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40 Zebra 105SL User’s Guide
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To load ribbon, refer to Figure 23 and follow the procedure below.
NOTE: Always use ribbon that is at least as wide as the media.
The smooth backing of the ribbon protects the printhead from wear
and premature failure due to excessive abrasion. (For direct
thermal print mode, ribbon is not used and should not be loaded in
the printer.)
1. Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle.
2. Place the ribbon roll on the ribbon supply spindle.
NOTE: Make sure that the core is pushed up
against the stop on the ribbon supply spindle and that the ribbon is
aligned squarely with its core. If this is not done, the ribbon may
not cover the printhead entirely on the inside, exposing print
elements to potentially damaging contact with the media.
3. To make ribbon loading and unloading easier, make a leader for your
ribbon roll if one is not present.
4. Tear off a strip of media (labels and
backing) about 6-12" (150-305 mm)
long from the roll. Peel off a label from
this strip. Apply half of this label to the
end of the strip and the other half to the
end of the ribbon. This acts as a ribbon
leader.
5. Open the printhead and thread the leader and attached ribbon through
the print mechanism, under the upper roller, and past the platen roller
as shown.
6. Before wrapping the ribbon around the ribbon take-up spindle, ensure
the ribbon hook is placed correctly. The ribbon hook fits snugly in the
notch (see Figure 24).
7. Place the ribbon (with leader) around the ribbon take-up spindle and
wind counterclockwise for several turns (see Figure 23).
8. Close the printhead.