Printer Setup and Operation 55

Load the Ribbon

3.Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle.

4.Position the ribbon with the loose end unrolling clockwise.

5.Place the roll of ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle. Push the roll back as far as it will go.

6.A ribbon leader makes ribbon loading and unloading easier. Does your roll of ribbon have paper or something else attached to the end to serve as a ribbon leader?

If…

Then…

 

 

Yes

Continue with the next step.

No a. Tear off a strip of media (labels and liner) about 6–12 in. (150–305 mm) long from the roll.

b.Peel a label from the media strip.

c.Use this label (1) to attach the end of the ribbon (2) to the media strip (3). The media strip acts as a leader.

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