SATO 408e, 412E manual Installation Loading the Carbon Ribbon

SECTION 2: INSTALLATION

2.2 LOADING THE CARBON RIBBON

1.Lift up the main cover. Make sure that the cover is pushed upwards until it rests firmly on top of the printer, in case it falls downwards and injures you.

2.Pull the purple Head Lock lever upwards in a counterclockwise direction. The print head assembly will be lifted up to allow ribbon loading. The rightmost white plastic shaft is the Ribbon Feeder Shaft. The left-most shaft is the Ribbon Take-Up Shaft.

3.Insert the carbon ribbon in the Ribbon Feeder shaft. Push the ribbon roll inwards all the way, with the ribbon winding in a counterclockwise direction, as shown. Pull the ribbon around the print head assembly so it reaches the Ribbon Take-up Shaft. The dull side of the ribbon should be facing down.

4.Insert an empty ribbon core into the Ribbon Take- Up Shaft. If necessary, use secure the ribbon with adhesive tape, and wind the ribbon around the core a few times.

Note:

If in doubt about the ribbon path, refer to the useful diagram pasted inside the Main Cover.

5.Press the purple Head Lock lever clockwise and downwards to lock the print head assembly into place. The ribbon is now loaded.

Note:

To remove the ribbon, reverse the steps described here. For maximum print quality and printer durability use genuine SATO carbon ribbons.

Caution

Main Cover

Head Lock lever (purple)

Ribbon Feeder

Shaft

Ribbon

Take-Up Shaft

Print head assembly

Ribbon Feeder Shaft

Carbon ribbon

Ribbon Take-

Up Shaft

Head Lock Lever (purple)

•When replacing the carbon ribbon, bear in mind that the print head and its surrounding area remain hot. Keep your fingers away from these areas to prevent injury.

•Avoid touching even the edge of the print head with your bare hands.

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