Toshiba B-SX4T owner manual Loading the Ribbon Cont, Auto Ribbon Saving Mode

2. PRINTER SETUP

ENGLISH VERSION EO1-33058

2.5 Loading the Ribbon

2.5Loading the Ribbon (Cont.)

3.Slide the Ribbon Stoppers along the Ribbon Shafts to a position where the ribbon is centred when fitted.

4.Lower the Print Head Block and set the Ribbon Shaft Holder Plate aligning its holes with the Ribbon Shafts.

5.Take up any slack in the ribbon. Wind the leading tape onto the ribbon take-up roll until the ink ribbon can be seen from the front of the printer.

NOTE:

Ribbon loss per ribbon saving varies according to the relation between the outer roll diameter of the used ribbon and the print speed.

Print speed	Ribbon loss/Ribbon saving
3”/sec.	Approx. 6 mm
6”/sec.	Approx. 10 mm
10”/sec.	Approx. 20 mm

Ribbon Shaft

Holder Plate

6.Turn the Head Lever to Lock position to close the Print Head.

7.Close the Top Cover.

Auto Ribbon Saving Mode

When the auto ribbon saving function is selected, it will be activated to reduce ribbon loss when a no print area extends more than 20 mm (3 or 6 ips) or 30 mm (10 ips). For further information on this function, please ask a TOSHIBA TEC authorised service representative.

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