Primera FX500E, User Manual

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10
Hardware and Software Setup
E. LOADING THE RIBBON
The following steps only apply to thermal transfer printing mode
only. Direct thermal does not need ribbon to be installed.
Note: Media and ribbon types should be matched to provide with optimal print
results. Always use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the print
head from wear. For direct thermal printing, do not load ribbon in the
printer
1. Find the two Ribbon Core Adaptors in printer package and fix
them into new ribbon rolls from the left to the right.
2. Open Top Cover of the printer.
3. Push the Release Latch to open the printer module. Lift up the
printer module to check the Ribbon Supply Holder.
4. Install one ribbon roll and rotate it until
the notches align and lock into the left
side of Ribbon Supply hub, and then
into the right.
Note: The Ribbon Supply Holder accepts the coated
side of ribbon to be wound ink-side IN or wound
ink-side OUT.
Media Guides
PUSH
Module Release
Latch (Push)
Ribbon Supply Holder
Ribbon Supply Holder