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Grasp the ribbon cartridge handle, and lift up to remove the print ribbon cartridge
(see
Figure 2-7
). Avoid touching the printhead cartridge and ribbon tracker.
Figure 2-7: Remove the print ribbon cartridge
Some users run a cleaning cycle whenever the print ribbon is changed. If your site
follows this policy, see
“Running a cleaning cycle” on page 4-2
for the steps to
follow, and then return to this section.
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Load the print ribbon
1
Remove the used ribbon and the used ribbon spools from the ribbon cartridge
shafts.
The print ribbon has a negative image of the information printed on the card.
Dispose of print ribbon according to your policy for protecting the data that might
be visible on it.
2
Unwrap the new print ribbon.
3
Slide the full supply roll onto the left ribbon cartridge shaft (see
Figure 2-8
).
4
Slide the empty take-up ribbon spool onto the right ribbon cartridge shaft (which
has a gear). Leave very little slack in the ribbon between the ribbon cartridge
spools (see
Figure 2-8
).
Figure 2-8: Load new print ribbon on the ribbon cartridge
5
If you use a monochrome (one-color) ribbon, tape the end of the new ribbon to the
empty take-up spool.
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Page 128: ...7 24 Install the printer User s Guide for Magna Platinum Series Printers ...
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