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TnP-500 User Manual Wavecom
Loading the Ribbon 
You need to remove the old ribbon (which will be spooled under the top cover shown in step 1) before loading a new 
ribbon. To remove this ribbon, simply hold the ribbon roll and move it to the right (away from the blue gear).
1.  To begin, open the printer top 
cover by pulling the tabs located 
on each side towards the front of 
the printer, and then lift the top 
cover to the maximum open angle.
4.  Push the ribbon into the right axle 
(black), then align the notches on 
the left and insert the ribbon onto 
the gear (blue)
2.  Insert an empty core between the 
gear and the axle - ensure the 
notches align as shown
3.  Open the printer and get the 
thermal transfer ribbon ready. 
Ensure the ribbon unwinds from 
underneath as shown in Step 5
6.  Attach the ribbon to the empty 
roll using a piece of tape - try to 
attach the ribbon as straight as 
possible.
5.  Next, gently pull the ribbon out, up and over the print 
head, around to the empty core.
7.  Use the ribbon rewind gear 
to tighten the ribbon against 
the print head, then close the 
printer.