L O A D I N G A R I B B O N

 

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This chapter describes how to load a ribbon.

Use a ribbon when printing on thermal transfer supplies.

There are two types of supplies:

Thermal Direct

do not use a ribbon for

Supplies

printing.

Thermal Transfer

require a ribbon for printing.

Supplies

 

If you are using thermal direct supplies, do not load a ribbon. See Chapter 3, “Loading Supplies” for more information.

The printer automatically detects if a ribbon is installed when you turn on the printer and switches to thermal transfer printing mode.

Make sure the ribbon window and the supply door are closed when you turn on the printer.

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