Loading Ribbons, How to Load a Ribbon

SECTION 12 : Loading Ribbons

NOTES

-Use genuine TEAC ribbons.

-Carefully handle the ribbons to prevent them from being scratched or broken.

-Be sure to take out the ribbon cartridge from the P-55 itself when replacing the ribbon.

The ribbon and components involved may be damaged if you attempt to replace the ribbon with the cartridge inserted in the printer.

-The PHOTO ink ribbon is wound on a white shaft, and the COLOR ink ribbon is wound on a black shaft. Don't confuse the two ribbons.

-The ink ribbon is identifiable by its colored film roll and the re-transfer ribbon by its transparent film roll.

-To use a single ink ribbon, you need a single ink ribbon cartridge additionally.

-Do not leave the ribbon in a high-temperature and high-humidity environment or place subject to direct sunlight (allowable temperature range: 5-30 °C; allowable humidity range: 20-80%).

-Prevent condensation from forming on ribbons while they are stored.

-Store ribbons away from dust once opening the packs.

-Store ribbons as they were originally packaged even after opening the packs.

-For high print quality, it is recommended ribbons be used up within 6 months of first opening the packs.

-Do not apply any shock to the product unpacked. Applying shock to the product may misalign the spools of ribbons, resulting in improper printing.

1.How to Load a Ribbon

If the P-55 is not turned on, skip to step 3.

2 U n l o c k D o o r

2 R e a d y t o O p e n

1)Press the SELECT button as many times as necessary for “Unlock Door” to show on the LCD.

2)Press the ENTER button. The display will change to read "Ready to Open".

(If you leave the P-55 alone for 20 seconds or so, the side door will automatically lock again and the display will get back to "Ready".)

WARNING

If you are going to complete the following steps with the P-55 turned on, never touch anywhere indicated by the hazardous heat warning label. There is a risk of burn.

3) Press the button on the top left of the unit and slowly open the hinged door down.

CAUTION!

If you turn off the printer within 10 seconds after print operation is completed, the thermal head may not be moved back in place. With the thermal head not in place, you cannot remove the ribbon cartridges from the printer. If you try too hard to remove them with such a condition, the printer may be damaged.

To turn off the printer after printing, be sure to turn off the printer more than 10 seconds after print operation is completed.