Tamron LS6 quick start Ribbon Loading & Selection

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RIBBON LOADING & SELECTION

Ribbon

Lock Knob

Ribbon

Cartridge

Ribbon

Door

The VIPER™ LS6 uses a cartridge based ribbon (wax, resin, or hybrid) to form legends on labels. The ribbon is loaded into the printer by the following steps:

1.Open the ribbon door on the side of printer.

2.Rotate the ribbon lock knob into the open (unlocked) position [Counter clockwise].

3.Remove slack from the ribbon by winding the left roller of the ribbon cartridge.

4.Insert the ribbon cartridge into the printer, the web of the ribbon should slide freely between the rubber roller and the print head.

5.Rotate the ribbon lock knob into the closed (locked) position – [Clockwise].

6.Close the ribbon door on the side of printer.

7.Install a label cartridge. (See LABEL LOADING on page 15.)

8.Press the key to advance the ribbon forward.

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Contents Getting Started Using Remote Printer Utility 53-54Page Section Getting Started Safe Operation Practices Introduction & Safe OperationInformation to USA Users Information to Canadian Users General Description General Description AC Adapter / Battery Charger See Battery Pack SeePrint Technology Smart Label Roll SeeCharging the Battery Battery InformationBattery Removal Replacing the Lithium Battery Lithium BatteryQuick Start with the Viper LS6 Ribbon Loading & Selection LS6-RWBLK LS6-RHBLK LS6-RRBLK LS6-RRWHT Viper LS6 label media and ribbon compatibility chartNOTCH, Label Recognition Failure MAY Occur Label LoadingMore Function Keys KeyboardBasic Keyboard Functions KEY / Symbol Common FunctionsPress Then Result Shift First Using the Shift KeyDisplay the version of firmware currently Press Then Result First Using the Delete FunctionSection Working with Home Screen Indicators Using the Viper LS6Indicator Icon Description Home ScreenTool Icons Tool MenuBy Pressing ANY KEY Text Tool Creating TextInserting or Deleting Text Text SizeText Justification Text RotationText Options Vertical Text Serialization Tool Creating SerializationsCreating a Serialization More Serialization Parameters Advanced Serialization Options A01 A02 A03Editing a Serialization Symbol Tool Creating SymbolsCreating a Symbol Editing a SymbolCreating Symbols Line Tool Creating LinesA01 A02 A01A01 A02 A03 A04 A05 A06 Creating a Line Tool Box Tool Creating BoxesCreating a Box Tool Data Tool Creating Data ListsCreating a Data Tool Data Tool OptionsTransferring a Data List Editing a Data ToolBar Code Tool Creating BAR CodesCreating a Bar Code Editing a Bar CodeSerialized Bar Codes Bar Code SettingsDate/Time Tool Creating DATE/TIME StampsCreating a Date/Time Tool Editing a Date/Time Tool Using the Pages Function Using the Pages FunctionPages Function Setup Menu Setting UP the Viper LS6Mode Description Applications Editing Label ModeUsing Printer Utilities Adjusting Printer Settings Setting UP the Viper LS6 Using File Manager Interfacing with a Computer To upload or download label files or data lists, select Installing ViperLinkTo convert a .CSV or .DAT file, select Do not Interrupt the File Tranferring ProcessTo request information from the Viper LS6, select To access the help topics, selectTo create a data list Using Remote Printer Utility Order to print from PAN-MARKor EASY-MARK Cleaning the Print Head and Drive Roller Printer Cleaning InstructionsSymptom Action Printer TroubleshootingPrinter Troubleshooting Ribbon Other Warranty Information General Specifications Description Part Number Replacement Parts and Accessories