Print Engine
AssemblyThe thermal-transfer engine that images a label on demand by melting ribbon ink onto the facestock as the web passes the printhead. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Print Engine
9 top-level lines as of r24611| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thermal Printhead 5 parts | case-labeling-machine-printhead | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 2 | Platen Roller | case-labeling-machine-platen-roller | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Platen Stepper | case-labeling-machine-platen-motor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Peel Bar | case-labeling-machine-peel-bar | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Ribbon Supply Spindle | case-labeling-machine-ribbon-supply | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | Ribbon Rewind Spindle | case-labeling-machine-ribbon-rewind | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 7 | Ribbon Rewind Motor | case-labeling-machine-ribbon-motor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 8 | Gap Sensor | case-labeling-machine-gap-sensor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 9 | Head Lift Cam | case-labeling-machine-head-lift | 1× | 1 | · | part |