What is the reason for the breakage of color mixed carbon ribbon during the printing process?

The breakage of color mixed carbon ribbon during printing may be caused by various factors. The following are some of the main reasons and corresponding solutions:

1、 Main reasons

Uneven tension of carbon ribbon:

When the tension setting in the printer is too high or too low, it may cause uneven stretching of the carbon ribbon during the printing process, resulting in breakage.

Insufficient length of carbon ribbon:

If the length of the carbon ribbon is too short, it may not meet the needs of the printing job, resulting in premature breakage of the carbon ribbon during the printing process.

Carbon ribbon quality issues:

The use of inferior carbon tape or defects in the carbon tape itself (such as white spots, pinholes, etc.) may cause the carbon tape to break during printing.

Printer usage time too long or poor environment:

If the printer is used for too long, the print head may be damaged or there may be too much dust, which affects the printing quality; Meanwhile, if the printer is located in a humid and dusty environment, it may also cause the carbon ribbon to break.

Excessive tension on carbon ribbon supply shaft or recycling shaft:

The tension set on the carbon ribbon supply shaft or recycling shaft is too high, which may cause the carbon ribbon to be excessively stretched and broken during the printing process.

Improper curling or wrapping of carbon ribbon:

Improper handling of carbon ribbon during curling or winding may result in uneven carbon ribbon, leading to breakage during printing.

2、 Solutions

Adjust tension:

Check the tension setting of the printer to ensure it is within the appropriate range and avoid excessive tension. Adjust according to the printer model and ribbon specifications, referring to the instruction manual or manufacturer's recommendations.

Replace carbon ribbon:

If the quality of the carbon ribbon is poor or has aged, it should be replaced with a new one in a timely manner to ensure printing quality and stability.

Clean the print head:

Regularly clean the print head and ribbon sensor to ensure smooth passage of the ribbon through the printer and avoid the possibility of ribbon breakage. Professional cleaning solutions or tools can be used for cleaning.

Improve printing environment:

Keep the environment where the printer is located clean and dry, avoiding factors such as dust and moisture that may affect print quality.

Check printer components:

Carefully inspect the printer's rollers, tension wheels, cardboard, and other components for damage or replacement. Damaged components may cause the carbon ribbon to break. If any problems are found, they should be repaired or replaced in a timely manner.

Correctly load carbon ribbon:

Ensure that the carbon ribbon is properly loaded and wrapped around the tension wheel of the printer or around the print head. Follow the instructions in the printer manual to ensure the flat placement of the ribbon.

In summary, the breakage of color mixed carbon ribbon during printing may be caused by various factors. However, measures such as adjusting tension, replacing carbon ribbon, cleaning print heads, improving printing environment, inspecting printer components, and correctly loading carbon ribbon can effectively reduce the occurrence of carbon ribbon breakage and improve printing quality and efficiency.