Operation 3–9
3. Pass the ribbon around the ribbon guides. Carefully place the ribbon
between the ribbon mask and the ribbon guides, ensuring the ribbon is
not twisted. Place the second spool of ribbon on the other hub so the
locking latch snaps into place and the ribbon winds toward the inside.
Adjust the tension by hand–winding the spool.
Ribbon
Guides
NOTE: A twisted ribbon will affect the print quality, shorten the ribbon life,
and cause a paper or shuttle jam.
4. If paper is loaded, adjust the forms thickness adjustment lever for the
appropriate position that is correct for the thickness of the paper.
Pointer
5. If the printer power remained on during ribbon loading, press the CHK
switch. If there is no paper in the printer, the CHK indicator will
continue to flash.
NOTE: Ribbon loading directions are also shown on the black plastic
shuttle cover inside the printer.