Zebra Technologies TLP 2824 manual Loading Ribbon, Install the Ribbon Supply Roll

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Loading Ribbon

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You must use thermal transfer media (accepts wax and/or resin transferred off a ribbon) when you use a ribbon. When loading ribbon, you install the supply and take-up rolls, then tighten the ribbon on the carriage.

Install the Ribbon Supply Roll

Before following these steps, prepare the ribbon by removing its wrapping and pulling its adhesive strip free.

1. Thread the ribbon through the carriage.

2. Press the right side onto the supply hub.

3. Align the notches on the left side and mount onto the spokes of the left hub.

Install the Take-Up Core
	1. Press the right side onto the take-up
	hub.
	2. Align the notches on the left side and
	mount onto the spokes of the left hub.
	You can find your first ribbon take-up
	core in the packing box. Subsequently,
	use the empty supply core to take up the
	next roll of ribbon.
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Contents Zebra TLP 2824 TM 980485-001A Proprietary Statement Shock Hazard Contents Operation & Options 980485-001A Vii 980485-001A Introduction HelloWhat’s in the Box? Inspecting the Printer Opening the printerInspecting the Printer Closing the printer Related Documentation Reporting DamageGetting Started Modes of PrintingAttaching Power Supply Adjusting the Roll Holders Loading Roll MediaPlacing the Roll in the Media Compartment Adjusting the Guides Loading Ribbon Install the Ribbon Supply RollInstall the Take-Up Core Attach and Tighten the Ribbon Power Switch Operator ControlsFeed Button Status LightMedia Length Sensing Hooking Up the Printer and Computer Interface Cable RequirementsUSB Interface Requirements Parallel Interface RequirementsEthernet Interface Requirements Serial Interface RequirementsCommunicating with the Printer Universal Serial Bus USB CommunicationsParallel Communications Internal ZebraNet PrintServer II Ethernet CommunicationsCommand Serial CommunicationsAdjusting the Print Width Adjusting the Print QualityOperation & Options Thermal PrintingReplacing a Partially Used Transfer Ribbon Replacing SuppliesAdding a New Transfer Ribbon Printing in Peel-Mode Printing on Fan-Fold Media Using the Cutter Option 980485-001A Maintenance CleaningMedia Path Considerations Cleaning Card ConsiderationsPrint Head Considerations Lubrication Platen ConsiderationsRemoval AssemblyReplacing the Platen Replacing the Print Head Thermal-Transfer TLP Model RemovalAssembly 980485-001A Troubleshooting What the Status Light is Telling YouPrinter Operation Media Handling Printed image does not look right Print Quality ProblemsNo print on the label Label format was sent to, but not recognized by, the printer Manual Calibration Resetting the Factory Default Values Communications DiagnosticsFeed Button Modes Printer Condition Feed Button ActionInterfaces Universal Serial Bus USB ConnectorAppendix Parallel Interface HostLooking into the Printer’s RJ-45 Modular Connector Internal Ethernet PrintServerSerial RS-232 Connector Serial RJ-11 Alternative Connector Printer980485-001A Page Page