User Manual
XLP 514/516
INSERTING AND REMOVING RIBBON
Inserting ribbon
Describes how to load thermal transfer ribbon for thermal transfer printing. No ribbon may be loaded
for direct thermal printing.
WARNING!
Danger of crushing fingers when closing the front hood.
► Always use the grip to open or close the front hood.
WARNING!
Danger of rotating parts drawing items in!
► Don´t wear loose long hair (if necessary, wear a hairnet).
► Keep loose jewellery, long sleeves, etc. away from rotating parts of the printer.
► Always close the front hood before printing.
WARNING!
The print head can become hot during operation!
► Be careful whenever touching the print head.
The illustrations in this chapter show a XLP 514. In case that the operation of the XLP 516 differs in
some points, this is indicated at the relevant point in the text
Before you begin
• Printer is stopped ( “Home” screen)
• Used ribbon has been removed
• New ribbon roll is at hand (ribbon must match the technical data)
• At first time loading: Empty cardboard sleeve is at hand
Procedure
1.
Open the front hood.
2.
Open the print head pressure lever (C).
A
C
B
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Operation
Inserting and removing ribbon