2. PRINTER SETUP2.3 Loading SuppliesE2-102.3.2 Loading the Ribbon There are two types of media available for printing on: thermal transferand direct thermal (which has a chemically treated surface). DO NOTLOAD a ribbon when using direct thermal media.1. Grasp the tabs on the top and bottom of the Ribbon Stoppers and movethe Ribbon Stoppers back to the end of the Ribbon Shaft.2. Leaving plenty of slack between the ribbon spools, place the ribbononto the Ribbon Shafts as shown below. There are 2 possible ways toload the ribbon.NOTE:To check or change settings on which type of Ribbon winding to be used, youmust go to SYSTEM Mode in the Printer. For more details refer to KeyOperation Manual, “8.4.1 PRINTER SET”.NOTES:1. When attaching the ribbonstoppers, make sure that thepinchers face into the printer2. Be sure to remove any slack inthe ribbon before printing.Printing with a wrinkledribbon will reduce the printquality.3. The Ribbon Sensor is mountedon the rear of the Print HeadBlock to detect a ribbon end.When a ribbon end is detecteda “NO RIBBON” messagewill appear on the display andthe ERROR LED willilluminate.Ribbon StopperRibbon ShaftPrint Head Block Ribbon ShaftRibbon ShaftOutside Wound Ribbon Inside Wound Ribbon
