76 SR200 & SR300 Printer and LM200 & LM300 Laminator User GuideMending broken ink ribbon or retransfer filmIf the ink ribbon or retransfer film breaks, “Ink Search” or “Media Search” isdisplayed on the LCD panel. Broken ink ribbon is shown in the followingexample; repairing broken retransfer film uses the same steps.1 Power off the printer.2 Open the printer door.3 Press the eject button for the appropriate cartridge and remove thecartridge.4 Trim the ends of the broken portions evenly.Do not remove the used ink ribbon or filmfrom the take-up spool.5 Align the ends of the broken media evenlyand apply tape to secure.6 Turn the take-up spool counter-clockwiseuntil the mended portion is wound onto thespool two or three turns.7 Make sure the yellow panel aligns with thearrow on the cartridge.8 Reinstall the cartridge into the printer until itclicks into position.9 Close printer door.10 Initialize the supplies as described in“Initialize the ink ribbon and retransfer film” on page 17.
