Solera Hollander Datasouth Fastmark FM4602 User manual

Hollander, a Solera company
Datasouth Fastmark FM4602 and FM4603 Setup Guide
© 2013 Hollander, North America, Inc.
Revised: 08/01/2013
Datasouth Fastmark FM4602 and FM4603 Setup Guide
Step 1: Prepare the printer
A. Locate the handle on right
side of the printer cover and
lift up to expose print head
and spools.
B. Open the print head by
pushing the print head
release lever towards the
back of the printer and
lowering the side plate.
C. Remove the green plastic
endcap on the guide bars.
Step 2: Load the Ribbon
A. Push the feeder ribbon onto
the spool behind the print
head. The ribbon feeds dull
side down from front of the
spool (Some ribbons are
reverse rolled and feed from
the back of the spool).
B. Pass the ribbon above the
top guide bar and over the
black bar in the center of the
print head. Pull the ribbon
through the front of the
printer head.
C. Pass the ribbon under the
return spool and use tape to
secure it to the spool. Turn
the spool to the front of
printer two complete
revolutions to secure the
ribbon.

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Datasouth Fastmark FM4602 and FM4603 Setup Guide
Step 3: Load the Media
A. Set the media roll onto
the media spool. The
media must feed from
the top of the roll with
the black bar on the
bottom
B. Pass the media above the first
guide bar and below the
second guide bar. Then pass
the media under the black
media sensor bar.
C. Pull the media through the
front of the printer head.
Replace the guard endcap,
side guard, and close the
print head release lever
After Loading the Media and Ribbon
Please review the Datasouth Fastmark FM4602 Calibration Quick Reference Guide to complete your
printer set up. Remember you must calibrate the printer before printing to ensure the printer correctly
lines up the image on the media.