Zebra Technologies 170PAX2TM manual Ribbon Loading, Right Hand Units

Media & Ribbon Loading

Ribbon Loading

To load ribbon, refer to Figure 4 (for right-hand units) or Figure 5 (for left-hand units).

NOTE: Do not load ribbon if the printer is to be used in the direct thermal mode.

CAUTION: When installing the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply spindle, make sure it is pushed up against the stop and that the ribbon is aligned squarely with its core. Do not use ribbon that is narrower than the media. If the printhead is not protected by the smooth backing of the ribbon, premature printhead failure may result due to excessive abrasion.

Right Hand Units

1.	Push the ribbon roll onto the
	supply spindle (N) as far as it
	will go, so the ribbon feeds as
	shown in Figure 4.
2.	Install an empty ribbon core
	onto the ribbon take-up
	spindle (O).
3.	Open the printhead assembly
	(C) by unlatching the print-
	head lock lever (D) from the
	locking pin (E).
4.	Thread the ribbon below the
	lower ribbon guide roller (P),
	under the printhead assembly
	(C), and up and over the
	upper ribbon guide roller (Q)
	as shown in Figure 4. Use
	caution not to crease or
	wrinkle the ribbon!
5.	Attach the ribbon to the

N

PAUSE DATA MEDIA RIBBON ERROR POWER

PREVIOUS
NEXT	PAUSE	FEED
SETUP/EXIT	CANCEL	CALIBRATE

O

Q

OPEN D

take-up spindle core (use a

label if needed) and wind for

several turns in the direction

shown in Figure 4.

6. Close the printhead assembly

(C) by latching the printhead

lock lever (D) onto the

locking pin (E).

7. Insure the ribbon is located

between the Ribbon Sensor

and the Sensor Reflector

positioned above it.

P

C

E

Figure 4. Ribbon Loading (Right-Hand Units)

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