Codonics Horizon - Changing the Ribbon (Chromavista)

Horizon Starter Manual 3-7
Media Handling and Storage
When the ribbon on the ribbon spools has been consumed and
needs to be changed:
• The imager enters the Alert state.
• A message indicating that a new ribbon needs to be loaded is
displayed in the Status window.
1. Press the key.
The Main Menu displays.
2. Select the Load/Remove Ribbon menu option.
After selecting this option:
• The imager pauses, first completing the sheet if one is
currently printing.
• The ribbon supply spool inside the imager rises.
• After up to a minute to allow the thermal print head to cool,
the imager cover pops partially open.
3. Lift the cover all the way open, and locate the ribbon spools.
Changing the Ribbon (ChromaVista)
WARNING With the imager cover open, touch only those internal components
that are colored green (except for the pick tires, refer to the figure on page xx).
Remove rings, ties, jewelry, and other items, and tie back hair, so that they do
not fall into or get caught in the imager.
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To change the
color ribbon
MENU