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Label/ Tag Media Specifications

Label and tag media to be used for the Apollo can be found in the table below.

Note this information before ordering your labels.

Fig. 1.5 Label formats

Item MINIMUM MAXIMUM

A Label width .5 (12) 4.6 (116)

B Width of silicon liner .5 (12) 4.6 (116)

C Label length .2 (5) 21.5 (546)*

D Gap between labels .08 (2) 21.5 (546)*

E Label thickness .0024 (.06) .01 (.25)

F Thickness of silicon liner .0024 (.06) .01 (.25)

G Distance of the first printing position

from the edge of the silicon liner .08 (2)

H Distance of the label sensor

from the edge of the silicon liner .12 (3) 1.9 (48)

For special materials

I Width of punch hole .2 (5) -

K Height of punch hole .08 (2) .2 (5)

L Width of reflective mark .2 (5) -

M Height of reflective mark .08 (2) .2 (5)

* for Apollo 3 : 37.2 (945)

Table 1 b Label formats in inches (figures in brackets are in mm)

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Transfer Ribbon

The choice of a suitable transfer ribbon is important for the print quality of your

printer as well as the useful life of the printhead.

Transfer ribbons of inferior quality may cause premature deterioration of

the printhead !

The ribbon material must be antistatic, because the extremely thin surface coating

of the thermal printhead can be damaged by electrostatic discharge.

Also, the material must be extremely resistant to high temperatures to avoid melting

the ribbon with the printhead.

The heat which arises during printing must be carried off by the label and by the

transfer ribbon itself. Transfer ribbons of inferior quality are often poor heat

conductors. This may cause overheating of the printhead in spite of electronic

protection.

Poor transfer ribbons also tend to lose parts of the coating which leads to accumu-

lating dirt on the printhead and the sensors. With some ribbons the color rubs off

and soils the printhead. All of these effects contribute to poor print quality.

We have carried out numerous tests with many different ribbons and we

recommend you use transfer ribbons made by well-known/ brand manufacturers

only. Depending on the label material, several transfer ribbons may be suitable.

The quality of print is determined by the right combination of these materials.

The recognition of the transfer ribbon is sensed by the rotation control of the

transfer ribbon unwinder, rather than by photocell sensors. As a result, ribbons

with a thinner coating or those with a colored coating can be used safely. To be

able to print all labels up to the exact end of the transfer ribbon, the length of the

uncoated trailer is limited.

When buying transfer ribbons, make sure that the trailer of the ribbon does

not exceed a length of 5.9 in (150 mm).

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2 General Safety Instructions

- The printers of the Apollo series are built exclusively to print labels and

tags, continuous paper, etc. Do not use other materials than listed in

Chapter 1.

- Connect the printer only to an outlet with the correct voltage !

The printer is configured for either 230V or 115V power supply, which can

be switched using the input voltage selector at the back of the printer.

Connect only to a power outlet with a grounded contact.

- The printer must only be connected to devices which have extra low

voltage.

- Power must be OFF before plugging in any accessory or connecting the

printer to a computer, etc. Also switch power off on all appliances before

disconnecting.

- Do not expose the printer to any moisture, or use in damp or wet areas.

- The printer will operate with the cover open if necessary. This is not

recommended, as moving or rotating parts become accessible. Keep long

hair, jewelry, loose clothes away from the moving parts.

- During the print process the printhead will become hot. Use extra caution

when touching the printhead.

3 Unpacking and Delivery Contents

Inspect the Apollo's packaging and contents immediately after receipt for possible

damage caused by shipping.

The supplied equipment of the Apollo depends on the requested options.

Compare the delivered accessories with your order.

Please keep the original packaging in case the printer must be returned.