User guide
18 XiIIIPlus User Guide 13383L-001 Rev. 1 7/8/2004
Printer Setup
Ribbon
5. Observe the results. Did the ribbon leave a mark on the paper?
If the ribbon... Then...
Left a mark on the paper The ribbon is coated on the outer surface.
Did not leave a mark on
the paper
The ribbon is likely coated on the inner surface.
a. Flip the ribbon over on the paper so the inner side of the
ribbon comes in contact with the paper.
b. Scratch the outer surface of the unrolled ribbon with
your fingernail.
c. Lift the ribbon from the paper.
d. Observe the results again. The ribbon should have left a
mark on the paper. If not, repeat the test, starting with
the first side again. You may need to scratch the surface
of the ribbon harder.