SATO M-8400RV manual Tape Ribbon Core Rewind Spindle

Section 2. Installation and Configuration

6.Load the ribbon behind and over the top of the Ribbon Rewind Spindle and tape it to the Extra Ribbon Core. Make sure it matches the ribbon path shown in the diagram.

7.Manually turn the Rewind Spindle to wrap the ribbon onto the core one to two turns to secure it.

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8.If the labels or tags are already loaded, close the Print Head Assembly by pushing downward on the green tab until it latches closed.

NOTE: Run a test print to ensure that the labels and ribbons were loaded correctly. See the “User Test Print” section of this chapter on page 2-30 for instructions on how to run test prints.

CAUTION: If your labels are less than the full width of the print head, the outside edge will eventually wear out a small portion of the print head, resulting in an area that will not print. Special care must be taken if you plan to use multiple widths of labels, since the damaged portion of the print head caused from edge wear on a more narrow label may affect the printing on a wider label. We suggest you plan your print formats carefully to avoid using the area of possible damage on the print head when using a wider label. The small area of damage will have no effect on printing with the undamaged part of the print head.

Damage from a label edge is physical damage and is unavoidable. It is not covered by warranty. It is possible to delay such damage by always ensuring that the ribbon used is wider than the label stock. This will help to protect the print head from label edge damage.

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