Ribbon installation

When you are using thermal paper, you do not have to install the ribbon cassette. With any other type of paper, install the ribbon cassette as described below. Chapter 3 gives an explanation of the types of paper to use.

Before installing the ribbon cassette, you need to lift the front cover (Figure l-5). Firmly grasp both sides of the cover and pull up. It should tilt toward you easily. If you happen to lift the cover off completely, replace it by positioning the hinge at each end of the cover over the hinge posts at the front of the printer. The hinges allow you to easily open and close the cover without removing it.

Figure l-5. Lifting the front cover

The P-80’sribbon cassette is easy to install. You never have to worry about getting ink on your hands. Just follow these simple steps and refer to Figure 1-6for quick installation:

1.Make sure the printer is OFF.

2.Remove the orange tab holding the ribbon by pulling up on the end indicated by the arrow.

3.As Figure 1-6 shows, take up any slack in the ribbon by turning the ribbon counterclockwise until it is taut.