SATO GT424 manual Loading the Carbon Ribbon CONT’D, Knob Carbon ribbon

2.2 LOADING THE CARBON RIBBON (CONT’D)

Pull2.2.1theRemovingpurple knobtheonCarbonthe ribbonRibbontake-up shaft outwards. Hold the carbon ribbon reel and pull it outwards. Some carbon powder may adhere to your hand during this process—if so, wash your hands to remove the powder.

Note:

Do not install a new carbon ribbon and then wind it over any used ribbon in the ribbon take-up shaft. That is, always remove all used ribbon from the ribbon take- up shaft (using the purple knob to release the used ribbon) before changing to new ribbon.

•WhenCautionreplacing 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.

Section 2: Installation

Knob

Carbon ribbon

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