Printronix SL5000 User Manual page 45

For direct thermal operation (no ribbon required):
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If you have not run an Auto Calibrate, do so now. See "Running Auto
Calibrate" on page 72.
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If you have already run an Auto Calibrate, complete the following
steps:
a. Close the media cover.
b. Press the FEED key once to verify that the media advances.
c. Press the PAUSE key to place the printer online.
For thermal transfer operation (which uses a ribbon):
Complete the ribbon loading procedure (see "Loading Ribbon" on
page 51).
Loading Roll Media
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