Loading labels and ribbon
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G5581A Microplate Labeler Quick Guide
b
While firmly holding the hub, turn the green knob counterclockwise
to
expand the hub and secure the ribbon core.
c
Guide the ribbon under and then over the take-up hub so that it winds
counterclockwise. Use adhesive tape to secure the end of the ribbon to the
ribbon core. Make sure the edge of the ribbon is flush with the core against the
printer.
4
Turn the ribbon take-up hub (
3
) counterclockwise to smooth out the ribbon slack.
If you are also loading labels, continue to the next procedure. If you are finished loading
all media, turn the printhead lever (
2
) clockwise to lower the printhead.
Removing a used label roll
See the following figure for the component locations referenced in the procedure.
To remove a used label roll:
1
If the printhead is not already in the up position, lift the printhead lever (
1
)
counterclockwise to lift the printhead.
2
Push down on the pinch-roller lever (
2
) to release the label strip.
3
Cut the used label strip, and wind it fully around the rewinder (
3
).
4
While firmly holding the rewinder (
3
), turn the green knob clockwise
to
contract the rewinder and release the wound roll.
5
Remove the wound roll.
Note:
You will remove the empty label core when you install the new label roll in
the following procedure.
1
2
3