Loading the Ribbon

Applicable models: S8x-ex

Please refer to the below.

Use genuine media and ribbons for the printer, for optimum print quality.

The print head and its surroundings are hot after Be careful not to touch it, to avoid being burned. Touching the edge of the print head with your bare hand could cause

The routing path of the ribbon is shown in the right picture.

Note

You can also refer to the sticker located on the inner side of the top cover.

1. Open the top cover ①.

2. Turn the head lock lever ② clockwise to unlock the print head.

3. Load the ribbon ③ onto the ribbon supply spindle ④.

While taking note of the wind direction, insert the ribbon all the way in.

Make sure that the ink side of the ribbon is facing down when passing it below the print head.

4. Load an empty ribbon core ⑤ onto the ribbon rewind spindle ⑥.

Insert the core all the way in.

5. From the ribbon supply spindle ④, pass the ribbon below the print head ⑦ and to the ribbon rewind spindle ⑥.

6. Wind the ribbon clockwise around the empty ribbon core ⑤ on the ribbon rewind spindle ⑥. Attach the free end of the ribbon to the core with adhesive tape ⑧.

7. Turn the ribbon rewind spindle ⑥ clockwise for several rounds, to wind the ribbon.

8. If the media is already loaded, turn the head lock lever ② counterclockwise to lock the print head.

If the media is not loaded, continue with Loading Media.

9. Close the top cover.

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