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6. Label Slack Absorber

6.1 Description

Intermec EasyCoder 501 XP & 601 XP – Service Manual
The label slack absorber compensates for sudden jerks at the media,
for example when high speed printing is started and stopped. When
the printing starts, the tension is increased and the absorber is pulled
forward/upward. Soon the heavy media roll starts to rotate and
the tension decreases. The spring-loaded absorber can then return
towards its original position. During the printing, the absorber will
fl utter back and forth, compensating for the variations in tension.
To facilitate media load, the label slack absorber can be rotated
180° clockwise. It cannot be locked in open position.
For demanding applications with high speed printing, an edge
guide can be fi tted on the label slack absorber to prevent media
misalignment. The guide is included in delivery of the printer, but
is not fi tted as standard.
Edge Guide
(not fi tted as standard)
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Chapter 6
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