Printer Setup

Ribbon

5.Observe the results. Did the ribbon leave a mark on the paper?

If the ribbon...

Then...

Left a mark on the paper

The ribbon is coated on the outer surface.

Did not leave a mark on

The ribbon is likely coated on the inner surface.

the paper

a.

Flip the ribbon over on the paper so the inner side of the

 

 

ribbon comes in contact with the paper.

 

b.

Scratch the outer surface of the unrolled ribbon with

 

 

your fingernail.

 

c.

Lift the ribbon from the paper.

 

d.

Observe the results again. The ribbon should have left a

 

 

mark on the paper. If not, repeat the test, starting with

 

 

the first side again. You may need to scratch the surface

 

 

of the ribbon harder.

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