VIDEOJET DataFlex 6420 - Using Ribbons of Different Widths, Colors and Types

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Videojet DataFlex 6420 Operator Manual
10 Replace the cassette into the printer body.
Note: Ensure the following:
• The ribbon runs in between the printhead and the printer's print roller or
print pad
• The ribbon is not twisted or caught
• The ribbon has not become loose while replacing the cassette
Sometimes you might need to remove a ribbon temporarily (perhaps
because you need a ribbon of a different width for a job). When you put a
partly used ribbon reel back into the printer, ensure that:
• You push the unused reel onto the black disc holder.
• You push the partly used reel onto the silver disc holder.
Using Ribbons of Different Widths, Colors and Types
Different widths of ribbon can be used in the 53 mm and 107 mm variants
of the printhead:
• The maximum ribbon width setting for the 107 mm printer is 110 mm.
The minimum ribbon width for the 107 mm printer is 55 mm.
• The maximum ribbon width setting for the 53 mm printer is 55 mm.
The minimum ribbon width for the 53 mm printer is 20 mm.
Caution
RIBBON SETTING. Failure to set the ribbon width correctly can
cause a Ribbon break message to be displayed (even though the
ribbon is intact). It can also cause the ribbon to wind too tightly onto
the used ribbon spool. This can make it difficult to remove the spool
of used ribbon.
When a ribbon of different width is to be inserted, the new values should
be entered in CLARiTY
®
. To do this, proceed as follows:
1 Touch the Tools button on the home page.
2 Touch the Setup button on the tools page.
3 Touch the Consumables button to open the consumables setup page.
4 Touch the Ribbon Width parameter.
5 Enter the new value using the keyboard.