Datamax Prodigy Plus, Operator'S Manual

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10. Raise the Hinge Plate and close the Printhead by rotating the
Printhead Latch clockwise.
11. Locate the Ribbon ON/OFF switch, (see Figure 2-12), and slide the
switch to the right to select Thermal Transfer (ribbon on). If no
ribbon is used, place the switch in the off position for direct thermal.
This Switch is not available with the LCD/Keypad Front Panel
Option, (see Section 3.2).
Figure 2-12 Selecting Ribbon On (Thermal Transfer)
Ribbon Removal:
1. Cut the ribbon anywhere between the Take-Up Hub and Printhead.
2. Rotate the Printhead Latch counterclockwise to raise the Printhead,
then lower the hinge plate.
3. While holding the ribbon Take-Up Hub, rotate the J-hook clockwise
to unlatch it, then slide off the used ribbon.
4. Turn the Ribbon Supply Hub clockwise to draw the unused portion
of the ribbon back onto the Ribbon Supply Roll.
5. Raise the Hinge Plate and close the Printhead by rotating the
Printhead Latch clockwise.