3M 813 owner manual High volume printer loading a ribbon

Operating procedures

5.Press the right side of the take-up spool onto the take-up hub (see previous page).

Note: Your first ribbon take-up spool is in the shipping box. Each time you load a new ribbon, use the empty supply ribbon spool as the take-up spool for the next roll of ribbon.

6.Align the notches on the left side of the take-up spool and hub, then mount the take-up spool onto the spokes of the left hub.

7.Align the ribbon so that it will be taken straight onto the take-up spool (below left).

8.Attach the ribbon to the take up core by using the adhesive strip on new rolls, or use tape as shown.

9.Turn the ribbon take-up gear to remove slack from the ribbon (below right).

10.To close the top cover, first press the cover lock (on the inside right cover hinge). Then carefully lower the top cover and press down until the latches snap into place.

High volume printer — loading a ribbon

CAUTION While performing tasks near an open print head, remove rings, watches, necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the print head. If tags or ribbon run out while printing you do not have to turn off printer power during tag roll or ribbon replacement, but it is recommended as a safety precaution.

1.Align the arrow and notch on the ribbon take-up spindle as shown (above right).

2.Align the three segments of the ribbon holder (next page, left).

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