Ribbon Loading - Datamax Iclass Operator's Manual

3.4 Ribbon Loading

The Thermal Transfer Option type determines the applicable ribbon type [Coating Side In
(CSI) or Coating Side Out (CSO)]. Depending upon the option type, load ribbon as follows:
A. Unlock the Printhead Latch and raise the Printhead Assembly. Following the Directional
Arrows on the Thermal Transfer Option, orient the Ribbon Roll accordingly and then slide
it completely onto the Ribbon Supply Hub.
B. Route the ribbon under the Ribbon Idler and Printhead Assembly then up and around the
Ribbon Take-Up Hub. Wind the ribbon several times (in a clockwise direction) around the
Ribbon Take-Up Hub to secure it.
C. If loading media, return to the media loading instructions; otherwise, lower the
Printhead Assembly and rotate the Printhead Latch into the locked position.
CSI Thermal Transfer Option
Ribbon
Take-Up Hub
Printhead
Assembly
Printhead
Latch
CSO Thermal Transfer Option
Ribbon
Take-Up Hub
Printhead
Assembly
Printhead
Latch
Note: Coating Side In and Coating Side Out ribbons are NOT interchangeable.
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Directional Arrows
Ribbon Supply Hub
Ribbon Roll
Ribbon Idler
Directional Arrows
Ribbon Supply Hub
Ribbon Roll
Ribbon Idler
I-Class