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Bradyprinter THT MVPplus Quick Reference Guide
Load the Ribbon
English 13293LB-12 Rev. 2 16Nov2004 EN-9
Load the Ribbon
Figure 7 • Load the Ribbon
Refer to Figure 7.
1. Press the printhead open lever. The printhead assembly springs up. Continue to pivot the
printhead until it “locks” into place.
2. Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle.
3. Place the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply spindle.
4. Thread the ribbon approximately 18 inches (45 cm) past the printhead assembly.
5. Close the printhead assembly, keeping the ribbon aligned with the guide mark near the left
edge of the ribbon guide plate.
6. Wind the ribbon clockwise onto the ribbon take-up spindle for several turns.
Remove the Ribbon
While holding the ribbon take-up spindle, turn the release knob counterclockwise on the end
of the ribbon take-up spindle. Then, slide the ribbon off the spindle.
Important • To protect the printhead from wear, always use ribbon that is wider than the
media.
Note • For direct thermal printing, do not load ribbon in the printer.
Ribbon
supply spindle
Ribbon take-up spindle
Printhead open lever
Ribbon
guide plate