Dover markem-imaje SmartDate 5 - Continuous Drive System - SmartDate 5 Printer

SECTION 4 - TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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SmartDate 5 08/08
4.3.3 Continuous Drive System - SmartDate 5 Printer
The Continuous version of this printer does not require the printhead to move over
the substrate while printing occurs.
When this model is used as a continuous printer the printhead module is held in a
fixed position and has no motion on the linear slide.
The stepper drive is used for positioning the print module only, and has no
function during the print process.
Printing occurs when the substrate is in motion.
The Ribbon drive system is responsible for accelerating the ribbon up to the same
speed as the substrate so that printing can occur.
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Figure 4–6: SmartDate 5 LH - Continuous Mode
1. Carriage Drive Belt.
2. Clamp Plate.
The print module is mounted onto the print module carriage the same way as for
the Intermittent version of this printer.