2. PRINTER SETUP
ENGLISH VERSION
2.8 Loading the Ribbon
2.8 Loading the Ribbon
WARNING!
1.Do not touch any moving parts. To reduce the risk of fingers, jewellery, clothing, etc. being drawn into the moving parts, be sure to load the media once the printer has stopped moving completely.
2.To avoid injury, be careful not to trap your fingers while opening or closing the cover.
CAUTION!
Be careful not to touch the Print Head Element when opening the Top Cover.
Failure to do this may cause missing dots by static electricity or other print quality problems.
NOTE: Inside of the Ribbon
Access Cover
Rear Hub
Front Hub
When the printer is turned on, it automatically detects whether a ribbon is installed or not and switches the printing method between thermal transfer or direct thermal. If the printer does not detect a ribbon (direct thermal mode), the motor that drives the ribbon spindles will be turned off.
1.Open the Top Cover.
2.Push down on the Ribbon Access Cover to unlock and open.
Ribbon Access Cover
Top Cover
3.Insert one of the Ribbon Spindles into a ribbon core in the orientation shown below, with the ink side facing outside. Then, mount it on the Rear Hubs.
Ribbon Roll |
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4.Insert the other Ribbon Spindle into the Paper Core supplied with the printer, and mount it on the Front Hubs.
Paper Core |
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(Accessory) | Ribbon Spindle (Accessory) |
