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Operations
Load Ribbon
6/30/06 105SL User Guide 11342L-001 Rev. A
Load Ribbon
Always 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 27 to determine which side
of a ribbon is coated). For direct thermal printing, do not load ribbon in the printer.
Figure 21 • Ribbon Path
To load ribbon, complete these steps:
1. Align the segments of the ribbon supply spindle.
2. Orient the ribbon with the loose end unrolling clockwise.
3. Place the roll of ribbon on the ribbon supply spindle and push it all the way back.