Datacard Group RL90, RP90 manual Load ink ribbon, Tips Handling ink ribbon

Load Supplies

Load ink ribbon

Tips: Handling ink ribbon

•Do not touch the printing surface of the ink ribbon. (Oils on hands will reduce printing quality.)

•Place the cartridge on a smooth level surface when loading or reloading.

•Keep unused ink ribbon

in the original package until ready for use.

•Initialize the ink ribbon each time you remove and replace the ink ribbon cartridge. See “Initialize the ink ribbon” on

page 16.

•See “Storage Environment for supplies” on page 73 for information on storing ink ribbon.

•See “Ink ribbon” on page 68 for more information about ink ribbon supply.

1Slide the door latch to the right

and open the printer door.

2 Press the ink ribbon cartridge eject button to remove the orange cartridge.

3 Remove both used ribbon spools from the cartridge (if present).

4 Load the new roll of ink ribbon on the cartridge:

a Put the full spool of ribbon on the orange supply spindle as shown.

b Put the empty take-up spool on the black take-up spindle.

c Align ribbon along the three ribbon guides.

d Take up any slack by turning the supply knob clockwise. The supply knob must be pulled out slightly to turn. If slack cannot be removed, check that the supply and take-up spools are firmly seated on the spindles.

5Replace the loaded ribbon cartridge in the printer until it clicks into position.

6Close the printer door.

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