Loading Ribbon
To install the ribbon supply roll, follow the steps below:
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Thermal transfer media (accepts wax and/or resin transferred off a ribbon) must
be used when a ribbon is used.
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When loading a ribbon, install the supply and take-up rolls, then tighten the
ribbon the carriage.
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Prepare the ribbon by removing wrapping and pulling the adhesive strip free.
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Thread the ribbon through the carriage.
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Press the right side onto the supply hub.
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Align the notches on the left side and mount onto the spokes of the left hub.
To install the take-up core, use the following steps:
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Press the right side onto the take-up hub.
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Align the notches on the left side and mount onto the spokes of the left hub.
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You can find the first ribbon take-up core in the packing box. Subsequently, use
the empty supply core to take up the next roll of ribbon.
To attach and tighten the ribbon, use the following steps:
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You must align the ribbon so that it will be taken straight onto the core.
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Attach the ribbon to the take up core. Use the adhesive strip on the new rolls;
otherwise use tape.
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Turn the ribbon take-up gear counter-clockwise (top moves toward rear) to remove
slack from the ribbon.
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Close the top cover. Remember that you need to release the cover lock, lower the
top cover, and press down until the latches snap into place.