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GETTING STARTED
1.2
Loading Supplies
To load your Bronco with supplies, turn the system off using the power switch at the
back, near the power cord. Then, press inward at the textured areas on both sides of
the system, and raise the hinged cover. The cover will rest at the fully-opened position,
requiring about 12 inches of vertical clearance.
You need two supplies to print: the printing ribbon, or “ink,” and the label stock, or “vinyl.”
1.2.1
LOADING RIBBON
Ribbon comes in a roll, which fits underneath the print carriage. When printing, Bronco
will transfer colored resin from the ribbon onto your label stock, with the used ribbon
collecting on a take-up core above the print carriage for later disposal.
1.
Start with a new ribbon take-up core. Fit one end of the core onto the green spring-
loaded holder on the top of the print head carriage. Then, fit the other end of the
ribbon core onto the wheeled holder. Turn the take-up core or holder by hand, until
the tab on the holder locks into the notch in the core.
2.
Then, press the two green carriage release tabs. The print head carriage will spring
upward.
3.
Hold the new roll of ribbon so the loose end falls to the rear of the printer. Fit one
end of the ribbon core onto the green spring-loaded holder on the underside of
the print head carriage. Then, fit the other end of the ribbon core onto the geared
holder. Turn the ribbon core by hand until the tab on the holder locks into the notch
in the core.
4.
Pull the loose end of the ribbon up and around the print head carriage and use a
small piece of label stock or tape to secure the end of the ribbon to the top of the
empty rewind core.
5.
Pull the ribbon snug by turning the green take-up wheel.
