Loading The Carbon Ribbon - SATO S8400 Operator's Manual

SECTION 2: INSTALLATION

2.2 LOADING THE CARBON RIBBON

1. Lift up the front cover. Make sure that the cover is
pushed upwards until it locks firmly in place so that
it will not fall downwards and injure your hands.
2. Pull the purple Head Lock lever upwards in a
clockwise direction. The print head assembly will
be lifted up to allow ribbon loading.
3. Insert the carbon ribbon in the ribbon supply
spindle.
Push the ribbon roll inwards all the way, with the
ribbon winding in a counterclockwise direction, as
shown. Pull the ribbon around the print head
assembly so it reaches the Ribbon Take-up
Spindle.
Note: For maximum print quality and printer
durability use genuine SATO carbon ribbons.
4. Insert an empty ribbon core into the Ribbon Take-
Up Spindle. If necessary, secure the ribbon with
adhesive tape, and wind the ribbon around the
core a few times.
Note:
If in doubt about the ribbon path, refer to the useful
diagram pasted on the front cover.
5. Press the purple Head Lock lever clockwise and
downwards to lock the print head assembly into
place. The ribbon is now loaded.
Note:
To remove the ribbon, reverse the steps described
here.
Caution
• When replacing the carbon ribbon, bear in mind that the print head and its surrounding area remain hot. Keep your fingers
away from these areas to prevent injury.
• Avoid touching even the edge of the print head with your bare hands.
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Front Cover
Ribbon Supply
and Take-up
spindles
Head Lock
Lever
Empty Ribbon
Core
Ribbon Supply
Spindle
New Ribbon
Roll
Ribbon taped
to ribbon core
and wound a
few times
S8400 Series Operator's Manual