Datacard Group ImageCard SelectTM and UltraGrafix SelectTM Printers manual Load the print ribbon

Using the printer 2-5

3Grasp the ribbon cartridge handle, and lift up to remove the print ribbon cartridge (see Figure 2-7). Avoid touching the printhead cartridge and ribbon tracker.

Figure 2-7: Remove the print ribbon cartridge

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Some users run a cleaning cycle whenever the print ribbon is changed. If your site follows this policy, see “Running a cleaning cycle” on page 4-2for the steps to follow, and then return to this section.

Load the print ribbon

1Remove the used ribbon and the used ribbon spools from the ribbon cartridge shafts.

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The print ribbon has a negative image of the information printed on the card. Dispose of print ribbon according to your policy for protecting the data that might be visible on it.

2Unwrap the new print ribbon.

3Slide the full supply roll onto the left ribbon cartridge shaft (see Figure 2-8).

4Slide the empty take-up ribbon spool onto the right ribbon cartridge shaft (which has a gear). Leave very little slack in the ribbon between the ribbon cartridge spools (see Figure 2-8).

Figure 2-8: Load new print ribbon on the ribbon cartridge

5Make sure print ribbon unwinds over the top of the print ribbon cartridge, not from the bottom.

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User’s Guide for ImageCard® Select™ and UltraGrafix® Select™ Printers