Kodak 8650 manual Loading ribbon in the printer, Setting up the printer

Setting up the printer

Loading ribbon in the printer

The ribbon fits easily in the printer. There is only one way to correctly place the spools.

Follow these steps to load a ribbon:

IMPORTANT: Hold the ribbon spools by the ends to avoid fingerprints. Also, wear lint-free gloves when handling ribbon spools.

1.Remove the old ribbon spools and dispose of them.

NOTE: Images remain on the ribbon after printing. If you are working with confidential documents, you may, to maintain security, need to consider alternate ways of disposing of the ribbon.

2.Clean the print head. See page 2-5 for instructions.

3.Remove the new ribbon spools from the box.

The supply spool is longer than the take–up spool. For new ribbons, the supply spool will be loaded with ribbon and the take-up spool will be empty.

4.Push the left side of the take–up spool into the left side of the top spool holder (the holders are spring–loaded).

5.Match the notches in the take–up spool with the notches on the right spool holder.

6.Insert the right side of the take–up spool into the holder on the right.

7.Hold the supply spool so that the adhesive strip on the ribbon is facing you and the barcode is on the left. Make sure, especially when you are reloading a partially used spool, that the spool notches are on the right.

October 1997 2-9