3.3 Ribbon Loading Instructions
1. Place an empty paper core on the ribbon rewind spindle.
2. Install the ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle. With the flanged end facing you,
the ribbon should hang down on the right. Snap the spindle into place.
3. Release the printer carriageby pulling forward on the printer carriage release
lever. It may be helpful to push down lightly on the front of the printer carriage to
release the tension.
4. Pull the ribbon leader to the front from beneath the printer carriage. Attach the
ribbon leader to the ribbon rewind paper core.
5. Rotate the ribbon rewind roller until the ribbon leader is thoroughly and firmly
encompassed by the black section of the ribbon.
6. Engage the printer carriage.
7. Close the printer cover and press the
FEED
button until the green
ON-LINE
LED
illuminates.
3.3.1 Changing Ribbons
1. Release the printer carriage as described above
2. Cut the ribbon with scissors
3. Discard the used ribbon and take up core.
4. Load ribbon as described above.
Note: If tape is already loaded it may help to temporarily move it from the tape roll
and place it inside the cover of the printer. This allows more room to load the ribbon.
After the ribbon is loaded, return the tape to its proper place.
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