Zebra P4T - Load the Ribbon Cartridge

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If you are using media that requires Thermal Transfer media, perform
this step. If you are using journal stock, or media that uses direct
thermal technology to print labels, omit this step.
1. Open the Printer Covers
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2. Load the Ribbon Cartridge.
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The Ribbon Cartridges are protected by a security device which
verifies compatiblity with P4T Series printers. Use of third party
cartridges will cause the printer to malfunction, and will void the
factory warranty.
Figure 9.1-Open the Printer Covers
3. Close the Printer Covers
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Always close the Ribbon Cartridge cover before closing the media
cover.
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Figure 9.2-Load the Ribbon Cartridge
Figure 9.3-Close the Printer Covers
3. Close the
Media Cover
2. Drop the cartridge in place
over the printhead as shown.
1. Press down on the
Media Cover Latch Lever
2. Media cover
opens
1. Ensure Media is
pulled out of
Printer
3. Press the Ribbon
Cartridge Cover latch.
Cover will slide open
2. Slide the Ribbon Car-
tridge Cover closed until it
locks in place.
1. Remove tape and pre-tension
the media to remove wrinkles.
3. Locating pins
on the cartridge
must lock into the
printer frame.
Printer Preparation
pg. 7
Connecting the
Printer pg. 27
Radio Regulatory
Information pg. 31
RP4T Printers pg.
35
Maintenance pg. 36
Troubleshooting pg.
38
Specications pg.
43
Appendices pg. 46 Index pg. 52
P4T Overview-
pg. 5
Manual
Introduction pg. 4