Paxar 9830-CL Operator's Handbook Manual page 17

5. Adjust the supply holder guides so the sides barely touch the
roll. Make sure the supply roll turns freely.
6. Push down on the supply lever to unlock the supply guides.
7. Lay the label strip across the supply guide and thread the
supply between the ribbon bar and peel bar.
2-4 Loading Supplies
Do not pick up the printer
by the supply holder.
Peel Bar
Ribbon Bar
Make sure the supply is straight in the supply path
and aligned with the printhead.
CAUTION