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72 | Inserting/replacing ribbon Operating manual ALX 73x | file version 00 | 03/2012
S TARTUP AND OPERATION
ALX
73x
Inserting/replacing ribbon
Inserting ribbon
1. Open the cover.
2. If necessary remove used ribbon.
3. Place a new ribbon roll on the ribbon unwinding
mandrel [63A]. Insert an empty take-up roll onto the
ribbon rewinding mandrel [63B].
4. Insert the end of the ribbon below the ribbon deflec-
tor [63C] and thread through to side of printhead
[63D].
5. Pull the ribbon below the printhead from the side.
Next, unwind some ribbon and smoothen it out.
6. Pull the ribbon upwards and, as shown [62], pass it
around the ribbon roller [63E], ribbon deflection roll-
er and strain relief [63F].
7. Fasten the end of the ribbon to the take-up roll man-
drel [64].
WARNING!
Rotating parts can entrap objects and
body parts and draw them in!
 Never wear loose long hair, loose
jewellery, long sleeves or similar items
when working with the machine.
 Always close the printer cover before
printing.
The printhead can become hot during ope-
ration!
 Be careful whenever touching the prin-
ter.
CAUTION!
If the diameter of the wound ribbon becomes
too large, this will impair the printer opera-
tion.
 Always remove the used ribbon before
inserting a new ribbon roll.
[62] Threading diagram for ribbon.
[63] Printer with cover open.
A Ribbon unwinding mandrel
B Ribbon winding mandrel
C Deflector
D Printhead
E Ribbon roller
F Strain relief
[64] Printer with ribbon inserted.
A
B
C
E
F
D