Brother PT-D600 Service Manual

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2.1.4 Tape & Ribbon Feed Mechanism
This mechanism consists of a stepping motor, gear train, and roller holder ASSY.
 Tape Feeding
As the stepping motor rotates, the rotation is transmitted via the gear train to the
platen idle gear (which rotates the platen roller gear) and tape idle gear (which rotate
the tape feed roller and its sub roller at the same rotation speed).
Accordingly, the sandwiched tape and ink ribbon will be advanced at the constant
speed. (When a laminate tape cassette is mounted, the sandwiched laminate tape,
ink ribbon and adhesive base tape will be advanced together.)
 Adhesive Base Tape Feeding (only for laminate tape cassettes)
A laminate tape cassette contains both a transparent laminate tape roll and a
separate adhesive base tape roll.
When a transparent laminate tape and adhesive base tape pass through the contact
point (between the tape feed roller and tape feed sub roller), they are then bonded
together into a single, printed tape. The ink printed on the laminate tape is, therefore,
sealed up with the adhesive base tape.
Figure 2.1-6 Tape Feeding Mechanism
Adhesive base tape
Platen idle gear
Tape feed roller built
in a tape cassette
(Tape idle gear)
Tape feed sub roller
Transparent
laminate tape
Thermal head ASSY
Roller holder ASSY
Platen roller
Stepping motor
Tape idle gear
Frame ASSY
Platen idle gear

Brother PT-D600 Specifications

General

Model	PT-D600
Print Resolution	180 dpi
Max Tape Width	24 mm
Keyboard	QWERTY
Display	Color LCD
Power Source	AC Adapter or 6 AA Batteries
Connectivity	USB
Technology	Thermal Transfer
Tape Width	3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, 24mm
Maximum Print Resolution	180 dpi
Maximum Print Speed	30 mm/sec
Cutter	Automatic
Memory	Up to 99 labels
Print Speed	30 mm/sec
Dimensions	201 mm x 192 mm x 86 mm
Weight	960 g (without tape and batteries)