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UBI EasyCoder 91 – Installation & Operation Ed. 1
Chapter 3 Operation
Loading a Fresh Ribbon Roll, cont'd.
7
Guide the end of the transfer ribbon forward under the
print carriage and up in front of it. Using the tape fitted
at the end of the ribbon leader, affix the leader to the
top of the take-up core. Be careful to centre-align the
leader with the core.
8
Turn the front wheel on the right side clockwise to
wind up the leader onto the take-up core until the black
ink-coated ribbon becomes visible. Remove any slack.
9
If so required, also load a fresh supply of receiving
face material, e.g. paper, according to the instructions
earlier in this chapter.
10
Close the print carriage by pressing it firmly down
simultaneously on both sides. A load click indicates
locked position.
11
Close the printer's top cover.
12
Tap the Feed key until the indicator lamp becomes
green.
Removing a Partially Used Ribbon
When switching between direct thermal and thermal
transfer printing, or when switching between different
types of transfer ribbon, a partially used transfer ribbon
can be removed and saved for later use:
1
Open the printer's top cover by pressing the two cover
locks on either side and folding the cover upwards/
rearwards.
2
Pull the green carriage release lever, at the left side of
the print mechanism, forward and lift the print carriage
to open position.
3
Using a pair of scissors, cut the transfer ribbon just
below the take-up roll.
4
Rewind the unused ribbon onto the supply roll. Remove
the roll by pushing to the left until the right end
disengages and then lifting the roll up. Fasten the
loose end with a piece of tape or label, to prevent the
roll from unwrapping.
5
Remove the take-up roll by pushing to the left and
lifting up. Keep the core! You will need it later to use
as a take-up roll. Remove the used ribbon by unwinding
it into a waste basket.
Ribbon Load,
cont'd.
Note:
One roll of thermal
transfer ribbon roughly
corresponds to two rolls
of tags or labels.
