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Loading the Ribbon
Caution: (1) Make sure the ink side of your ribbon faces outwards.
Always make sure the ink side of the ribbon faces the
media and NOT the printhead.
(2) The maximum width of the ribbon is 110mm. When
using a ribbon roll with a width less than 110m,
please place the ribbon roll in the middle of the
Ribbon Spindle corresponding to the symmetry
symbol (→|←).
(3) This section is not applicable to direct thermal printing.
1. Lift the top cover (Figure 5-1).
2. Push the TPH release lever to release the Printhead Module.
3. Lift the Printhead Module to expose the ribbon supply spindle (Figure
5-2).
4. Unwrap the ribbon roll pack and separate the ribbon roll and the core
(Figure 5-3).
5. Slide the roll of Ribbon onto one of the Ribbon Spindles and the core
onto the other spindle (Figure5-3).
6. Load the Ribbon Spindle into the printer and route the ribbon through
the Printhead Module as shown in Figure 5-4.
7. Wrap the end of the ribbon around the core (Figure5-5).
8. Load the core into the Ribbon rewinder (Figure5-6).
9. Turn the guide wheel on the left of the core to take up the loose ribbon
and tighten the ribbon.
10. Close the Printhead Module and press down until it locks into place.
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