Printer Operation

Loading Ribbon

Loading Ribbon

Before you load ribbon, make sure that the media that you are using needs ribbon. Only thermal transfer media requires ribbon. Ribbon is not required with direct thermal media, though it may be used to protect the printhead from abrasion. For more information, see When to Use Ribbon on page 16.

Caution • Use ribbon that is wider than the thermal transfer media. If the printhead is not protected by the ribbon, the resulting abrasion from the media may cause premature printhead wear.

Figure 17 shows the printer components that are mentioned in the ribbon loading procedure.

Figure 17 • Interior Components for Ribbon Loading

Figure 18 • Ribbon Path

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1Top roller

2Ribbon take-up spindle

3Ribbon supply spindle

4Ribbon dancer assembly upper roller (only on some models)

5Ribbon dancer assembly lower roller (only on some models)

6Ribbon guide roller

7Platen roller (not shown)

8Printhead lever (shown in the Closed position)

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R110Xi/R170Xi User Guide

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