GL408e / GL412e Barcode Thermal Printer
Setup and initial operation
Fig. 9 Inserting ribbon, front
1. Open the media cover (1).
2. Insta ll the ribbon take-up core (2) on the ribbo n take-up
spindle (3).
NOTE!
One ribbon take-up core is delivered w ith the
printer. When operation empties your supply core,
use this as your next take-up core.
3. Push the ribbon roll (4) on the ribbon supply spindle (5)
against the stopper.
4. Open the print head assembly by using the print head latch
(6). The pivoting deck (7) swings upwar ds.
Fig. 10 Inserting ribbon, side
5. Thread the end of the ribbon (8, alternative 9) under the
ribbon guide rollers (10) between the p laten (11) and the print
head (12).
6. Thread the ribbon between ribbon take-up sp indle (3) and
ribbon supply spindle. Attach the ribbo n to the ribbon take-up
core (2) with adhesive tape.
NOTE!
Do not attach the ribbon to the ribbon take-up
spindle without a ribbon take-up core installed.
Fig. 11 Inserting ribbon, front
7. Manua lly rotate the ribbon take-up spindle co unter clockwise
until the ribbon leader (13) has passed the print head (12).
8. Clos e the print head assembly.
9. Clos e the media cover.
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