3
LOADING RIBBON
This chapter describes how to load a ribbon roll.
There are different ribbon requirements for the three types of supplies:
Thermal Direct do not use a ribbon for printing.
Supplies
Thermal Transfer require a ribbon for printing.
Supplies
High Energy require a ribbon able to withstand high temperatures.
Supplies
If you are using thermal direct supplies, do not load a ribbon.
If you are using high energy supply, be sure to use a high energy ribbon.
See "Using a High Energy Ribbon
" for more information. To set ribbon
options at the printer, see "Ribbon
" in Chapter 4.
Loading Ribbon 3-1