Specifications

32056L Rev. 2 12/4/01 105SL Maintenance Manual Page 2-19
OPERATION OVERVIEW SECTION 2
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Since the rewind spindle holds the backing from a standard-size media roll, we recommend
that you perform this procedure whenever you change the media.
Use the following procedure to remove the backing material from the rewind spindle.
NOTE: The printer does not need to be turned off for this procedure.
1. Unwind approximately 36″ (915 mm) of backing from the rewind spindle. Cut it off at the
spindle.
2. Pull out the hook. Slide the backing material off of the rewind spindle and discard.
3. Wind the media around the rewind spindle once or twice and reinstall the hook.
Continue winding to remove any slack in the media.
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NOTE: Do NOT load ribbon if the printer is to be used in the direct thermal mode.
Load ribbon before performing calibration for thermal transfer print mode. A calibration must
be performed when media and ribbon (if used) are first installed in the printer, or when a
different type of media or ribbon is being used.
Use the following procedure to load the ribbon.
NOTE: Always use ribbon that is at least as wide as the media. The smooth
backing of the ribbon protects the printhead from wear and premature
failure due to excessive abrasion. For the direct thermal print mode,
ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in the printer.
1. Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle as shown in Figure 2-19.
2. Place the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply spindle.
NOTE: Make sure that the core is pushed up against the stop on the ribbon
supply spindle and that the ribbon is aligned squarely with its core. If this
is not done, the ribbon may not cover the printhead entirely on the inside,
exposing print elements to potentially damaging contact with the media.
Figure 2-19. Aligning Spindle Segments