Print Mechanism
AssemblyA thermal printhead presses ribbon and label against a stepper-driven platen roller; selectively heated dots melt ink onto the label as it advances. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Print Mechanism
4 top-level lines as of r89020| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thermal Printhead 5 parts | industrial-label-printer-printhead | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 2 | Platen Roller Assembly 2 parts | industrial-label-printer-platen-assembly | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 3 | Platen Stepper Motor 3 parts | industrial-label-printer-print-motor | 1× | 1 | 0 | assembly |
| 4 | Helical Gear Pair | gear-pair | 1× | 1 | · | part |