Chapter 4 Media (Paper) and Ribbon
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5. Temporarily winding the ribbon with a length of about 300 mm (1 ft) unwound between mandrels
around the lower, bottom side of the printhead assembly, first fit both sockets of the ribbon
takeup and supply mandrels, then snap into place both knobs of the ribbon takeup and supply
mandrels.
6. Remove any slack and wrinkles by turning the knob of the ribbon takeup mandrel clockwise,
making sure that the ribbon is wound evenly between two mandrels.
7. Lower the printhead assembly with ribbon and push down firmly to lock. The ribbon is now
loaded. Lastly close the top cover.
Socket of ribbon takeup
mandrel
Knob of ribbon takeup mandrel
Knob of ribbon supply mandrel
Socket of ribbon supply
mandrel
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