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Problems with Thermal Transfer Printheads?
Are you dissatisfied with the print quality of your thermal transfer or direct thermal printer? Do they have unwanted lines and Or blank spots in the print? If so, your thermal transfer print head must be cleaned or replaced. The printhead is the most critical component of your thermal printer and one of the most delicate. Before deciding whether you need a new thermal transfer print head, you must first thoroughly cleaned. You can print head clean by rubbing with a cloth with alcohol or better yet, buy ribbon equipped with
"Clean Start".
What is "Clean Start" ribbon? "Clean Start" is a special barcode ribbon printhead cleaning function at the beginning of each role from IIMAK. IIMAK is one of the largest US-based manufacturers of barcode ribbon. After the installation of your new role of the Ribbon the printer, connect the print head at the beginning of the white "Clean Start" cleaning strip and pull it through the locked printhead. Reopening of the printhead and the ribbon feed for the final configuration and installation. Close the print head and start printing.
If the quality of the print is better than solving problems need to. Many of these printers are very temperamental and the slightest adjustment can make the difference. Check the heat setting on the printer to make sure it is warm enough. This can usually provide some of the lines or fading in the image being printed.
The next step in solving the printer, the control of the plate roller. This is the rubber role that right under the printhead. Many users will harm the plate to roll through a knife to the label to the excess glue or paper stuck to the role off. This is a big no-no! Never take a knife or a knife on the plate roller. This role is crucial in maintaining the consistent quality of the prints. Look for a nick in the role and if there is one, have a service representative replaced the plate roller.
There is no nick role in the plate? The next step is to check the print head with a light and look right on the black sensor labels in the closed meeting. You must open the print head to see. Check the printhead for white spots. White spots on a print head damage and wear to give the course print of his life. If white spots on the print head, this is a good indication that it is time for a new printhead. The printhead life can vary in length based on how well it is maintained. Wiped your printhead with an alcohol swab before each use clean will ensure protection of the residual structure. The same positive results will occur with the proper use of a "clean start" ribbon. Good maintenance will lead to the maximum lifetime of the printhead.
Now, if you solve problems indicates you need a new printhead, there are a number of decisions to make. Would you buy the exact OEM printhead? Or would you buy a quality print head compatible? Often it is the same manufacturer makes both. There are very high quality in brand printheads on the market that you can a lot of money. OEM printheads are usually needed for a number of guarantees, but if you can, please We go with an own brand, high quality print head replacement because they are much less expensive and works just as well.
US $1,899.00
