Printer Setup and Operation
Load Silverline Media and Calibrate the Printer
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P1089083-001   ZT410 RFID Printer for Silverline Media User Guide 10/7/16
Instructions for Loading Ribbon
Ribbon is used only with thermal transfer labels. For direct thermal labels, do not load ribbon 
in the printer. To determine if ribbon must be used with a particular media, see When to Use 
Ribbon on page 22.
To load ribbon, complete these steps:
1. Raise the media door.
Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches, 
hanging necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the 
printhead. You are not required to turn off the printer power when working near an open 
printhead, but Zebra recommends it as a precaution. If you turn off the power, you will lose 
all temporary settings, such as label formats, and you must reload them before you resume 
printing.
Important • Use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the printhead from wear. 
Ribbon must be coated on the outside.