User`s guide
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LOADINg ThE PRINTER
G. Grab the ribbon leader that is hanging down.
H. Pull it toward you and underneath the ribbon mechanism and print head, up to
the front hub and ribbon rewind spindle.
FIGURE 12 Ribbon supply (4.3") being pulled down
FIGURE 13 Ribbon supply (4.3") being pulled up to the
ribbon rewind spindle
NOTE: The ribbon should rotate with ease as you unroll it.
I. Tape the entire width of the end of the ribbon leader to the ribbon rewind
spindle’s paper core, placing one piece of tape horizontally.
J. Roll the ribbon rewind spindle (top side of spindle moving away from you) to
secure the ribbon supply and eliminate wrinkles, fingerprints or flaws. Your ribbon
supply should now be loaded.
NOTE: The ribbon-loading process is the same for all ribbon sizes in steps D – J.
Figures 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14 and 15 illustrate 4.3" ribbon supply.
FIGURE 14 Ribbon supply (4.3") taped to ribbon
rewind spindle
FIGURE 15 Ribbon supply (4.3") rolled tight