Printer Operation

Loading Ribbon

Remove Used Ribbon

When the ribbon has run out or must be changed, remove the used ribbon from the take-up spindle (Figure 25).

Figure 25 • Ribbon Take-Up Spindle

1 2 3

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5

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1Used ribbon

2Ribbon take-up spindle

3Ribbon release bars

4Notch in ribbon take-up spindle

5Arrow on ribbon take-up spindle

6Ribbon release knob

To remove used ribbon, complete these steps:

1.Open the printhead.

2.Has the ribbon run out?

If the ribbon...

Then

Ran out

Continue with the next step.

Did not run out

Tear or cut the ribbon as close to the ribbon take-up spindle

 

as possible.

 

Caution • Do not cut through the ribbon that is on the

 

take-up spindle because you may damage the spindle.

 

Use the ribbon release knob to slide the ribbon off of the

 

spindle.

3.While holding the ribbon take-up spindle, turn the ribbon release knob clockwise until it stops.

The ribbon release bars pivot down, easing the spindle’s grip on the used ribbon.

4.Slide the used ribbon off of the ribbon take-up spindle.

5.Align the arrow on the ribbon take-up spindle knob with the notch in the ribbon take-up spindle.

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