4.Load the ribbon onto the Ribbon Supply Spindle. The dull side of the ribbon should be facing down as it travels through the print head module.
| Ribbon Roll | |
Ribbon | Ribbon Supply Spindle | |
Rewind |
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Spindle | Label | |
Print Head | Supply | |
Spindle | ||
Assembly | ||
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Head Latch
Support Bracket
Label Path
5.Feed the leading portion of the ribbon through the Print Head Assembly and up to the Ribbon Rewind Spindle following the routing as shown in the diagram above. Be sure that the ribbon travels under the black plastic ribbon sensor.
6.To secure the ribbon on to the core, manually turn the rewind spindle twice. You may also choose to use a small piece of tape to hold the leading portion of the ribbons to the ribbon core.
Tape | Ribbon Supply Roll |
Head Latch
7.If the media is already loaded, raise the Head Latch Support Bracket and close the Head Latch by pushing downward and close the Side Access Door.
Note: The new empty core of each subsequent roll becomes the next rewind core.