User's Manual

28 R110/R170XiIIIPlus User Guide
Printer Operation
Load the Printer
Remove Used Ribbon
When the ribbon has run out or must be changed, remove the used ribbon from the take-up
spindle. This illustration shows the ribbon take-up spindle.
To remove used ribbon, complete these steps:
1. Open the printhead.
2. Has the ribbon run out?
• Ye s — continue with the next step.
• No — tear or cut the ribbon as close to the ribbon take-up spindle as possible.
3. While holding the ribbon take-up spindle, turn the ribbon release knob clockwise until it
stops. This causes the ribbon release bars to pivot down, easing the spindle’s grip on the
used ribbon.
4. Slide the used ribbon off of the ribbon take-up spindle.
5. Align the arrow on the ribbon take-up spindle knob with the notch in the ribbon take-up
spindle.
6. To load new ribbon, see Load Ribbon on page 24.
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Used ribbon
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Ribbon take-up spindle
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Ribbon release bars
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Notch in ribbon take-up spindle
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Arrow on ribbon take-up spindle
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Ribbon release knob
Caution • Do not cut through the ribbon that is on the take-up spindle because you
may damage the spindle. Use the release knob to slide the ribbon off of the spindle.
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