108 ZXP Series 9 Card Printer Service Manual P1086708-001
Theory of Operation
Printing Technologies and Ribbons
The following gure shows how the YMCKK ribbon and transfer lm move relative to each other
during printing.
Printhead in fixed position
Color Ribbon
Transfer Film
1. Transfer film and ribbon are positioned to print the front-side image.
2. Transfer film and ribbon move together as the yellow panel is printed.
6. Similarly, the cyan and black panels are printed.
7. Transfer film and ribbon are positioned to print the back-side image.
3. Transfer film and ribbon stop at the end of the yellow panel.
4. Transfer film moves back into position at the printhead.
5. Transfer film and ribbon move together as the magenta panel is printed.
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