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3. Setup 
3.1 Loading labels or tags 
 
1.  Lift the top cover. 
2.  Press the two print head releases down to unlock the print head module. 
3.  Unwrap the new media, and unwind a few labels from the roll. Labels 
should be wound face-in for the best results. 
4.  Slide the center justified paper guides apart until the label roll drops down 
between them. 
5.  Place media roll in the paper tray such that the media unwinds from the 
bottom of the roll toward the front of the printer. The label image surface 
must face up as it passes under the print head. 
6.  Move the purple paper guides in place to fix the label position. 
7.  Lift the print head and slip the free end of the media under the print head 
and slide it out the through the front paper exit. 
8.  Lower the printer head and press it down firmly until it locks securely on 
both sides. 
9.  Close the top cover. 
10. Wait until the ERROR stops blinking and becomes OFF. Press the FEED 
button to feed a label or to resume printing. 
 
3.2 Loading ribbon 
 
The CX series thermal transfer printer transfers ink from a ribbon to the label 
to produce an image. 
1.  Lift the top cover.