Chapter 2 Loading Ribbon

3.Wrap the transfer ribbon from the front of the printhead assembly to the backside of the ribbon take-up spindle. Attach the ribbon to the take-up core (fiberboard tube) with tape.

When installing a new roll of Printronix ribbon, fold the ribbon just behind the adhesive strip and attach the strip to the ribbon take-up core. Manually rotate the spindle counterclockwise to feed the unusable portion of the ribbon leader around the take-up spindle.

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1)Label and Ribbon Loading Diagram

4.Close the printhead by pressing down on both sides of the front of the printhead assembly.

5.Close the printer’s front door and top (and side) cover if the label rewinder is not needed.

6.Verify that Print Mode is set for Transfer in the Printer Configuration Menu. The Print Mode submenu is located in the PRINTER CONTROL Main Configuration menu. See “Printer Control Menu” on page 91 for more information.

7.The printer is now ready for Thermal Transfer Printing.

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Printronix T4204 manual Label and Ribbon Loading Diagram