36 Handling of Consumables
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MICROPLEX
Operator’s Manual LOGIJET T8-3
Edition 1.0prel
4.2.2. Ribbon Removal
The following steps are necessary if you want to switch from
printing in the thermal transfer mode to printing in the thermal
direct mode. In case only a used-up ribbon has to be removed
the steps 5 and 6 have to be omitted.
1.
Switch the printer to OFF LINE mode.
2.
Open the the printer hood completely.
3.
Push the printhead release lever clockwise to open the print
head mechanism.
4.
The core of a used-up ribbon can be removed by pulling it
from the ribbon supply spindle.
5.
If the inserted ribbon is not used-up, cut it close to the
ribbon rewind spindle.
6.
Rotate the ribbon supply spindle until the free end of the
ribbon is winded up.
The unused ribbon can remain within the device until it is
used for the next thermal transfer operation (if necessary
protect the ribbon against unintentional unwinding).
The ribbon has to be loaded as described in section
4.2.1.
7.
Rotate the rewind spindle until the free end of the used-up
ribbon is winded up.
8.
Remove the used-up ribbon from the rewind spindle and
dispose it according to the rules.
The media for thermal direct printing has to be loaded as
described in section 4.3.1.