Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon
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3. Perform the following sequence; open the top cover all the way until it stops at hinges, and
unlock the printhead assembly by pushing the printhead release lever and raise it until it stops
and stands upright.
4. Hold by both hands the ribbon with a length of about 300 mm (1 ft) unwound between mandrels;
the left hand grips the ribbon supply mandrel and the right hand grips the takeup mandrel.
Printhead release lever
Printhead assembly
Takeup mandrel gripped by
right hand
Ribbon supply
mandrel gripped
by left hand
Location for ribbon
mandrels when installed