Printer Basics

Load the Ribbon

Load the Ribbon

Note • The ribbon supply spindle in your printer is a dual-tension variety. Most applications require the spindle to be in the normal position. The low tension position is recommended only when a wide ribbon is used or normal tension hampers the ribbon movement.

See the instructions below to load the ribbon:

1.To place this spindle in the normal position, firmly pull out the spindle end cap until it clicks as shown in below.

2.To place the spindle in the low tension position, firmly push in the end cap until it clicks in place.

Spindle End Cap

Spindle End Cap

Extended

Retracted

Note • Always use ribbon that is wider than the media. The smooth liner of the ribbon protects the printhead from wear. For direct thermal printing, do not load ribbon in the printer.

Refer to illustration on the next page.

3.Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up.

4.Orient the ribbon as shown. Push the ribbon roll completely onto the ribbon supply spindle.

5.Pull the end of the ribbon over the ribbon sensor, under the printhead assembly, and out the front of the printer.

6.Hold the ribbon snug and free of wrinkles and in line with the guide mark near the left edge of the strip plate. Close the printhead assembly.

7.Wind the ribbon clockwise onto the ribbon take-up spindle.

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