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Load Ribbon
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9. Close the printhead assembly.
10. If the printer is paused (the PAUSE light is blinking), press PAUSE to enable printing.
Load Ribbon
This section applies only to printers that have the Thermal Transfer option installed.
Figure 5 • Ribbon Path
Note • Always use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the printhead from wear.
For direct thermal printing, do not load ribbon in the printer.
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Printhead assembly
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Ribbon supply spindle
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Ribbon take-up spindle
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Tension blades
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