sensor
Main Frame
(4) Ribbon end sensor (Reflective sensor)
When printing in thermal transfer mode (using the ribbon), this sensor detects the difference in
potential between the ribbon and the ribbon end to indicate the ribbon end. It is positioned at
48.28 mm from the platen.
Side detection (max.)
Home Position
78.5 mm
8 mm
Label
Backing Paper
Feed Gap Sensor
Print Head
Center of Label
Main Frame
Side Frame
Ribbon
48.28 mm
Ribbon End
Sensor
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1.5 ELECTRONICS SPECIFICATIONS
Center detection
Home Position
8 mm
101 mm
Backing Paper
Feed Gap Sensor
Black Mark Sensor
Pinch Roller
Feed Roller
EO10-33013A
Label
Side Frame