Chapter 2. Loading Ribbon and Supplies

DO NOT wrinkle or crush the ribbon.

5.With the ridged end of the take-up reel facing down, place the ribbon roll on the spool with the foam washer (on the half of the cassette with the latches).

6.Feed the ribbon around the guides and place the take-up reel onto the shorter spool.

7.Twist the ribbon roll back and forth as you firmly push it down until it is seated on the spool.

Do not force the ribbon roll down onto the spool; you could damage the foam washer. Also, make sure the preprinted side of the ribbon faces out. Make sure the latches are still in the unlocked position ( ) before fitting the two halves of the cassette together.

8.Replace the other half of the cassette. The two halves should fit together completely.

9.Rotate the latches until they click into the locked position ( ).

10.Check to make sure that the ribbon is loaded correctly and that the ribbon is wound tightly inside the cassette. Turn the gear counterclockwise with your fingers until the black portion of the ribbon is exposed.

11.If the ribbon does not advance, or if it is hard to turn the gear, repeat the loading procedure.

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Monarch 9494 manual Loading Ribbon and Supplies