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Printer Setup and Calibration
Before You Begin
7.Are you using direct thermal labels?
•If yes, close the printhead and go to To print a configuration label, complete these steps: on page 18.
•If no, go to To make a ribbon leader, complete these steps: on page 13.
!Important • The label type determines whether ribbon is needed.
‡Direct thermal labels do not need ribbon. Do not load ribbon with direct thermal labels.
‡Thermal transfer labels do need ribbon.
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1.Unroll about 6″ (150 mm) of ribbon from the roll.
2.Tear off a strip of labels and liner about 6″ (150 mm) long from the label roll.
3.Peel off a label from the liner and apply half of the label to the end of the liner and half to the end of the ribbon.
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