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Load Media and Transfer Ribbon
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P1061739-002 ZD500 Quick Reference Guide 01/23/2014
Load Media and Transfer Ribbon
Loading Ribbon Ribbon is used only with thermal transfer labels. For direct thermal labels,
do not load ribbon in the printer (omit steps 2 through 6 in the following procedure).
Loading Media Use the instructions in this section to load ribbon and to load roll media in
Tear-Off mode. For instructions for loading fanfold media or for loading in different print
modes, refer to the User Guide.
Preparing Media
Whether your roll media is inside or outside wound, you load it into the printer the same way.
• Remove the outside length of media. During shipment, handling, or storage, the roll may
become dirty or dusty. Removing the outside length of media avoids dragging adhesive or
dirty media between the printhead and platen.
Caution • When you are loading media or ribbon, remove all jewelry that could come into
contact with the printhead or other
printer parts.
Caution • Before touching the printhead assembly, discharge any built-up static electricity
by touching the metal
printer frame or by using an anti-static wriststrap and mat.
Important • Use ribbon that is wider than the media to protect the printhead from wear.
Ribbon must be coated on the outside (refer to the User Guide for more information).