Loading labels and ribbon
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G5581A Microplate Labeler Quick Guide
Removing the used ribbon
See the following figure for the component locations referenced in the procedure.
To remove the used ribbon:
1
While firmly grasping the ribbon supply hub (
1
), turn the green knob clockwise
to contract the hub and loosen the empty roll. Slide the roll off of the hub.
2
Lift the printhead lever (
2
) counterclockwise to lift the printhead.
3
While firmly grasping the take-up hub (
3
), turn the green take-up knob clockwise
to contract the hub and loosen the used roll of ribbon. Slide the used roll off
of the take-up hub.
4
Lift the remaining ribbon out of the printer.
IMPORTANT
Clean the printhead before loading the new ribbon.
2
1
3
