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Printer Setup
Load the Ribbon
8/22/12 P1048261-004
Load the Ribbon
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 40.
To load ribbon, complete these steps:
1. Raise the media door.
Note • This section applies only to printers that have the Thermal Transfer option installed.
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.