62Operations Load Ribbon

4.A ribbon leader makes ribbon loading and unloading easier. Does your roll of ribbon have paper or something else attached to the end to serve as a ribbon leader?

If…

Then…

 

 

Yes

Continue with the next step.

No a. Tear off a strip of media (labels and liner) about 6–12 in. (150–305 mm) long from the roll.

b.Peel a label from the media strip.

c.Use this label (1) to attach the end of the ribbon (2) to the media strip (3). The media strip acts as a leader.

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5.Open the printhead assembly by rotating the printhead-open lever counter-clockwise.

6.Thread the ribbon leader and attached ribbon over the lower roller (1) and under the upper roller (2).

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105SL User Guide

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