Printer Operation

Load the Printer

To load the ribbon, complete these steps:

1.Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle as shown in Figure 19.

Figure 19 • Ribbon Supply Spindle Segments

2.Place the roll of ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle, and push the core as far back as it can go. Figure 20 shows the printer components that are mentioned in this procedure.

Figure 20 • Interior Components for Ribbon Loading

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1Top roller

2Ribbon take-up spindle

3Ribbon supply spindle

4Ribbon guide roller

5Ribbon leader attached to ribbon

6Platen roller (not shown)

7Printhead lever (shown in the Open position)

3.If the printhead is closed, open it using the printhead lever.

4.Thread the ribbon leader and attached ribbon under the ribbon guide roller, through the print mechanism, and past the platen roller.

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