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How does it work?
Relative motion works in the following ways:
Intermittent mode:
When using Intermittent mode the printer must be fitted with an encoder to monitor the
subtrate speed. A high resolution encoder is recommended.
Example:
• The printer is set to print at a print speed of 300mm/sec.
• The substrate travels in the same direction as the printhead carriage.
• The normal speed of the substrate when in motion is 200mm/sec.
• The substrate starts to move before the print is complete.
• The SmartDate 5 then has to increase the print speed to match the new conditions
(300 mm/sec + the substrate speed 200 mm/sec) 500 mm/sec.
The SmartDate X60 also has to accelerate the ribbon to match the substrate speed
in order to complete the print without compressing it.
Note: If the substrate is moving when a Print Go signal is received, a warning is
issued and no print occurs.
1. Printhead carriage.
2. Printhead.
3. Print platen.
4. Direction of carriage during printing.
5. Direction of Substrate when in motion.
6. Direction of ribbon travel after print (ribbon take up)
7. Direction of ribbon during Relative motion.
Operation
for parts & service call QLC (800) 837-1309
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