Print Engine
AssemblyDye-sublimation print stage: a thermal printhead heats colour panels of the ribbon against the card, which is backed by a platen roller, while the ribbon advances on supply and take-up spools. 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
6 top-level lines as of r87748| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heating Element | heating-element | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Printhead Board | icp-printhead-board | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Ribbon Supply Spool | icp-ribbon-supply | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Ribbon Take-up Spool | icp-ribbon-takeup | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Platen Roller | icp-platen-roller | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 2× | 2 | · | part |