32 Handling of Consumables
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MICROPLEX
Operator’s Manual SOLID T11 DT / TT
Edition 1.1
5.
Take the ribbon roll and remove the protection foil, if
necessary (by unwinding it and cutting it off).
6.
Look at the Winding diagram shown in section 5.1 (and
inside the printer’s top cover, too) to locate the ribbon supply
spindles inside the printer and to find the right unwinding
direction for the ribbon roll.
7.
Press outward on the right ribbon supply spindle (spring
loaded) to make room for the installation of the ribbon.
8.
At first, place the new ribbon roll on the left spindle.
Please note: the notches in the core have to line up with the
tangs on the spindle.
9.
Place the ribbon on the right ribbon supply spindle, too
(again making sure the notches in the core line up with the
tangs on the spindle before releasing the spring loaded
spindle).
Fig. 5.3.1.b Ribbon roll placed on both ribbon supply spindles
Drive tangs
Ribbon
supply core
Center
justified
ribbon
