Removing Thermal Transfer Ribbon; Adding Additional Memory - Intermec 4630 User Manual

4630 and 4830 Bar Code Label Printers User's Manual

Removing Thermal Transfer Ribbon

Generally, ribbons are completely used before they are replaced. To remove a
completely used ribbon, pull the ribbon straight off the take-up hub. However,
if you need to print in direct thermal mode before the thermal transfer ribbon
has been completely used, you must remove the used portion of the ribbon.
To remove partially used thermal transfer ribbon
1. Cut the ribbon between the idler rollers.
2. Turn the ribbon supply hub to rewind the unused ribbon until it is clear of
3. Turn the ribbon take-up hub counterclockwise to roll up the used ribbon,

Adding Additional Memory

The printer can use memory modules to provide extra storage capacity for
fonts and graphics. You can use one or two, 1MB or 4MB modules to expand
printer storage memory up to an additional 8MB. The memory module slots
are accessed from the stock door side of the printer.
You load data into a module by downloading printer commands or by using
printer application software, such as PrintSet.
To install a memory module
1. Turn off the printer and
2. With the module cartridge
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the printhead. Leave the good ribbon on the supply hub until you need to
use it again.
and then slide the ribbon off the take-up hub.
raise the stock door. The
printer has an upper and a
lower module slot. You
can use one or both of the
slots.
label facing up, carefully
seat the cartridge firmly
into one of the module
slots. Be careful not to
bend the pins of the
connector. The printer
senses the storage memory
module once it is installed.