Zebra Technologies 79695L-002 manual 57

Operations 57

Load Ribbon

3.Insert the ribbon into the printer. In this step, follow the instructions for the Thermal Transfer option installed in your printer.

Ribbon Coated Outside (black ribbon spindle)

a.Hold the ribbon with the loose end unrolling clockwise.

Ribbon Coated Inside (gray ribbon spindle)

a.Hold the ribbon with the loose end unrolling counterclockwise.

b. Place the roll of ribbon on the ribbon supply	b. Place the roll of ribbon on the ribbon supply
spindle (1) and push it all the way back.	spindle (1) and push it all the way back.

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c.Pull the end of the ribbon under the printhead assembly (1) and out the front of the printer. Extend the ribbon approximately 24 in.

(610 mm) out of the printer.

c.Pull the end of the ribbon under the printhead assembly (1) and out the front of the printer. Extend the ribbon approximately 24 in.

(610 mm) out of the printer.

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6/6/08 Z Series®/RZ™ Series User Guide 79695L-002 Rev. A