SATO 400e Printer User Manual


 
Unit 3: Installation
SATO XL400-410e Operator Manual PN 9001135A Page 3-7
Figure 3-3f, Media Loading
RIBBON LOADING
Perform the following steps to load the printer with ribbon. This procedure covers only the
physical installation of ribbon. Refer to the Configuration unit for setup instructions.
1 Switch the printer power switch off and disconnect the power supply cord (Figure 3-4a).
2 Open the top housing cover.
3 Release the print head latch (Figure 3-4b).
4 Insert ribbon roll onto the ribbon unwind spindle to unwind counter-clockwise (Figure 3-4c).
5 Insert a ribbon core onto the ribbon rewind spindle.
6 Route the free end of the ribbon around the print assembly (Figure 3-4d).
7 Tape the free end of the ribbon to the ribbon core (Figure 3-4e).
8 Rotate the ribbon rewind spindle clockwise until several layers of ribbon are on the core.
9 Lower the print head latch sandwiching the media and ribbon together (Figure 3-4f).
10 Close top housing cover.
11 Restore power and test print label (Figure 3-4g).
Label/Tag
Power Switch