Zebra Technologies Z6Mplus manual Load the Ribbon, To load ribbon, complete these steps

Printer Operation

Load the Ribbon

Load the Ribbon

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 if normal tension hampers the ribbon movement.

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.

Figure 26 • Ribbon Path

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1Strip Plate

2Printhead Assembly

3Release Knob

4Tension Blades

5Ribbon Take-Up Spindle

6Ribbon Supply Spindle

7Ribbon Sensor

8Printhead Open Lever

To load ribbon, complete these steps:

1.Set the spindle for normal or low tension.

•To place the spindle in the normal position, firmly pull out the spindle end cap until it extends and clicks in place, as shown in Figure 27.

•To place the spindle in the low-tension position, firmly push in the end cap until it retracts and clicks in place, as shown in Figure 27.

40 Z4Mplus/Z6Mplus User Guide 13163L Rev. 3 5/20/2004