Chapter 2 Loading Media And Ribbon

Loading Ribbon

Pivoting Deck

Empty Supply

Core

Ribbon

Roll

Ribbon Supply Spindle

Deck Lock Lever

1.Install the empty supply core on the take-up spindle.

2.Slide the ribbon roll onto the ribbon supply spindle until it stops against the spindle flange.

3.Open the pivoting deck by rotating the deck lock lever fully clockwise until the deck swings upward.

Printhead

Media

Rear Ribbon Guide Roller

4.Thread the end of the ribbon under the rear ribbon guide roller, then between the platen and the printhead.

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Printronix T5000 setup guide Loading Ribbon