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Section 2 Operations Overview
Load Ribbon
To load ribbon, refer to Figure 2-13 and follow the procedure below.
Figure 2-11. Ribbon Supply Spindle
3. Open the printhead.
4. Tear off a strip of
media (labels and
liner) about 6–12 in.
(15–31 cm) long from
the roll. Peel off a
label from this strip.
Apply half of this label
to the end of the strip
and the other half to
the end of the ribbon.
This half acts as a
ribbon leader.
Figure 2-12. Ribbon Leader
5. Thread the ribbon (with leader, if used) as shown in Figure 2-13 without creasing or
wrinkling it.
6. Place the ribbon with leader around the ribbon take-up spindle and wind
counterclockwise for several turns.
Note • Use ribbon that is at least as wide as the media. The smooth liner of the
ribbon protects the printhead from wear and premature failure due to excessive
abrasion. When printing in Direct Thermal Mode, ribbon is not used and should
not be loaded in the printer.
1. Align the segments of the ribbon supply
spindle as shown.
2. Place the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply
spindle.
Note • Ensure that the core is pushed up against the stop on the ribbon supply
spindle and that the ribbon is aligned squarely with its core. If this is not done,
the ribbon may not cover the printhead entirely on the inside, exposing print
elements to potentially damaging contact with the media.
Note • (Optional) To make ribbon loading and unloading easier, make a leader
for your ribbon roll if it doesn’t already have one.
Ribbon
Label
Strip of Liner
6–12 in.
(15–31 cm) long
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