Datamax H Class Quick Start Guide

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Step 4: Aligning the Ribbon Path
Thermal transfer printing relies on a smooth, taut flow of ribbon for consistent print quality; to accomplish
this, some components in the printer may need to be adjusted. Align the ribbon path as follows:
A) Install full width thermal transfer Media into the printer. Install a slightly wider Ribbon onto the
Supply Hub and route it through the printer (see the Operator’s Manual for details). Allow the Ribbon
to feed from the printer along with the Media, as shown below:
Ribbon
Media
Supply Hub
B) Adjust the Media Guide to fit the label width, set the Leveling Cam to the lowest (disengaged)
position, and ensure that the Printhead Pressure is balanced (see the Operator’s Manual for
details).
Printhead
Pressure
Adjustment
Media
Guide
Leveling
Cam

Datamax H Class Specifications

General

Print Method	Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal
Interface	Ethernet, Wireless
Media Sensor	Reflective
Media Types	Labels, Tags
Resolution	203 dpi
Media Thickness	0.002 to 0.01 inches (0.05 to 0.25 mm)