Thermal Transfer Assembly - Datamax I-class Maintenance Manual

Replacement:
1. Place the Pressure Springs and the Alignment Springs into the sockets of the Middle Carriage and
place the Cams into the socket holes of the Upper Carriage then orient the Cam Indicators for
least pressure (see below).
2. Insert the Pressure Springs in the Cams then compress the Upper and Middle Carriage and attach
the Lower Carriage to the assembly.
3. Secure (but do not tighten) the Upper, Middle, and Lower Carriages with the Alignment Screws
and the Locking Screws.
4. Reinstall the Clip and secure the Ribbon Shield to the Printhead Assembly with the two Screws.
5. Reinstall the Printhead Assembly; see Section 4.4.1.
6. Adjust the Pressure; see Section 2.2.2.
7. Adjust the Burn Line; see Section 2.2.3.
8. If equipped with Thermal Transfer, align the Ribbon Path; see Section 2.3.

4.5 Thermal Transfer Assembly

Removal:
1. Turn OFF and unplug the printer. Raise the cover.
2. Remove the three Screws that secure the Thermal Transfer Assembly and then remove the
assembly from the Centerplate.
Removal and Replacement
Cam
Indicators
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