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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION
Page 2-8 LM Basic 408e/412e Operator’s Manual
2.2 LOADING THE CARBON RIBBON
1. Lift up the main cover. Make sure that the cover is
pushed upwards until it rests firmly on top of the
printer, in case it falls downwards and injures you.
2. Pull the purple Head Lock lever upwards in a
counterclockwise direction. The print head
assembly will be lifted up to allow ribbon loading.
The rightmost white plastic shaft is the Ribbon
Feeder Shaft. The left-most shaft is the Ribbon
Take-Up Shaft.
3. Insert the carbon ribbon in the Ribbon Feeder
shaft. Push the ribbon roll inwards all the way, with
the ribbon winding in a counterclockwise direction,
as shown. Pull the ribbon around the print head
assembly so it reaches the Ribbon Take-up Shaft.
The dull side of the ribbon should be facing down.
4. Insert an empty ribbon core into the Ribbon Take-
Up Shaft. If necessary, use secure the ribbon with
adhesive tape, and wind the ribbon around the
core a few times.
Note:
If in doubt about the ribbon path, refer to the useful
diagram pasted inside the Main Cover.
5. Press the purple Head Lock lever clockwise and
downwards to lock the print head assembly into
place. The ribbon is now loaded.
Note:
To remove the ribbon, reverse the steps described
here. For maximum print quality and printer
durability use genuine SATO carbon ribbons.
Caution
• When replacing the carbon ribbon, bear in mind that the print head and its surrounding area remain hot. Keep your fingers
away from these areas to prevent injury.
• Avoid touching even the edge of the print head with your bare hands.
Main Cover
Head Lock
lever (purple)
Print head
assembly
Ribbon Feeder
Shaft
Ribbon
Take-Up Shaft
Ribbon Feeder
Shaft
Carbon
ribbon
Ribbon Take-
Up Shaft
Head Lock
Lever
(purple)