Getting Started
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January 1998
Printer Inside View
supply spool holders
takeup spool holders
thermal
head
Thermal head—the thermal head heats the ribbon to transfer the color
dyes to paper.l
CAUTION: Never rub or wipe anything across the thermal head
except when cleaning it. Refer to the section entitled
“Cleaning the thermal head,” in this chapter for more
information.
Ribbon spool holders—the ribbon contains dye that creates printed
images. These holders hold the ribbon supply and take-up spools in place.
