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3. Guide the ink ribbon under the print head.
Fig. 3-5 - Guiding the ink ribbon under the print head
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The coated side of the ink ribbon must point away from the print head (i.e. downwards). The
coating on ThermoTex ink ribbons is on the outside.
4. Push an empty paper core on the front ribbon holder and put the shaft into the holder.
5. Fasten the end of the ink ribbon to the paper core with a piece of adhesive tape and turn the core in the
direction shown to make the ink ribbon taut.
Fig. 3-6 - Fastening the ink ribbon
6. Close the print head by pressing the flat part of the ink ribbon bearing down. The mechanism engages
on closing.
7. Close the printer cover.
8. Switch the printer on. The Power and Print LEDs on the control panel light up. Press the Feed button to
move the tape on to the next label and cut it there when a cutter is installed.
Press down here
