54Operations Load Ribbon

Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches, hanging necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the printhead. You are not required to turn off the printer power when working near an open printhead, but Zebra recommends it as a precaution. If you turn off the power, you will lose all temporary settings, such as label formats, and you must reload them before you resume printing.

To load ribbon, complete these steps:

1.Set the ribbon supply spindle for normal or low tension.

•To place the ribbon supply spindle in the normal position, firmly pull out the spindle end cap until it extends and clicks in place, as shown in Figure 13. Use this setting for most applications.

•To place the ribbon supply spindle in the low-tension position, firmly push in the end cap until it retracts and clicks in place, as shown in Figure 13. Use this setting when using a narrow ribbon or if normal tension hampers ribbon movement.

Figure 13 • Ribbon Spindle—Normal and Low Tension

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1Normal Position (Spindle End Cap Extended)

2Low-Tension Position (Spindle End Cap Retracted)

2.Press the printhead release latch to open the printhead assembly. Lift the printhead until it latches open.

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S4M User Guide

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