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Loading the print cartridge
Insert the print cartridge with the VP mark into
the printer.
Use only the video print cartridge supplied with the
video print paper packed in the same carton.
1 While pressing down the lever,
open the cartridge compartment
lid.
2 Wind up the ink ribbon to remove
the slack.
3 Insert the print cartridge firmly
until it clicks into place and close
the cartridge compartment lid.
2
1
If the cartridge compartment lid
does not close
Remove the print cartridge, and then reinsert it.
MCaution
Never put your hand into the cartridge
compartment. The thermal head reaches
high temperatures, especially after
repeated printing.
Notes
• When you put the print cartridge,
stand it as illustrated so that dust will
not get on the ink ribbon.
• Do not touch the ink ribbon or place
the print cartridge in a dusty location.
Fingerprints or dust on the ink ribbon
may result in imperfect printing.
To remove the used print cartridge
Open the cartridge compartment lid and push up the
eject lever.
To load the half-used print cartridge
If ink ribbon should tear
Repair the ribbon with transparent tape. There should be
no problem with using the remaining portion of the
ribbon. Before loading the print cartridge into the printer,
turn the reel until the transparent tape hides.
Remove any slack (1).
Then, while pressing the
center of the reel, wind the
ink ribbon until the black
bar appears on the left (2).
2
1
Remove any slack (1).
Then, while pressing the
center of the reel, wind the
ink ribbon until the black
bar appears on the left (2).
m
Repair with transparent
tape.
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