4 Load the new ink ribbon into the ink ribbon holder.

Spool holding the ink ribbon

Start position mark

Ink ribbon holder

1Load the spool holding the ink ribbon into the left-hand part of the holder.

2Fit the other spool into the right-hand part of the holder.

3Wind the spools of the ink ribbon as illustrated until a start position marker appears.

5 Remove any slack from the ink ribbon.

If the ribbon is left slack, it may be damaged when inserted.

Start position marker

Wind the spools alternately until the start position marker faces upward.

6 Insert the ink ribbon cartridge firmly until it clicks. Confirm that the ink ribbon cartridge is surely inserted.

If the ink ribbon cartridge stops midway, stop inserting it. You may use the wrong ink ribbon holder. Be sure to use the ink ribbon holder that is designed for this printer.

When the ink ribbon cartridge cannot be inserted

Turn the power off, then back on gain. Then, insert the ink ribbon cartridge again.

7 Close the front panel.

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