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Load the Ribbon
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P1056468-002 7/3/13
Load the Ribbon
Use the instructions in this section to load ribbon (if used) in your printer. Ribbon is used only
with thermal transfer labels. For direct thermal labels, do not load ribbon in the printer.
To determine if ribbon must be used with a particular media, see When to Use Ribbon
on page 49.
To load ribbon, complete these steps:
1. Raise the media door.
2. Align the arrow (1) on the ribbon take-up spindle knob with the notch (2) in the ribbon
take-up spindle.
Caution • While performing any tasks near an open printhead, remove all rings, watches,
hanging necklaces, identification badges, or other metallic objects that could touch the
printhead. You are not required to turn off the printer power when working near an open
printhead, but Zebra recommends it as a precaution. If you turn off the power, you will lose
all temporary settings, such as label formats, and you must reload them before you resume
printing.
Important • Use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the printhead from wear.
Ribbon must be coated on the outside. See Coated Side of Ribbon on page 49 for more
information.
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