Chapter 2. Loading Ribbon and Supplies

DO NOT wrinkle or crush the ribbon.

5.With the teeth 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).

Take-up

ReelRibbon

Roll

Teeth End of

Spool

Take-up Reel

Foam

Washer

Latch

Gear

Latch

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.

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Pitney Bowes J641, J640 manual Loading Ribbon and Supplies

J641, J640 specifications

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