Specifications

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SECTION 2 OPERATION OVERVIEW

3. To make ribbon loading and unloading easier, make a leader for your ribbon roll if it

doesn’t already have one. Refer to Figure 2-20.

4. Tear off a strip of media (labels and backing) about 6–12

″ (150–300 mm) long from the

roll. Peel off a label from this strip. Apply half of this label to the end of the strip and the

other half to the end of the ribbon. This acts as a ribbon leader.

5. Open the printhead and thread the leader and attached ribbon through the print

mechanism, under the upper roller and past the platen roller as shown in Figure 2-21.

6. Before wrapping the ribbon around the ribbon take-up spindle, ensure the ribbon hook

is placed correctly. The ribbon hook fits as shown in Figure 2-22.

Figure 2-20. Making a Ribbon Leader

Figure 2-21. Ribbon Installation

Ribbon

Label

Strip of Media

6-12 Inches Long

Backin

Lower Roller

Upper Roller

Ribbon Supply Spindle

Ribbon Take-Up Spindle

Head

Open

Head

Closed

laten Roller