Setting up the printer
October 1997
2-9
Loading ribbon in the printer
The ribbon fits easily in the printer. There is only one way to correctly
place the spools.
Follow these steps to load a ribbon:
IMPORTANT: Hold the ribbon spools by the ends to avoid fingerprints.
Also, wear lint-free gloves when handling ribbon spools.
1. Remove the old ribbon spools and dispose of them.
NOTE: Images remain on the ribbon after printing. If you are working
with confidential documents, you may, to maintain security,
need to consider alternate ways of disposing of the ribbon.
2. Clean the print head. See page 2-5 for instructions.
3. Remove the new ribbon spools from the box.
The supply spool is longer than the take–up spool. For new ribbons,
the supply spool will be loaded with ribbon and the take-up spool will
be empty.
4. Push the left side of the take–up spool into the left side of the top
spool holder (the holders are spring–loaded).
5. Match the notches in the take–up spool with the notches on the right
spool holder.
6. Insert the right side of the take–up spool into the holder on the right.
7. Hold the supply spool so that the adhesive strip on the ribbon is
facing you and the barcode is on the left. Make sure, especially
when you are reloading a partially used spool, that the spool
notches are on the right.
