Printer Setup and Operation
Load Ribbon and Media
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Load Ribbon and Media
Use the instructions in this section to load ribbon (if used) and media in a ZE500™ print
engine. Ribbon is used with thermal transfer labels. For direct thermal labels, do not load
ribbon in the print engine. To
determine if ribbon must be used with a particular media, see
When to Use Ribbon on page 41.
To load ribbon and media, complete these steps:
Loading Ribbon
1.
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. See
Coated Side of Ribbon on page 41 for more
information.
Caution • The printhead may be hot and could cause severe burns. Allow the
printhead to cool.
Rotate the printhead-release latch to the open position.
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